The first book is described as a "slapping-the-table-in-her-innocence" kind of story. The second book, however, is more of a mystery story. It's about a woman who has stolen a hairpin from the mistress's room. The hairpin is a gift from the late master, and the mistress is furious that the woman has stolen it. She's also furious because the hairpin represents the undying love of her husband, and she wants to send the woman to the magistrate to get the hairpin back.