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jesuu__'s review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
littletaiko's review against another edition
3.0
The Duke is away and while Georgia misses him she's quite eager to continue her detecting work with the Archivist Society. Sir Edward Hale has hired them to find his missing son. His wife as also disappeared but he really doesn't care about her whereabouts - only his son. Georgia quickly finds the son but his location and the people who have him only leads to more questions especially when the mother's dead body is soon discovered. This was the weakest in the series as Georgia just kept doing so many stupid things - all things she should have learned by now not to do. I still really enjoy the characters though and their journey has been fun to follow.
krisrid's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series, and this book was no exception!
Georgia is a wonderful character. She's intelligent, resourceful, and determined when it comes to resolving the cases she takes on for The Archivist Society, but she's also kind and understanding about the situations she comes up against, and it makes her very likable.
The cast of supporting characters in this series are also so entertaining and likable. I am very fond of all of them.
The investigation in this book was exciting and dangerous, with plenty of action and intrigue. Honestly, I am a huge fan of Kate Parker, and have very much enjoyed almost all her books that I've read.
I will definitely look forward excitedly for the next book in this series, based on how this one ended [no spoilers!] and I have another Kate Parker book on my shelf that I hope to get to very soon.
Georgia is a wonderful character. She's intelligent, resourceful, and determined when it comes to resolving the cases she takes on for The Archivist Society, but she's also kind and understanding about the situations she comes up against, and it makes her very likable.
The cast of supporting characters in this series are also so entertaining and likable. I am very fond of all of them.
The investigation in this book was exciting and dangerous, with plenty of action and intrigue. Honestly, I am a huge fan of Kate Parker, and have very much enjoyed almost all her books that I've read.
I will definitely look forward excitedly for the next book in this series, based on how this one ended [no spoilers!] and I have another Kate Parker book on my shelf that I hope to get to very soon.
dollycas's review against another edition
5.0
Dollycas’s Thoughts
I am so sorry to see this series ending. It truly is one of my favorites. Kate has wrapped things up with a magnificent bow.
The Archivist Society has a new case. A woman and her son are missing and strangely the husband only wants his son found. This raises many flags for Georgia especially when the mother is murdered. Sir Edward becomes her prime suspect. She travels all over London to find the boy and when she finds him she has huge reservations about reuniting him with his father.
The Duke of Blackford is traveling about America and Georgia can’t wait until he returns. She is afraid he may have found a bride while he was gone. His letters don’t ease her fears.
Kate Parker transports us to Victorian England. The imagery is superb. I don’t think I could ever live in England with all that rain but the cover of the book looks so inviting at this time of year.
The characters in the series are some of the most enjoyable I have known. Georgia seems to have no fear and her inquisitive nature makes her a top-notch sleuth. Blackford is quite a gentleman and needs a woman like Georgia. Sir Broderick deals with a disability on a daily basis but leads The Archivist Society and negotiates the sales of treasured books better than anyone else could. As a disabled person myself it is so good to read about a man like him. All of the characters are wonderfully created and so full of depth.
In addition to the missing boy mystery, the author also wraps up the mystery of Georgia Fenchurch parent’s death and the incident that left Sir Broderick in a wheelchair. I was very surprised with the way this played out. What people would do for a rare book is just astounding.
Things do wrap up quickly because the author did not want to leave her readers hanging. When a publisher ends a series the author often doesn’t know until the last book has been released. I applaud Kate Parker for self publishing this last book. I would love to read more about these characters but am excited to know she has a new series in the works. She shares the first chapter of Deadly Scandal with us and it looks very promising.
I have loved every book in this series. The trips back in time are so captivating. I recommend reading this series in order to follow the progression but they each can be read on their own. Thank you Kate for sharing Georgia and her friends with us.
I am so sorry to see this series ending. It truly is one of my favorites. Kate has wrapped things up with a magnificent bow.
The Archivist Society has a new case. A woman and her son are missing and strangely the husband only wants his son found. This raises many flags for Georgia especially when the mother is murdered. Sir Edward becomes her prime suspect. She travels all over London to find the boy and when she finds him she has huge reservations about reuniting him with his father.
The Duke of Blackford is traveling about America and Georgia can’t wait until he returns. She is afraid he may have found a bride while he was gone. His letters don’t ease her fears.
Kate Parker transports us to Victorian England. The imagery is superb. I don’t think I could ever live in England with all that rain but the cover of the book looks so inviting at this time of year.
The characters in the series are some of the most enjoyable I have known. Georgia seems to have no fear and her inquisitive nature makes her a top-notch sleuth. Blackford is quite a gentleman and needs a woman like Georgia. Sir Broderick deals with a disability on a daily basis but leads The Archivist Society and negotiates the sales of treasured books better than anyone else could. As a disabled person myself it is so good to read about a man like him. All of the characters are wonderfully created and so full of depth.
In addition to the missing boy mystery, the author also wraps up the mystery of Georgia Fenchurch parent’s death and the incident that left Sir Broderick in a wheelchair. I was very surprised with the way this played out. What people would do for a rare book is just astounding.
Things do wrap up quickly because the author did not want to leave her readers hanging. When a publisher ends a series the author often doesn’t know until the last book has been released. I applaud Kate Parker for self publishing this last book. I would love to read more about these characters but am excited to know she has a new series in the works. She shares the first chapter of Deadly Scandal with us and it looks very promising.
I have loved every book in this series. The trips back in time are so captivating. I recommend reading this series in order to follow the progression but they each can be read on their own. Thank you Kate for sharing Georgia and her friends with us.
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