Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord by Celeste Connally is a new historical mystery series that hooked me from the beginning. Can Lady Petra Forsyth find out what happened to her friend? Lady Petra Forsyth Lady Petra Forsyth is the only daughter of Earl Holbrook and a younger sister to her brother. She […]
Just Murdered by Katherine Kovacic is a masterly crafted mystery with the perfect amount of intrigue and deceit. Will Peregrine figure out who killed Barbie Jones and get her Aunt’s seat with the Adventuresses? Peregrine Fisher Our investigator is Peregrine, a twenty-something lady with an eclectic background and job references. What she lacks in stability, […]
Passport to Spy by Nancy Cole Silverman is fantastic! I loved the historical aspect mixed with spying, art, and the Christmas scene in Germany. Will Kat find the Gerhardt’s Hoard or die trying? Kat Lawson Kat is no longer just a journalist. She is also a spy. Her first assignment is to find proof that […]
The Navigator’s Daughter by Nancy Cole Silverman is a marvelous mystery about a daughter getting to know her father’s history. Will Kat find what her dad is looking for in his past? Kat’s father receives letters regarding a plane he jumped out of in Hungary during World War II. Steve then enlists his daughter’s help […]
The Last Drop of Hemlock by Katharine Schellman is a humdinger of a tale. Will Vivian figure out what happened to Pearlie and his mazuma? Vivian Kelly Viv is our sleuth and the main character. She has a complex personality and a grasp of the world around her. Vivian takes care of those close to […]
Deadly Summer Nights by Vicki Delany is about a mom and daughter duo trying to run a summer resort at the Catskills. Will Elizabeth figure out who killed Harold Westenham? Elizabeth Grady Elizabeth Grady is our main character, along with the point of view character, and she is a great character. She is the hotel […]
The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen is a story of strength and courage in a time where horrible things were happening. Will Aurelia unlock the secrets kept in her grandmother’s Paris Apartment? This story is told from four points of view—two from the past and two in the present. I am not a fan of […]
A Study in Victory Red by Allison Osborne is the first book in Holmes and Watson’s next generation. Can Irene and Joe find out who the killer is? Irene Holmes Irene Holmes is the daughter of Sherlock Holmes and some lady. She is basically the female version of Sherlock. Well, except for the use of […]