Bucket List. Maple Syrup Mysteries, #8

No one should have murder on their bucket list.Former lawyer Nicole Fitzhenry-Dawes knows she'll eventually have to either remove the former from in front of lawyer or embrace a new life making maple syrup full-time. Problem is, she's not sure she's cut out for either. When the museum curator who helped her find a replacement antique sap bucket is accused of murdering one of his employees, Nicole agrees to take the case as a way to decide at last which career path she'll follow.
If she can't successfully argue his case in court, she'll resign from a legal career for good. Unfortunately, the case turns out to be one of the most challenging she's faced-from rare fatal diseases to a client whose defense is that he hallucinated a bear. The deeper she gets into the case, the more it seems everyone has a secret to keep. And secrets are seldom sweet.Bucket List is the eighth book in Emily James' Maple Syrup Mysteries.
The series is full of small-town settings, quirky characters, and a touch of romance! This book is a clean mystery. While the series is best enjoyed in order, each book is a complete mystery on its own.