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A review by leandrathetbrzero
Miss Morton and the Spirits of the Underworld by Catherine Lloyd
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
*BOOK RATING CATCH UP #16/54 😳*
Thank you Kensington and Catherine Lloyd for a gifted ARC in exchange for this honest review!
Lady Caroline Morton's father disgraced her family's reputation and squandered their fortune. Now, as Miss Morton, she is the Lady's Companion to Mrs. Frogerton. In this second instalment, Caroline joins her employer in attending a séance hosted by Madam Lavinia. Not long after, the psychic is murdered, and a close friend of the women is the prime suspect. They must solve the mystery before an innocent person is arrested for the crime!
Even though this was the second book in the series, I found it very easy to follow along with the narrative without having read book 1. In fact, in the same month, I went back to read Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder because I wanted to return to this world and see where it all began. Now, I am SO ready for the third instalment in 2024!
To whom would I recommend this?
Those who love:
✓ Historical mysteries / early Victorian era
✓ Strong women characters + feminist commentary
✓ A taste of the supernatural
✓ Supportive group of sleuths working together
Thank you Kensington and Catherine Lloyd for a gifted ARC in exchange for this honest review!
Lady Caroline Morton's father disgraced her family's reputation and squandered their fortune. Now, as Miss Morton, she is the Lady's Companion to Mrs. Frogerton. In this second instalment, Caroline joins her employer in attending a séance hosted by Madam Lavinia. Not long after, the psychic is murdered, and a close friend of the women is the prime suspect. They must solve the mystery before an innocent person is arrested for the crime!
Even though this was the second book in the series, I found it very easy to follow along with the narrative without having read book 1. In fact, in the same month, I went back to read Miss Morton and the English House Party Murder because I wanted to return to this world and see where it all began. Now, I am SO ready for the third instalment in 2024!
To whom would I recommend this?
Those who love:
✓ Historical mysteries / early Victorian era
✓ Strong women characters + feminist commentary
✓ A taste of the supernatural
✓ Supportive group of sleuths working together