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sueemmy's review against another edition
5.0
Looking for a plaque related to Walt Whitman leads Dr. Erica Donato to Brooklyn Heights. As an historian, she's well equipped to document and archival research. As a perennially curious person, she's sidetracked into investigating the antagonistic relationship between an elderly community activist and the head of the largest property owner In The Heights, the Jehovah Witnesses. Combining history with complex and interesting mysteries, Stein has written an underrated series that can be read as stand alones without any loss of enjoyment. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review .
rspencer's review against another edition
4.0
I had heard about Triss Stein's Brooklyn series featuring historian Erica Donato and was pleased to have the opportunity to read the latest courtesy of Edelweiss+. I was not disappointed. Brooklyn is as much a character in the story as is Erica and her family and co-workers, and you can easily feel the gritty resurgence of the borough. This was a well-written and thoughtful excursion that blended history and mystery. Highly recommended for fans of Mary Anna Evans' Faye Longchamp and Sheila Connoly's Museum Mysteries.
I received a digital ARC via Edelweiss+.
I received a digital ARC via Edelweiss+.
myrthekorf's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last because I was fascinated by the historical background and the great plot.
Ms Stein can certainly write a story that fascinates and keeps you hooked till the end.
I loved the well crafted plot, the fleshed out and interesting cast of characters, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
An excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Ms Stein can certainly write a story that fascinates and keeps you hooked till the end.
I loved the well crafted plot, the fleshed out and interesting cast of characters, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
An excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
annarella's review
5.0
It's the first book I read in this series and won't surely be the last because I was fascinated by the historical background and the great plot.
Ms Stein can certainly write a story that fascinates and keeps you hooked till the end.
I loved the well crafted plot, the fleshed out and interesting cast of characters, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
An excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Ms Stein can certainly write a story that fascinates and keeps you hooked till the end.
I loved the well crafted plot, the fleshed out and interesting cast of characters, and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
An excellent read, highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.