Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris

In this mystery a small-town woman must discover who has killed her landlord lest suspicion fall on herself. The mystery was well-plotted and enjoyable, and the heroine independent despite her scars. I'm not sure how much I enjoyed the way the book delved into her past history--that aspect of the story felt forced (it's actually easier for me to suspend disbelief for someone like Sookie or Harper, both of whom have unexplained supernatural talents rather than or in addition to traumatic pasts).