A Day In My Life ~ Hanneke Bauer by Kathleen Ernst

In truth, after the shock of my husband’s murder last spring, every day in my life involves struggling to survive and be useful. I traveled all the way from Prussia’s Pomeranian region to join Fridolin on his Wisconsin farm—a challenging trip in 1855! Arriving to...

Hanneke Bauer by Kathleen Ernst

When I stepped off the ship in Milwaukee a few days ago, ending my long voyage across the Atlantic, I had expected that a day in my life would soon brim with everything I had dreamed of: an affectionate and intelligent husband, a farm to tend, the anticipation of a...

Chloe Ellefson by Kathleen Ernst

I admit it: my decision to accept this consulting gig in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was impulsive. Perhaps I shouldn’t have agreed to spend a week at a remote abandoned farm without learning a little bit more about the job. But how could I resist the...

A Day in the Life ~ Chloe Ellefson by Kathleen Ernst

I knew we were in trouble as soon as the plane landed in Norway. At best, this was destined to be an emotionally challenging trip. When my mother died suddenly a few weeks ago, I discovered some antiques hidden in her closet: a doll wearing Norwegian bridal attire, a...

Get To Know ~ Chloe Ellefson by Kathleen Ernst

Chloe first appeared in Old World Murder and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Chloe. What is your name? My full name is Ingrid Chloe Ellefson, but I started going by Chloe years ago. My parents’ lives revolve...