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.
I was very excited to read The Lantern’s Dance, the first new Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes mystery since 2021’s Castle Shade. Once started, I could hardly put it down, staying up until 2:30 in the morning to reach the denouement. Like The Murder of Mary Russell, the novel alternates between past and present narratives, slowly revealing hidden connections that surprised and enchanted me.
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
Because I Could Not Stop For Death Series: Emily Dickinson Mystery #1 Published by Berkley on September 20, 2022 Genres: Cozy Mystery, Historical Mystery Pages: 332 Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Chirp Emily Dickinson and her housemaid, Willa Noble,… October 13, 2022 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 3 ★★★★
The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley Series: Kat Holloway #6 Published by Berkley on August 2, 2022 Genres: Historical Mystery Pages: 304 Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also in this series:… August 19, 2022 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 11 ★★★★★
When She Dreams by Amanda Quick Series: Burning Cove #6 Published by Berkley on May 3, 2022 Genres: Historical Mystery, Historical romantic suspense Pages: 315 Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also in this… Read more »
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
An Impossible Imposter by Deanna Raybourn Series: Veronica Speedwell #7 Published by Berkley Genres: Historical Mystery Pages: 336 Format: Kindle or ebook Source: the publisher Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Audible Add to Goodreads Also in this series: A Curious Beginning, An Unexpected Peril Also by this author:… February 15, 2022 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 7 ★★★★★
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.
Mary Russell’s War: And Other Stories of Suspense by Laurie R. King Series: Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes #14.5 Published by Alibi on September 13, 2016 Genres: Historical Mystery Format: Kindle or ebook Purchase: Amazon | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Audible | Chirp Add to Goodreads Also in… August 5, 2021 Lark_Bookwyrm Book Reviews 4 ★★★★
