Caught in Time by Julie McElwain

They came to investigate damage at the local mill; they found murder...

Pegasus Books and Edelweiss let me read this book for review (thank you).   It will be published July 3rd.

The mill owner tries to blame the Luddites, but Sophie and the duke don't agree.  The mill owner has his own secrets, there is more going on at the mill than should be and no one wants to answer any questions.  As they keep chipping at the edges, the truth starts to emerge.  But it's dangerous.

It's a good thing Sofie and the duke protect each other, they have no friends here.

This is a good look the history of Luddites and the beginning of factories.  More money for the owners doesn't help displaced workers...