The Poisoned Serpent is the second book in a series of medieval mysteries written by Joan Wolf, who is well-known in romance circles both for her Regency Romances and for regency-set historicals. I enjoy a good mystery now and then, and I’ve read a couple of Margaret Fraser’s medieval mysteries, in which the sleuth is…
I love the Victorian period dearly. To me it is one of the most interesting of all times. My favorite series of books that take place in this dynamic age are the mysteries featuring Thomas Pitt and his wife Charlotte, written by Anne Perry. These are not only excellent mysteries, but insightful social history as…
A Breach of Promise is the ninth book featuring William Monk, Hester Latterly and Sir Oliver Rathbone. Those of us that have been waiting, not so patiently, for some kind of resolution between Hester, Monk, and Rathbone, good news, the wait is over! However, I am not going to spoil the surprise for you. If…
The mood of this book is set from the first sentence of the prologue, and it is obvious that Rightfully His is no light-hearted romp. Rather, it is a melancholy book with a complicated plot, deep emotions, and lots of family secrets. I found the plot and the characters fascinating. However, the writing is extremely…