Mar 24, 2016SusanAdams rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A very good read. As historical mysteries go this author shows great promise. It is refreshing to have a heroine who doesn't seem like a 21st Century woman plunked down in the past and explained as being peculiar to her time. This lady…
Feb 26, 2012dinkthecat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have read a lot of historical fiction/murder mysteries but this one from Robertson is superb! Brilliantly written, with an excellent feel for the social mores, I truly felt the 18th century sesibilities in the characters and their…
Nov 23, 2011shapjul rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I found it a little hard to get into this book--took me two attempts, in fact--but it was worth it in the end. Particularly because I think the main characters (described by many others) are intriguing and will return in other books, I…
Oct 27, 2011wsbooklover rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hard to believe this is written by a contemporary author because it reads so much like Sherlock Holmes. Bravo Imogen Robertson! Keep writing!
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annelibnyc
Oct 01, 2011annelibnyc rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Set in 1780, this has all the elements I like in a historical mystery: a sinister plot, great characters and plenty of historical details. Harriet Westerman is the wife of a naval officer, who lives with her younger sister and small…
Aug 15, 2011emerge rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
An intriguing murder mystery from the 18th century. The main protagonists.....a young proper lady & a middle aged anatomist.....make an excellent team as they try to discover who is doing away with some of the inhabitants of an English…
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hgeng63
Aug 13, 2011hgeng63 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Superior historical mystery! Can't wait for the 2nd one!
This is a historical mystery suspense involving a pair of sleuthing neighbours in late 18th century England. She is a sea captain's wife and he is a wealthy recluse and together they investigate a murder. She has given up her beloved life…
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mesopotamia32
Apr 16, 2011mesopotamia32 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
fascinating & carefully researched. The characters did engage me, esp the independent Harriet Westerman & rather refreshing that instead of the ususal love interest, the two connect on an intellectual level.
Interesting too to have the…
Mar 04, 2010samdog123 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A less than scintillating mystery...the plot was fine, but the characters failed to engage me in any meaningful way. Thus, I found it took me twice as long to read the book.
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