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A review by cj_mo_2222
The Prodigal Sister by David Field
4.0
"The Prodigal Sister" is the third book in the Esther & Jack Enright Victorian mystery series. I have read the previous two books and was happy to spend more time with Esther and Jack. The mystery itself would be enjoyable for new readers, but reading at least the first book in the series will allow readers to get to know the main characters better.
When this book begins, Jack Enright and his uncle, Percy Enright, are both detectives for Scotland Yard. They are assigned to investigate the death of an unidentified young, pregnant woman. As the investigation continues, Jack and Percy call upon Esther to go undercover to get further evidence against their prime suspect. I was at first expecting the investigation to look into multiple suspects to determine who really committed the crime. The main suspect was distasteful from the beginning, even before knowing if he was also a murderer. Soon I realized, the story was all about proving this unpleasant man was the killer. Once I realized that was the type of story this mystery was, I could sit back and enjoy seeing Jack, Percy, and Esther get justice for the young woman who was murdered.
This installment wasn't my favorite of the three books, but I love this series and really like the main characters and the rapport and love between them. I am already looking forward to Jack and Esther's next case. This book will appeal to fans of Anne Perry.
I received this book through the courtesy of Sapere Books. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.
When this book begins, Jack Enright and his uncle, Percy Enright, are both detectives for Scotland Yard. They are assigned to investigate the death of an unidentified young, pregnant woman. As the investigation continues, Jack and Percy call upon Esther to go undercover to get further evidence against their prime suspect. I was at first expecting the investigation to look into multiple suspects to determine who really committed the crime. The main suspect was distasteful from the beginning, even before knowing if he was also a murderer. Soon I realized, the story was all about proving this unpleasant man was the killer. Once I realized that was the type of story this mystery was, I could sit back and enjoy seeing Jack, Percy, and Esther get justice for the young woman who was murdered.
This installment wasn't my favorite of the three books, but I love this series and really like the main characters and the rapport and love between them. I am already looking forward to Jack and Esther's next case. This book will appeal to fans of Anne Perry.
I received this book through the courtesy of Sapere Books. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.