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A review by blairlovesbooks
Borrower of the Night by Elizabeth Peters
4.0
Supercilious and blunt, the protagonist of "Borrower of the Night" is not immediately likable. By the end of the novel, she's shown enough humanity and personality that she is easily forgiven.
The premise of the story is a bit outlandish. It's hard to imagine an academically-entrenched art historian greedily adopting the role of amateur sleuth. However, once you've accepted the premise it makes for an enjoyable read. The setting and circumstances are deliciously gothic, the history (the portions of it the author purports to be accurate) is interesting and accessible, and the interplay between characters is fun to read.
If you're looking for cozy mystery with a less-than-saccharine bent, this novel, and likely this series, is for you.
The premise of the story is a bit outlandish. It's hard to imagine an academically-entrenched art historian greedily adopting the role of amateur sleuth. However, once you've accepted the premise it makes for an enjoyable read. The setting and circumstances are deliciously gothic, the history (the portions of it the author purports to be accurate) is interesting and accessible, and the interplay between characters is fun to read.
If you're looking for cozy mystery with a less-than-saccharine bent, this novel, and likely this series, is for you.