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gmamartha's review against another edition
4.0
1831 Scotland. Edinburgh. Death of Lady Drummond. Favors from Bonnie Brock.
emilybordelovewrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
mostlyfated's review against another edition
4.0
Another stellar sequel to the Lady Darby mystery series. Love how Kiera and Gage is finally together professionally and romantically. I am so looking forward to reading A Pressing Engagement and As Death Draws Near .
qu33nofbookz's review against another edition
5.0
Another thrilling book in the Lady Darby series.
Lady Darby is finishing a portrait for a new client and friend when the woman dies suddenly and lady Darby believes it to be murder. However, no one but her fiance an inquiry agent believes her. She has an uphill battle to prove she is right when rumors from her past as an anatomists wife get in the way of anyone taking her seriously. Add to that her fiance's father and friend of the murdered woman's husband shows up to try and break up her engagement. At home she's worried about her bedridden sister who is having complications with her fourth pregnancy. With worry and stress on all fronts and a new danger stalking her it's a race to see if she can solve her new friends' murder or become a victim herself.
This book is face paced with twists you don't expect but stay true to the main mystery. The characters show emotional and psychological growth and are well rounded to even the third tier characters. The descriptions were detailed without being distracting. I am looking forward to the next installment of the series.
Lady Darby is finishing a portrait for a new client and friend when the woman dies suddenly and lady Darby believes it to be murder. However, no one but her fiance an inquiry agent believes her. She has an uphill battle to prove she is right when rumors from her past as an anatomists wife get in the way of anyone taking her seriously. Add to that her fiance's father and friend of the murdered woman's husband shows up to try and break up her engagement. At home she's worried about her bedridden sister who is having complications with her fourth pregnancy. With worry and stress on all fronts and a new danger stalking her it's a race to see if she can solve her new friends' murder or become a victim herself.
This book is face paced with twists you don't expect but stay true to the main mystery. The characters show emotional and psychological growth and are well rounded to even the third tier characters. The descriptions were detailed without being distracting. I am looking forward to the next installment of the series.
labwa_0712's review against another edition
3.0
As always, the adventures of Lady Darby and Sebastian Gage are entertaining as ever. I really enjoyed this book.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
jazzthecat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
sarah_moynihan's review against another edition
4.0
A Study in Death is the fourth in the series, a book in which we follow Kiera and Gage as they navigate the waters of both a new investigation and their engagement. Kiera is forced to combat with more hostility and animosity from the ton than she has for some time because of renewed rumors about her life during her first marriage and because of people's shock to her engagement to Gage. Kiera handles herself splendidly though, she holds her head high and keeps her dignity. Gage is able to prove to her that, no matter how loud the whispers get, he will continue to stand by her; the type of unspoken reassurance that Kiera really needs in order to move forward.
I was really glad to meet Lady Statford once more and to see her defying the norms of mourning. And I absolutely adore her great aunt. We finally meet Lord Gage after all this time of hearing him referenced and although I cannot say I am surprised by just how gruff he is, he does not behave kindly at all to Kiera.
There is quite a bit of bickering between Kiera and Gage in this book, the most we've seen thus far in the series. Although I found their arguing frustrating while reading it, it really served to strengthen their relationship and make it more realisitic. For even though they have been through some life threatening investigations together, had all the other aspects of their relationship continued to run so smoothly all thoughout their engagement and into their marriage, it would have felt too much like a fairytale ending. Plus considering Kiera's unfortunate first marriage, it would have played quite flase how she not had so much anxiety.
*spoiler* And we come across our first female villian thus far, I love it!
Great book, great mystery. Although this one does read the slowest for me thus far in the series.
I was really glad to meet Lady Statford once more and to see her defying the norms of mourning. And I absolutely adore her great aunt. We finally meet Lord Gage after all this time of hearing him referenced and although I cannot say I am surprised by just how gruff he is, he does not behave kindly at all to Kiera.
