The Verity Kent series gets off to a good start with This Side of Murder. Huber revisits the classic “trapped on an island with a killer” trope, but gives it tension and immediacy… Huber is skilled at plotting, characterization, and atmosphere. I found all three here, plus a believable, complex heroine.
A Fatal Illusion by Anna Lee Huber Series: Lady Darby #11 Published by Berkley on 6/20/2023 Genres: Historical Mystery Pages: 384 Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also in this series: The Anatomist’s Wife, A Perilous… September 4, 2023 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 6 ★★★★½
A Perilous Perspective by Anna Lee Huber Series: Lady Darby #10 Published by Berkley Genres: British mystery, Historical Mystery Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also in this series: The Anatomist’s Wife, A Fatal… April 19, 2022 Lark_Bookwyrm Blog Tours, Book Reviews 4 ★★★★½
The Anatomist’s Wife marries historical mystery with Gothic atmosphere and a delicate touch of romance. I will definitely be reading more of the series. The many aspects I loved about the book far outweigh its few shortcomings.
