Twilight at Morrington Cross was a pleasant surprise from NetGalley – I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and all opinions expressed within it are my own. I really enjoyed reading this book and would comfortably give it four out of five stars. Amelia Pembroke, a two-year residentContinueContinue reading “Twilight at Morrington Cross – Abigail Wilson”
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Shadows of Swanford Abbey – Julie Klassen
Rebecca Lane has always felt a responsibility for her brother since he fell out of a tree on her watch when he was younger. Although she’s been traveling as a paid companion for several years, Rebecca is summoned home by a letter from her brother’s housekeeper stating that she’s concerned about his behavior. When sheContinueContinue reading “Shadows of Swanford Abbey – Julie Klassen”
Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens – Andrea Penrose
4/5 Stars HELLO WREXFORD AND SLOANE! Whew! I was so worried that we wouldn’t hear any more from them after their engagement. I’m so happy they’re continuing to solve scientifically-based crime. In Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Lord Wrexford is ready to introduce Lady Charlotte Sloane to society as his fiancee, a complicated enoughContinueContinue reading “Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens – Andrea Penrose”
A Deadly Endowment – Alyssa Maxwell
In the latest installment of the Lady and Lady’s Maid mystery series by Alyssa Maxwell, Lady Phoebe Renshaw and her maid Eva Huntford are enthusiastic about opening the Renshaw family estate for tours. However, the rest of the Renshaw family has some misgivings, which are soon realized beyond their expectations when a tour guest isContinueContinue reading “A Deadly Endowment – Alyssa Maxwell”
The Barrister and the Letter of Marque – Todd M. Johnson
As far as a NetGalley find goes, The Barrister and the Letter of Marque was a hidden gem. I wasn’t very into it at first, but as it picked up speed, I became very intrigued. In 1818 London, young lawyer William Snopes has hit a high point in his career of representing the average personContinueContinue reading “The Barrister and the Letter of Marque – Todd M. Johnson”
Hall of Mirrors – Roxanne Lalande
Hall of Mirrors takes place in the court of Versailles in the reign of King Louis. Lady-in-Waiting Mathilde and her lover Robin find a skeleton in the woods while adventuring, along with a strange pendant, and Mathilde is determined to find out why. When Robin’s family becomes implicated, Mathilde turns to her friend Catherine, whoContinueContinue reading “Hall of Mirrors – Roxanne Lalande”
Murder Most Fair – Anna Lee Huber
Thank you, NetGalley, Kensington Books, and Anna Lee Huber for the advanced copy of Murder Most Fair, the newest book in the Verity Kent series. It comes out on August 30, 2021. Verity and Sidney are finally making a 5-year overdue trip to see Verity’s family, all of whom have been hearing her mother sayContinueContinue reading “Murder Most Fair – Anna Lee Huber”
Edinburgh Twilight – Carole Lawrence
What an introduction to Detective Inspector Ian Hamilton! I got a Kindle edition for free via Amazon Reading and dug straight in because none of my libraries had this book. In my opinion, not purchasing it was a big mistake. Edinburgh Twilight had all the promise of being a likeable novel, and I was notContinueContinue reading “Edinburgh Twilight – Carole Lawrence”
A Test of Wills – Charles Todd
A Test of Wills, the first novel in the Inspector Ian rutledge series by the mother-son duo Charles Todd, produced mixed feelings for me. The mystery was original, and the character of Ian Rutledge even more so. However, I’m not sure how much I enjoyed the tone and the pace of the story. I amContinueContinue reading “A Test of Wills – Charles Todd”
Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark – Donna Lea Simpson
Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark was everything I expected from a mystery, and then some. It was gripping, riveting, and I didn’t want to put the book down. Complete with everything from romance to murder to werewolves, Donna Lea Simpson creates a whopper of a debut for Lady Anne. Lady Anne AddisonContinueContinue reading “Lady Anne and the Howl in the Dark – Donna Lea Simpson”