I’m not sure whether I was more enchanted with the mystery, writing, or the history of the Lusitania itself in Murder on the Lusitania by Conrad Allen. I really had a good time reading this novel; it was really well-written, well-crafted, and entertaining to the end. George Porter Dillman is plainclothes security aboard the Lusitania’sContinue reading "Murder on the Lusitania – Conrad Allen"
Murder Most Malicious – Alyssa Maxwell
Murder Most Malicious is the first novel in the Lady and Lady’s Maid mystery series (which, by the way, could have a more creative name), and introduces the titled Renshaw family. The Renshaws are headed by the Lord and Lady Foxwood, the grandparents of Julia, Phoebe, Amelia, and Fox. Unfortunately, the grandchildren have lost bothContinue reading "Murder Most Malicious – Alyssa Maxwell"
This Side of Murder – Anna Lee Huber
I started and finished This Side of Murder in the same day, which should tell you how sucked in I was. I made the mistake of finishing it late at night, and the last third of the book made me so apprehensive that I lightly jogged to my bedroom! This is the first novel inContinue reading "This Side of Murder – Anna Lee Huber"
Miss Tavistock’s Mistake – Linore Rose Burkard
I have to admit, when Ms. Burkard approached me with reviewing Miss Tavisotck’s Mistake, I was a little hesitant, as I’m more of a mystery person than romance. However, I do love some romance in my mysteries, so I thought I’d give it a try. I was far from disappointed, and if you’d like toContinue reading "Miss Tavistock’s Mistake – Linore Rose Burkard"
Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death – James Runcie
Hello, and welcome to my review of the first book in the Grantchester mystery series, starring our much-loved priest, Sidney Chambers. You may know the name from the PBS series Grantchester (and, let’s face it, admired our handsome Sidney on the screen). Like anything else, this TV series was based on novels by James Runcie.Continue reading "Sidney Chambers and the Shadow of Death – James Runcie"
Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe – Kathy Lynn Emerson
Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe was an experience for me, as it was my first novel of Kathy Lynn Emerson’s that I’ve read, and also my first novel that I’ve read on my Kindle! For those of you following along at home, I’ve purchased a Kindle due to my library being closed during the COVID-19Continue reading "Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe – Kathy Lynn Emerson"
Symptoms of Death – Paula Paul
In The Symptoms of Death, we are introduced to Dr. Alexandra Gladstone, a female doctor with a special license to practice medicine, who has inherited her father’s practice. She’s at a weekend party that the local earl is hosting when a hysterical maid bursts into the dining room brandishing a kitchen knife, saying that she’sContinue reading "Symptoms of Death – Paula Paul"
To Shield the Queen – Fiona Buckley
I’ll be honest; I procrastinated checking this book out from the library because I didn’t like the cover. I feel, in that respect, that I did the book a disservice - it’s unfair to not want to read a book because the cover art is bad, just like you shouldn’t feel bad about disliking aContinue reading "To Shield the Queen – Fiona Buckley"
The Lost Boys of London – Mary Lawrence
I was given an ARC of Mary Lawrence’s The Lost Boys of London by the author herself - thanks, Mary! This novel is the fifth and final novel in the Bianca Goddard mystery series. It comes out on April 28, which means that you all are less than a month away from reading this well-writtenContinue reading "The Lost Boys of London – Mary Lawrence"
Secrets in the Stones – Tessa Harris
I felt obligated to read this book since I have read all of the others - although, to be honest, I just skimmed the previous one. This is the latest and, I think, last book in the Dr. Silkstone series, I am happy to report. I wrote a really positive review of The Lazarus Curse,Continue reading "Secrets in the Stones – Tessa Harris"