Iona Whishaw’s Lane Winslow series follows the adventures of Lane Winslow, a young ex-intelligence officer who leaves London after World War II and settles down in King’s Cove, a small town in the interior of British Columbia. There, she is surrounded by a cast of interesting supporting characters, a love interest, and many mysteries to solve.

Readers enjoy the historical details and Iona’s scenic descriptions of King’s Cove and its residents, and they find the mysteries engaging and not too dark. Lane is a level-headed, smart, and courageous sleuth, and the stories are buoyed by Lane’s eccentric neighbours and other well-written characters.

The books follow Lane’s inner journey to put her past behind her, as well as her romance with Inspector Darling. Because of the continued character development, fans recommend reading the books in order to fully enjoy Lane’s personal growth.