The year is 1917. Wounded British soldiers are retreating from the hellish front lines, all happy for the relief (even if temporary). Well, all except for a curious few. Captain Leo Hunter and Winnie Watling, a nursing volunteer, expect nothing but trouble back home. Winnie agrees to care for Leo for a few weeks until he recovers, less because it’s a great proposal and more because she can delay her own return. Sadly, fleeing from her troubled family circumstances only leads Winnie to greater troubles. John Hunter, the family patriarch and wealthy factory owner, dies the same night of Leo’s homecoming. The local doctor declares it a natural death, but is that all there is to it? Raymie Martin’s One Remembers Yet follows Winnie as she uncovers family secrets and mysteries surrounding John’s death.

An interesting take on classic murder mysteries with traditional and non-traditional elements. The setting and prose really bring out the Golden Age detective fiction atmosphere, complete with a mansion and family secrets. But the story is very character-driven and contemplative, as Raymie Martin thoroughly explores the world and the characters. Winnie is a complex, well-written lead who undergoes significant personal growth throughout the novel. There’s also no shortage of fun and quirky characters. All this contrasts with the usual plot-driven nature of your typical murder mystery. While there’s plenty to sink your teeth into, One Remembers Yet is more of a psychological mystery with an emphasis on people and their relationships rather than puzzles and investigations.

In One Remembers Yet by Raymie Martin, Winifred blames herself for the death of her brother. This prompts her to take on duties that she thinks Arthur could have handled, such as serving in the army with the Voluntary Aid Detachment. When her service ends and it’s time to return to England, she meets Captain Leo. Leo is seriously injured and asks Winifred to come to his home and be his nurse. People are happy to see Leo, as they had initially thought he had died. Not long after Leo and Winifred arrived, Sir John died under mysterious circumstances. Fifty pounds are also missing, and everyone is suspicious of Winifred, the newest family member. Her parents also learn of Winifred’s return to England and want to come over and collect her. How will things unfold?

One Remembers Yet by Raymie Martin is wonderfully written with a steady pacing that kept me intrigued as the flawlessly flowing plot unfolded. Raymie utilized suspense effectively, which kept me looking forward to the events of subsequent chapters. The work captured expertly the effects of war not only on soldiers but also on families and the community at large. The thought-provoking work also captured the dynamics between nurses and doctors and how they might affect patient care. The characters were well-developed, and the reader will also appreciate the easy-to-understand language used, which makes the work accessible to all audiences. This was a good book, and I look forward to reading something else by Raymie Martin.