⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was I hooked by that book? Yes. A clever murder mystery with too many suspects and not enough physical evidence kept our intrepid investigators on their toes.
Private investigator Matilda Wren’s new client is a woman seeking evidence to divorce her husband. She is also the former fiancée of her last client, and dear friend, Lord Ravenhurst. Though he has enthusiastically offered to aid Tilda with future investigations, she can’t very well accept his help in this matter. Especially when her client’s husband is murdered, and Ravenhurst is a suspect.
Hadrian Becket, Earl of Ravenhurst has never felt more alive than when he was solving a mystery with Miss Wren, even when suffering headaches from using his newly acquired ability to touch an object and see a person’s memories. He wants nothing more than to continue their professional association as well as deepen their friendship.
Except now he must prove he isn’t guilty of murder, even if that includes working against his former partner. Tilda can’t believe Hadrian is capable of harming anyone, but how well does she know him? She must rely on her intellect and investigative skill, and not allow her affinity for him to cloud her judgment. When the killer strikes again, Tilda sees that the danger is not to their friendship after all, but to their very existence.
MY THOUGHTS
The murder of Louis Chambers was mysterious, but not all that surprising, considering his less-than-charming personality. This gave rise to a surplus of suspects, all very plausible as the investigation gathered more evidence. The identity of the actual murderer was cleverly concealed until the end, with some surprising twists.
Tilda and Hadrian were delightful, as expected. They work together so well, trying to make better sense of Hadrian’s ability and how to use it without compromising his wellbeing. The attraction between them was stronger than before, but both of them were extremely hesitant to act on it. I enjoyed their surreptitious glances and thoughts, and I do think they will make an excellent couple, but for now, they are solidly in the friendship camp.
If you like your historical fiction with murder and suspense, then this is for you. I’ve been enjoying this series a lot so far. This book can be read on its own, but I think it’s worth reading them in order.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Genre: Historical Fiction
Publication: December 10, 2024
Sensuality Rating: Subtle
Series: Book 2 of Raven & Wren
