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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!
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…
hgeng63
Aug 13, 2011hgeng63 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Superior historical mystery! Can't wait for the 2nd one!
Jul 13, 2011mpot rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great first novel. Have added her to my list of authors. Reminds me of the Crocodile on the Sandbank author.
Jul 07, 2011
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…
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.