A review by margitc
Circle Of Shadows by Imogen Robertson

3.0

In Imogen Robertson’s Circle of Shadows, Harriet Westerman and her companions travel from eighteenth century England to the Duchy of Malberg on hearing that her sister’s new husband, Daniel Clode, has been arrested for murder of Lady Martesen. They must work quickly; the Duke is about to get married and does not want this distraction in his court. Both Harriet’s understanding of human nature and the scientific knowledge of her friend, anatomist Gabriel Crowther are required to unravel the tangled intersections of alchemy and science, spycraft and secret societies.The complications of the human heart and the convoluted politics of German principalities must be unknotted if Daniel is to go free.
I enjoyed the independent character of Harriet Westerman and found the descriptions of life in the court of Malberg fascinating. The plot was rather complicated at times and while the resolution might seem contrived in another era, it worked here. I’d be interested in reading about Harriet’s next adventure.