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katiemayveil's review
5.0
Legend of the Jewel is an engaging read that introduces us to Pinkerton spy Isabelle Webb. She is traveling with her friend and ward and finds herself in the midst of another mystery. From England to India, ship to train, and everything in between, this book has it all. Romance, murder, kidnapping, and urban legends.
If you're looking for a quick and fun read, this is a perfect one. Clean content is appropriate for 14 and up.
If you're looking for a quick and fun read, this is a perfect one. Clean content is appropriate for 14 and up.
alissabar's review
3.0
I liked the main character, Isabelle. She is a strong woman with an unusual occupation for the time in which she lived. It seems like it will be a fun series.
melissasbookshelf's review
4.0
I liked this first book in the Isabelle Webb series. Isabelle is a former Pinkerton detective who is recovering from wounds she incurred while trying to prevent Pres. Lincoln's assassination. She is traveling in India with a young woman she met in the South named Sally. On the voyage she meets James, a blacksmith from Utah who is trying to find his brother who has taken up with a suspicious man in search of a mysterious treasure. As Isabelle is drawn into the mystery, she insists on helping James with the search.
With lots of action, exotic locations, and a sweet romance, this book really kept me turning the pages. It's a quick, enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
With lots of action, exotic locations, and a sweet romance, this book really kept me turning the pages. It's a quick, enjoyable read. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series.
ghumpherys's review
4.0
4.5 stars! I really enjoyed this audiobook -- it had an interesting story set in 1865 in India (mostly). I loved the main character and how she didn't quite fit the normal mold of a woman of that time period (especially as she was a female former spy). I've already started listening to the next book!
duffgt06's review
3.0
This was cute with a sense of adventure/travel. Banter was written well but the romance felt too forced and inorganic. While I believe this is religious fiction the author is subtle about it so if I hadn't known it going in I'm not sure I would've noticed.
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