from description: While attending an exhibition at the Crystal Palace, young cook Kat Holloway is approached by a woman in distress. Lady Covington is a wealthy widow convinced that her entire family is trying to kill her. Kat feels compelled to help, and she escorts the lady home to discover whether she is delusional or in true danger.
Someone in the household is trying to poison Lady Covington, and her children and stepchildren have possible motives. Kat enlists Cynthia to visit the Covington home for a while and observe and gather information about the family. Cynthia, whose parents are trying to force her home to their estate in the country in hopes of finding her a husband, is only too happy to undertake the task and get away from her parents for a while.
Kat's friend Daniel is involved in another mission to discover whether a Duke is supplying money to Irish Nationalists.
This historical series is always fun, the characters are likable and the plots interesting. Another enjoyable mystery with the (mostly) Below Stairs crowd.
NetGalley/Berkeley Pub.
Historical Mystery. July 6, 2021. print length: 304 pages.
If you enjoy urban fantasy, you might give W.R. Gingell's The City Between series a try. But start at the beginning!
I was pleased when Ashley (Rustic Reading Gal) noted that book #8 was available, found it on Kindle Unlimited, downloaded it, and returned to Hobart and all of the curious characters and adventures.
So there are Sirens and the united efforts to put an end to their preying on humans. Typical stuff. The back and forth with Pet and Jin Yeong-- fun. But...then...Shock after Shock!
How long will we have to wait for #9? I want the final two books, and I want them now!
Kindle Unlimited.
Urban Fantasy. May 16, 2021. print length: 266 pages.
