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A review by caranneis
Murder in the Oval Library by C.M. Gleason
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy for an honest review.
*No synopsis---you can get that above*
Three things resonated with me right out of the gate: Civil War era, a mystery, an a historical fiction novel that wasn't a romance. (Sometimes that seems to be the only genre when searching for historical fiction)
I really enjoyed this book. The plot/mystery was constructed very well & not predictable. A few twists and turns along the way. There was a delightful array of characters from all different backgrounds & personalities. They each had a distinct voice--none seemed cliched. The main protagonist: Adam Quinn. He came across very shrewd---always observing & never giving too much a way.
The crown jewel for me in this, was that real persons weren't just 'talked' about, they actually were part of the story & interacted with the fictional characters. Gleason did a fantastic job with this. They jumped off the page in a natural, 3-D, flesh & blood fashion. This book was as much character driven & plot driven.
This was the second book in this series. I plan on reading the first & look forward to future installments.
*No synopsis---you can get that above*
Three things resonated with me right out of the gate: Civil War era, a mystery, an a historical fiction novel that wasn't a romance. (Sometimes that seems to be the only genre when searching for historical fiction)
I really enjoyed this book. The plot/mystery was constructed very well & not predictable. A few twists and turns along the way. There was a delightful array of characters from all different backgrounds & personalities. They each had a distinct voice--none seemed cliched. The main protagonist: Adam Quinn. He came across very shrewd---always observing & never giving too much a way.
The crown jewel for me in this, was that real persons weren't just 'talked' about, they actually were part of the story & interacted with the fictional characters. Gleason did a fantastic job with this. They jumped off the page in a natural, 3-D, flesh & blood fashion. This book was as much character driven & plot driven.
This was the second book in this series. I plan on reading the first & look forward to future installments.