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A review by krisrid
The Royal Assassin by Kate Parker
3.0
I like this series, and I especially like the character of Georgia, but this particular book wasn't the best of the series for me.
I'm not very interested in Russia or Russian history, and that's what this story focused on. I prefer England and its own local historical dramas, so while I enjoyed this, as I said it wasn't my favourite of the series.
We did get more of the romantic tension between Georgia and the Duke of Blackford in this one, and we also got to see the two of them working together as equals to solve the mystery, find the killers and save the day. I like that Blackford treats Georgia with respect as well as admiration and doesn't continually try to make her stay behind and out of danger. She wouldn't accept it if he did try, but it's a big mark in his favour that he doesn't. He understands who she is and he obviously respects that, even if the societal rules of the day *seem* to mean he and Georgia can't ever really be together. I'm betting at some point the author will figure a way around that . . . at least I'm hoping she does!
Overall this was good - not great, but an entertaining fun, cozy mystery read. I will continue with this series.
I'm not very interested in Russia or Russian history, and that's what this story focused on. I prefer England and its own local historical dramas, so while I enjoyed this, as I said it wasn't my favourite of the series.
We did get more of the romantic tension between Georgia and the Duke of Blackford in this one, and we also got to see the two of them working together as equals to solve the mystery, find the killers and save the day. I like that Blackford treats Georgia with respect as well as admiration and doesn't continually try to make her stay behind and out of danger. She wouldn't accept it if he did try, but it's a big mark in his favour that he doesn't. He understands who she is and he obviously respects that, even if the societal rules of the day *seem* to mean he and Georgia can't ever really be together. I'm betting at some point the author will figure a way around that . . . at least I'm hoping she does!
Overall this was good - not great, but an entertaining fun, cozy mystery read. I will continue with this series.