3.86 AVERAGE

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I've only read one other book by Julie Klassen before, and this one far exceeded my expectations! 
A thoroughly enjoyable read. Just the right amount of mystery - without anything creepy - paired with charming characters, a lovely setting, and a plot which will keep you guessing till the last few chapters! 
I always say in a good murder mystery novel, the murderer is always who you least expect, but you don't realise you least expect them until it is them! This tale was no exception!
I highly recommend.

Julie Klassen is a bit of a hit and miss author for me, but this one was definitely a hit. I enjoyed the mystery and the romance of the story.
hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
dark mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix

One of my favorite books of 2022. The author never disappoints with unique characters, fascinating settings, and divinely intriguing mysteries. The reader is taken on a journey and it is easy to get lost in the story. I'm a huge fan of Ms. Klassen and this story is by far one of my favorites.
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Really enjoyed this book. I wasn’t able to solve the mystery too early. I loved how it wrapped everything up in a way that made sense and felt real.

Loved this one- but I want more! I wish this was a series, Mrs. Klassen had so many interesting characters that would have made excellent stories in their own right. As always, this was a good, clean romance with some suspense woven in. I listened in audible, and the narrator did an excellent job.

3.5 stars. (I wish Goodreads would give us half star ratings!)

I loved this book! Was definitely a mix of Jane Austen and Agatha Christie. Set in Regency England.