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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.
mamap's review against another edition
4.0
Yes. I like the series. Actually bought the book.
It would be very difficult to be in independent woman in such an age - when a husband can consider his wife and family his property.
It's also a struggle for Kiera to trust Sebastian when she's had such a rotten past. I really enjoy the put-down(s) of Sebastian's dad - Lorg Gage - that's always worth it!
I'm looking forward to the next book.
It would be very difficult to be in independent woman in such an age - when a husband can consider his wife and family his property.
It's also a struggle for Kiera to trust Sebastian when she's had such a rotten past. I really enjoy the put-down(s) of Sebastian's dad - Lorg Gage - that's always worth it!
I'm looking forward to the next book.
littletaiko's review against another edition
4.0
Keira has been commissioned to paint a portrait of Lady Drummond. During their sessions, Keira has reason to suspect that Lady Drummond is being ill-treated by her husband. When Lady Drummond dies suddenly in a very dramatic fashion, Keira can't help but suspect that it wasn't due to natural causes. This is the first time that she's investigated something that isn't obviously murder. In addition to her worries about this case, she is worried about her sister's health as they await the birth of her latest child. I love the character development that has occurred over the course of these books and also enjoy how she brings back characters from prior books that you might not expect to see again.
melohpa's review against another edition
4.0
See my review at https://topplingbookpile.blogspot.com/2019/12/a-study-in-death-by-anna-lee-huber.html
annmaries's review against another edition
4.0
The mystery was much better in this one, and the character development is improving, as well.
ltlmz's review against another edition
4.0
I love this series. The narrator for the audible book does a great job.
britks's review against another edition
4.0
Love this series! There are a lot of similarities between this series and the Lady Emily mysteries. Both are equally great though. Lady Darby is a magnificent woman and an excellent sleuth. I enjoyed this book just as much as the others. I found the story to be well read and contained zero holes in the plot. There was a lot in this book as relationships of all kinds were put to the test. I am glad Kiera was able to save her sister and solve the murder before it was too late. I am also glad that she finally married Sebastian Gage. Cannot wait for the next book to come out!
hgarf13's review against another edition
3.0
Not as steamy or intriguing as the previous books in the series, but thank heavens they finally bumped up the engagement.