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lizpreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
andrea_author's review
4.0
Discreet Rosalind settles into a new home with her best friend, but their sanctuary is disrupted when they save a mysterious young woman from arsenic poisoning. As Rosalind and Bow Street officer Adam investigate this dangerous puzzle, they bond deeply. But can they find a way to be together?
This is a historical mystery with a romance subplot. It’s a complicated tale with multiple storylines, points of view, and red herrings. I appreciated the diverse cast.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
This is a historical mystery with a romance subplot. It’s a complicated tale with multiple storylines, points of view, and red herrings. I appreciated the diverse cast.
Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.
sandylc's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Not as interesting as the others in the series. Two disjointed plots and tied by the flimsiest of threads.
michellehenriereads's review
4.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Books. All opinions are my own, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Mystery
Spice Level: Low (intimacy is mentioned but not explicitly)
Representation: Lesbian relationships, Different classes in love
I adore the Regency and Victorian time period in fiction. The mystery and the business of Rosalind trying to help the ton is delightful.
And Adam is back! I loved the push and pull in the relationship between Rosalind and Adam. Such a set of conundrums! And his work as an officer puts him in such sticky situations. The tension between him and his superior officers is perfect.
The maid, Amelia, struck me as wishy-washy. How can she be attracted to someone who she knows is manipulative? Does this happen all the time in real life? Unfortunately, yes. So maybe it is realistic, but I hated that part because I wanted to shake her to her senses.
I enjoyed this book and hope you do too.
Happy reading!
That's really a 3.5 stars rounded.
Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Mystery
Spice Level: Low (intimacy is mentioned but not explicitly)
Representation: Lesbian relationships, Different classes in love
I adore the Regency and Victorian time period in fiction. The mystery and the business of Rosalind trying to help the ton is delightful.
And Adam is back! I loved the push and pull in the relationship between Rosalind and Adam. Such a set of conundrums! And his work as an officer puts him in such sticky situations. The tension between him and his superior officers is perfect.
The maid, Amelia, struck me as wishy-washy. How can she be attracted to someone who she knows is manipulative? Does this happen all the time in real life? Unfortunately, yes. So maybe it is realistic, but I hated that part because I wanted to shake her to her senses.
I enjoyed this book and hope you do too.
Happy reading!
That's really a 3.5 stars rounded.
michellehenriereads's review against another edition
4.0
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Kensington Books. All opinions are my own, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.
Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Mystery
Spice Level: Low (intimacy is mentioned but not explicitly)
Representation: Lesbian relationships, Different classes in love
I adore the Regency and Victorian time period in fiction. The mystery and the business of Rosalind trying to help the ton is delightful.
And Adam is back! I loved the push and pull in the relationship between Rosalind and Adam. Such a set of conundrums! And his work as an officer puts him in such sticky situations. The tension between him and his superior officers is perfect.
The maid, Amelia, struck me as wishy-washy. How can she be attracted to someone who she knows is manipulative? Does this happen all the time in real life? Unfortunately, yes. So maybe it is realistic, but I hated that part because I wanted to shake her to her senses.
I enjoyed this book and hope you do too.
Happy reading!
That's really a 3.5 stars rounded.
Genre: Historical Romance, Historical Mystery
Spice Level: Low (intimacy is mentioned but not explicitly)
Representation: Lesbian relationships, Different classes in love
I adore the Regency and Victorian time period in fiction. The mystery and the business of Rosalind trying to help the ton is delightful.
And Adam is back! I loved the push and pull in the relationship between Rosalind and Adam. Such a set of conundrums! And his work as an officer puts him in such sticky situations. The tension between him and his superior officers is perfect.
The maid, Amelia, struck me as wishy-washy. How can she be attracted to someone who she knows is manipulative? Does this happen all the time in real life? Unfortunately, yes. So maybe it is realistic, but I hated that part because I wanted to shake her to her senses.
I enjoyed this book and hope you do too.
Happy reading!
That's really a 3.5 stars rounded.
jennygreen's review
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
The romance part of the book was the best part. The mystery was not as good and kinda confusing as to how and why the last part came about.
magnetarmadda's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
aas393's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
whatshereads727's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
The setting in this story is immersive, with dark coffee shops, strolls through Hyde Park, plenty of fog, and thorough explanations of London policing in 1820. This is a mystery centered on a young amateur sleuth Rosalind Thorne. In 1820 London, Rosalind and her dear friend Alice Littlefield have recently moved in together, and Alice has developed feelings for the pair’s maid, Amelia. At Amelia’s previous place of employment, she’d fallen in love with her employer’s daughter, Cate Levitton. While fetching supplies for Rosalind and Alice at a local market one morning, Amelia stumbles into Cate, who appears to be on death’s door, and brings her back to Rosalind and Alice. With the help of police officer Adam Harkness, Rosalind’s love interest, the two friends determine Cate has been poisoned. As the group digs into potential foul play, Adam works to uncover a government spy instigating treason in Westminster, only to find out that the poisoning and the treason may be linked. I enjoyed this story and I easily put myself in the role of Rosalind. I will continue with this series.
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