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A review by jadapnj
All That Is Secret by Patricia Raybon
adventurous
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A historical fiction inspired by Sherlock. 3.5 stars
This historical mystery novel centers on Annalee, a Black professor turned unofficial detective on a quest to unlock the secrets and deception behind her fathers untimely demise. With a young white orphan in tow, Annalee navigates 1920's Denver Colorado's well-to-do community, the spirit of her faith, and the KKK.
This was a fun story that did not hold back on unveiling some unglamorous topics, but in doing so, maintained a softness to it that kept the story from dipping into the "gruesomeness" that you see on the thriller side the sub-genre. This book is recommended for historical mystery buffs, that want to delve into a story about race, identity, and faith OUTSIDE of the South or the North East.
This historical mystery novel centers on Annalee, a Black professor turned unofficial detective on a quest to unlock the secrets and deception behind her fathers untimely demise. With a young white orphan in tow, Annalee navigates 1920's Denver Colorado's well-to-do community, the spirit of her faith, and the KKK.
This was a fun story that did not hold back on unveiling some unglamorous topics, but in doing so, maintained a softness to it that kept the story from dipping into the "gruesomeness" that you see on the thriller side the sub-genre. This book is recommended for historical mystery buffs, that want to delve into a story about race, identity, and faith OUTSIDE of the South or the North East.