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prgchrqltma's review
4.0
As always, a well crafted mystery, and I still love the overall character development.
jamread2021's review
5.0
I love this series and this installment continued to satisfy my craving. The characters are interesting and complex, having grown over the course of the series. Sebastien and Hero work as a couple because they are both passionate for justice (in their own ways) but also recognize that they are flawed. I liked the twist with Jane Austen and her family as characters (and potential suspects) in the murder. Very enjoyable. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next one.
booksuperpower's review
5.0
My review for Who Buries the Dead will be featured on Romancing the Book Blog in March 2015. C.S Harris is fantastic as always.
vesper1931's review
4.0
1813. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin is drawn in to investigate when Stanley Preston, a wealthy, social climber and plantation owner, and collector, is murdered at Bloody Bridge in London. Nearby lies a lead coffin strap with the inscription 'King Charles, 1648'. Due to Preston's nature there seems to be a surfeit of suspects.
An enjoyable historical mystery
An enjoyable historical mystery
dianem18's review
4.0
Jane Austen was a character! Pretty good- the mysteries and history are always great but Sebastian and Hero will never feel right to me. He keeps telling me that he loves her deeply but I don’t FEEL it
mpowers1813's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cynpra1520's review against another edition
4.0
It was interesting that this one included Jane Austen as part of the characters involved. This series now has so many side characters that some have to take the back seat but it still developed some of the Sebastian's story as well as had its own mystery.
maria_nanci's review against another edition
4.0
I won a copy of this book via a FirstReads giveaway.
After Stanley Preston's decapitated body is discovered on Bloody Bridge, Sebastian St. Cyr (or Viscount Devlin) is called in to investigate. The only clue at the scene is a lead coffin strap inscribed with "King Charles, 1648". In a coincidental twist, Stanley is a collector of items belonging to the Stuarts, including several heads. As Devlin begins investigating, other plotlines are thrown into the mix. Stanley's daughter wishes to marry Captain Wyeth, a man who is "beneath" her station. Prior to Stanley's death, he is seen arguing with both Wyeth and with a family friend who was trying to persuade Stanley to let the young couple wed. Stanley also dealt with some unsavory characters in procuring Stuart relics. The lead strap found at the crime scene is from a recently unearthed tomb at Windsor Castle, that is supposedly a well-kept secret. There is also tension between Devlin and Jarvis (his father-in-law), as well as confusion about Jamie Knox, who bears a striking resemblance to Devlin and could possibly be a half-brother. There are interesting scenes of Hero (Devlin's wife), who is compiling a book on costermongers and scenes with a delightfully astute Jane Austen.
This is the first book I've read in this series and while the author did an admirable job of filling in the blanks, I think it would behoove the reader to read the previous books. I enjoyed the author's style of writing and would like to read more in this series. There were plenty of twists and turns - I would recommend it to any historical fiction fans.
After Stanley Preston's decapitated body is discovered on Bloody Bridge, Sebastian St. Cyr (or Viscount Devlin) is called in to investigate. The only clue at the scene is a lead coffin strap inscribed with "King Charles, 1648". In a coincidental twist, Stanley is a collector of items belonging to the Stuarts, including several heads. As Devlin begins investigating, other plotlines are thrown into the mix. Stanley's daughter wishes to marry Captain Wyeth, a man who is "beneath" her station. Prior to Stanley's death, he is seen arguing with both Wyeth and with a family friend who was trying to persuade Stanley to let the young couple wed. Stanley also dealt with some unsavory characters in procuring Stuart relics. The lead strap found at the crime scene is from a recently unearthed tomb at Windsor Castle, that is supposedly a well-kept secret. There is also tension between Devlin and Jarvis (his father-in-law), as well as confusion about Jamie Knox, who bears a striking resemblance to Devlin and could possibly be a half-brother. There are interesting scenes of Hero (Devlin's wife), who is compiling a book on costermongers and scenes with a delightfully astute Jane Austen.
This is the first book I've read in this series and while the author did an admirable job of filling in the blanks, I think it would behoove the reader to read the previous books. I enjoyed the author's style of writing and would like to read more in this series. There were plenty of twists and turns - I would recommend it to any historical fiction fans.
veronica87's review against another edition
4.0
Bumping this up to five stars on reread. Harris just does too good a job at crafting her mysteries and recreating regency London on the page. And Sebastian's growth from reckless, angry man to that of one who knows deep love and who doesn't want to lose it is a fine thing to see. Toss in some violent murders, a few mouldering old heads, a spinster lady author and the stage is set for another fine addition to the series.