Series: Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery, #4
Traits & Tropes: mystery
Publication Date: 07.26.22
Genre/Setting: Historical; Mystery; London, England, 1946
Heat Level: 0
Rating: 5 stars
Since Mrs. Gwendolyn Bainbridge and Miss Iris Sparks founded The Right Sort Marriage Bureau, their business has grown by leaps and bounds. This is of course, excellent news, but it doesn’t mean it’s all smooth sailing for these two as they find themselves being approached by a woman who has ties to one of Sparks’ former paramours and fellow spies. The timing couldn’t be worse as Gwen is finally about to start the process of regaining full legal control of her life and that of her son.
This book was fully of snappy, witty dialogue that, I’ll admit, took some getting used to, but it was absolutely brilliant. It did take a bit for the mystery to get set up and really get going, but with such compelling characters I didn’t mind. The mystery was complex and well thought out and I loved seeing Gwen and Iris run rings around the investigators yet again, finally earning their grudging respect. It’s not very often that I venture away from strictly read romance, but when I do it’s usually for this author/series and she hasn’t let me down yet, though I am of course always rooting for Iris and Gwen to find love themselves. This was another fun and clever mystery. I love seeing Gwen and Iris continue to grow and develop as characters, so I’ll be looking forward to the next installment in the series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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