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Murder at the Merton Library by Andrea Penrose
4.0
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Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Books and the author for an advanced reader’s copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I’ve listened to a few of the Wrexford & Sloane books in the past and have enjoyed them, so I was all in for volume #7, Murder at the Merton Library. This is one series where it is helpful to have read at least one of the previous books for background.
I really enjoyed the latest entry in the series, which is a mix of upper crust society people interacting with the lower classes. It was a little slower than some of the other stories, but maybe because I was so anxious to solve the mystery. Wrex’s backstory gets filled in a bit more, including his relationship with his dear departed brother. There’s also some interesting info regarding Mac’s backstory because her history starts to get involved with the case Wrex and Charlotte are investigating.
The scientific aspect of this book that is delved into is the race to develop the steam engine and how important that would be for trade and the military. To be honest, as much as I normally geek out on the science in the Wrexford & Sloane books, this time around, it didn’t grab me like it normally would. However, I love a good info dump in a book that’s entertaining as well as educational, just like a Nancy Drew book, so I at least appreciate the effort.
The best thing about this book is the atmosphere. You really get a feeling for the time period. And I loved the surprise ending–totally didn’t see it coming! Another job well done by the author in this delightful series. Four stars!
Thank you to NetGalley, Kensington Books and the author for an advanced reader’s copy of this book. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I’ve listened to a few of the Wrexford & Sloane books in the past and have enjoyed them, so I was all in for volume #7, Murder at the Merton Library. This is one series where it is helpful to have read at least one of the previous books for background.
I really enjoyed the latest entry in the series, which is a mix of upper crust society people interacting with the lower classes. It was a little slower than some of the other stories, but maybe because I was so anxious to solve the mystery. Wrex’s backstory gets filled in a bit more, including his relationship with his dear departed brother. There’s also some interesting info regarding Mac’s backstory because her history starts to get involved with the case Wrex and Charlotte are investigating.
The scientific aspect of this book that is delved into is the race to develop the steam engine and how important that would be for trade and the military. To be honest, as much as I normally geek out on the science in the Wrexford & Sloane books, this time around, it didn’t grab me like it normally would. However, I love a good info dump in a book that’s entertaining as well as educational, just like a Nancy Drew book, so I at least appreciate the effort.
The best thing about this book is the atmosphere. You really get a feeling for the time period. And I loved the surprise ending–totally didn’t see it coming! Another job well done by the author in this delightful series. Four stars!