There is quite a bit of bickering between Kiera and Gage in this book, the most we've seen thus far in the series. Although I found their arguing frustrating while reading it, it really served to strengthen their relationship and make it more realisitic. For even though they have been through some life threatening investigations together, had all the other aspects of their relationship continued to run so smoothly all thoughout their engagement and into their marriage, it would have felt too much like a fairytale ending. Plus considering Kiera's unfortunate first marriage, it would have played quite flase how she not had so much anxiety.
*spoiler* And we come across our first female villian thus far, I love it!
Great book, great mystery. Although this one does read the slowest for me thus far in the series.
noll's review against another edition
4.0
[b:A Study in Death|23398824|A Study in Death (Lady Darby Mystery #4)|Anna Lee Huber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1421009808l/23398824._SY75_.jpg|42712701] had me in turns, frustrated and very engaged in the story line. 3.5 stars
I was genuinely saddened over Lady Drummond's situation and her death. I would have loved to get to know her more but I understand part of what made it so upsetting was the fact that Kiera didn't know her and truly regretted not asking her more about herself.
Kiera and Gage were repeatedly frustrated at the fact that it took so long for their investigation to gain any traction, and as a reader, I was too. Rather than being sympathetically frustrated with them, I felt like it just kept looping. Kiera's repeated arguments with Gage about "What she can expect when they're married" were equally frustrating. I did like that they took the time to have their arguments and work through them, I just wished they didn't have the same argument every time they had a disagreement. I understand why she had her doubts and insecurities and I don't mean to sound insensitive to her history and her traumas but after so many arguments I felt like some of them were unjustified.
The Philip and Alana stuff stressed me out. So much. I'm so relieved they're okay.
I adored all of the Bonnie Brock content. As a character, he's very intriguing to me. He's super sketchy and morally he's done some pretty gray stuff but I love him.
When Kiera and Gage weren't fighting, they were as lovable and delightful as ever to read about. I really do think they make a good couple and I was ecstatic every time they stood up for each other (especially to Lord Gage).
Lady Stratford is back again and I could not be more thrilled. She's so cool. I love her. When I finished reading [b:The Anatomist's Wife|13542496|The Anatomist's Wife (Lady Darby Mystery, #1)|Anna Lee Huber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1346546224l/13542496._SY75_.jpg|19106785] I was truly looking forward to Kiera and her becoming friends, and I'm so happy that they have.
I was genuinely saddened over Lady Drummond's situation and her death. I would have loved to get to know her more but I understand part of what made it so upsetting was the fact that Kiera didn't know her and truly regretted not asking her more about herself.
Kiera and Gage were repeatedly frustrated at the fact that it took so long for their investigation to gain any traction, and as a reader, I was too. Rather than being sympathetically frustrated with them, I felt like it just kept looping. Kiera's repeated arguments with Gage about "What she can expect when they're married" were equally frustrating. I did like that they took the time to have their arguments and work through them, I just wished they didn't have the same argument every time they had a disagreement. I understand why she had her doubts and insecurities and I don't mean to sound insensitive to her history and her traumas but after so many arguments I felt like some of them were unjustified.
The Philip and Alana stuff stressed me out. So much. I'm so relieved they're okay.
I adored all of the Bonnie Brock content. As a character, he's very intriguing to me. He's super sketchy and morally he's done some pretty gray stuff but I love him.
When Kiera and Gage weren't fighting, they were as lovable and delightful as ever to read about. I really do think they make a good couple and I was ecstatic every time they stood up for each other (especially to Lord Gage).
Lady Stratford is back again and I could not be more thrilled. She's so cool. I love her. When I finished reading [b:The Anatomist's Wife|13542496|The Anatomist's Wife (Lady Darby Mystery, #1)|Anna Lee Huber|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1346546224l/13542496._SY75_.jpg|19106785] I was truly looking forward to Kiera and her becoming friends, and I'm so happy that they have.
krysm's review against another edition
2.0
Skimmed the majority of this book and still got the plot. There's a lot of repetition so it's not hard to do.