Enjoyable historical mystery and adventure.
There are not too many books that are classified as historical fiction that are fast and fun. With this series, it’s the witty repartee between Veronica and Stoker and their friends JJ and Mornaday that makes me actually laugh out loud sometimes.
A beautiful young woman’s body is found, perfectly preserved and resting in a glass casket. Who is she? The plot thickens as the group investigates the strange case and the villain’s murderous intentions become clear.
I love the details in this series and the characters have become like old friends that I can’t wait to visit. The grounds of the estate, the little folly buildings, the daily activities of Veronica and Stoker as they do their various jobs taking care of Lord Rosemorran’s various collections and treasures. So many interesting bits of natural history and relevant particulars around the time period. Sure sometimes Stoker seems like a pouty baby, but all is forgiven because he’s buccaneer hot. They have a lovely, steamy romance where all the bedroom action is off page. Veronica is impetuous and daring and definitely not a typical woman of her era — the late 1800s. It all makes for an entertaining read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend. If you are looking for a fun historical mystery series, this is a good choice. Be sure to start at the beginning.
This is the 9th book in a series that should be read in order from the beginning.
Genre - historical fiction mystery and adventure late 1800s London
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