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A review by felinity
Death of a Dishonorable Gentleman by Tessa Arlen
4.0
An Edwardian mystery with a possibly surprising number of contemporary events; if, like me, you studied each event on its own, you may not have a holistic sense of the context. [a:Tessa Arlen|8267477|Tessa Arlen|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1404142226p2/8267477.jpg] even manages to get in the traditional dig at France, with the subtle humor that's prevalent throughout the story.
The characters are well-drawn and true to their position (though my mind kept picturing Downton Abbey, which I hope the author takes as a compliment) and the awkwardness of cross-status dealings with multiple levels of authority was handled with aplomb. Unpleasant events may have been publicly brushed under the carpet, but it's clear that they were not unknown. The mystery itself was slow to build and never overpowering, both appropriate for the era.
Very enjoyable, and I look forward to the next one!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The characters are well-drawn and true to their position (though my mind kept picturing Downton Abbey, which I hope the author takes as a compliment) and the awkwardness of cross-status dealings with multiple levels of authority was handled with aplomb. Unpleasant events may have been publicly brushed under the carpet, but it's clear that they were not unknown. The mystery itself was slow to build and never overpowering, both appropriate for the era.
Very enjoyable, and I look forward to the next one!
Disclaimer: I received a free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.