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Today I am reviewing “The Sisterhood” the 19th instalment in the A Lady Emily Mysteries by Tasha Alexander. This is the sixth book I have read by Tasha Alexander and won’t be my last.
Today I am reviewing “The Sisterhood” the 19th instalment in the A Lady Emily Mysteries by Tasha Alexander. This is the sixth book I have read by Tasha Alexander and won’t be my last.
Lady Emily investigates the murder of a glamorous debutante in the next irresistible mystery of Tasha Alexander’s New York Times bestselling series.
London, 1907: When the Season's most accomplished and elegant debutante, Victoria Goldsborough, collapses and dies at her engagement ball, the great and good of London Society prepare to mourn the tragic loss of an upstanding young woman. But all is not what it seems, and after a toxic beverage is revealed to be the cause of death, the king himself instructs Lady Emily and her husband Colin Hargreaves to unearth the truth.
Who would want to harm one of the most popular women of the year? Is it her fiancé with whom she had an unusually brief courtship; a rival for his affections bitter at being cast aside; her best friend who is almost certainly hiding a secret from Colin and Emily; a disappointed suitor with a hidden gambling habit; or a notorious jewel thief who has taken a priceless tiara from the Goldsborough home? When a second debutante succumbs to poison, the race is on to find a ruthless killer.
Emily and Colin’s investigation leads to a centuries old tomb in the center of London with a mysterious link to another death dating back to Roman times and the violent reign of Boudica, ancient Britain's fearsome warrior queen. As the stakes rise and the clock ticks down, Emily must find the killer before they strike again.
London, 1907: When the Season's most accomplished and elegant debutante, Victoria Goldsborough, collapses and dies at her engagement ball, the great and good of London Society prepare to mourn the tragic loss of an upstanding young woman. But all is not what it seems, and after a toxic beverage is revealed to be the cause of death, the king himself instructs Lady Emily and her husband Colin Hargreaves to unearth the truth.
Who would want to harm one of the most popular women of the year? Is it her fiancé with whom she had an unusually brief courtship; a rival for his affections bitter at being cast aside; her best friend who is almost certainly hiding a secret from Colin and Emily; a disappointed suitor with a hidden gambling habit; or a notorious jewel thief who has taken a priceless tiara from the Goldsborough home? When a second debutante succumbs to poison, the race is on to find a ruthless killer.
Emily and Colin’s investigation leads to a centuries old tomb in the center of London with a mysterious link to another death dating back to Roman times and the violent reign of Boudica, ancient Britain's fearsome warrior queen. As the stakes rise and the clock ticks down, Emily must find the killer before they strike again.
"The Sisterhood" is the 19th installment in Tasha Alexander's A Lady Emily Mysteries series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, which combines historical fiction, mystery, and romance.
The story follows Lady Emily and her husband Colin as they investigate the murder of Victoria Goldsborough, a prominent debutante who dies under suspicious circumstances. The mystery is engaging, with several suspects and plot twists that keep the reader guessing.
The relationship between Lady Emily and Colin is a highlight of the book. Their loving and supportive marriage, complete with occasional flirty banter, adds warmth to the story.
The book features two timelines: one set in 1907 London and the other in ancient Britannia (AD 60). While the Roman timeline is interesting, it felt disconnected from the murder investigation until the midpoint.
Despite some minor criticisms, "The Sisterhood" is a worthwhile read for fans of historical mysteries and romance. Tasha Alexander's writing is engaging, and the characters are well-developed. I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series.
I requested and received an advance reader copy of this book from Minotaur Books and Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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