Shortest Summary Ever: Rachel Savernake is into crime as a hobby (eh I don’t judge), so she invites some folks over who were acquitted for their crimes. Are they innocent? There’s a body or two… and The “Who-dun-it” revs on up!

Thoughts: I didn’t read the first book – this appears to be 2nd in a series, but no issues there. This mystery took me a while for a solid “click” but then it was full speed ahead. The plot was involved and it took me a sec to catch the groove of the prose, but then it was off and running and I thought the narrative was engaging and well-paced, definitely one with some turns I didn’t see coming down the road. It’s many mysteries in a mystery that wrap themselves up neatly in the end – which was enjoyable. Solidly good read!

Rachel – the protagonist was a bit tough for me to like. I like that she’s an enigma but I lacked much feelings of depth in her character to feel positively. In fact I thought Jacob Flint, the young eager reporter was the more interesting character. But I have to reserve judgement for one more book

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Genre: Mystery/Historical Fiction

Recommend to: It has an Agatha Christy feel to it… classy murder lol.

Not recommended to: If you’re looking for a dark more modern mystery.

Thank you to the author, Poisoned Pen Press, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my always-honest review and making me avoid any English getaways for the time being.