4 stars for a solid addition to this excellent historical mystery series. It is set in London, January, 1814. Alexi Sauvage has introduced Hero Devlin to a 8 months pregnant wife of a recently impressed cooper. Her husband was snatched of the street by a Royal Navy press gang. She is desperate need of food and coal. Hero and her friend Alexi assist her in the successful birth of her child. They are returning to Hero's carriage when they stumble upon the body of a woman. Hero recognizes her as Jane Ambrose, piano teacher to Princess Charlotte, the Regent's daughter. She sends word to her husband, Sebastian St Cyr, Viscount Devlin. Sauvage has told Hero that the body was moved after death, due to the lack of blood from the wound. Devlin decides to investigate what was either a murder or manslaughter. However, the Palace does not want this classed as a murder, because it would embarrass the Royal family. The authorities announce that she died as a result of a fall, hitting her head. Devlin angers some powerful people by investigating and is attacked. He does solve the murder. There are many suspects with twists and turns in the plot. I was not sure of who the killer was until near the end. I like that the author incorporates the use of terms in use in 1814 London: Footpad=robber cutpurse=thief Description of Hero's clothes: "Unable to use her carriage in the snow-filled streets and scorning sedan chairs, she pulled on demi-broquins of fine morocco lined with fur, wrapped herself in a fur trimmed pelisse with a matching Swedish hat fastened up on one side, and walked." The author discusses the plight of the poor, compared with the rich and the inequities of limited suffrage, and limitations placed upon talented women in Regency Britain. I recommend that you read this series in order, as there are developments in Devlin's personal life throughout the series. See my review of book 1 What Angels Fear: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... I read this library book in 3 days.

As a long-time fan of the anti-hero, I was hooked on this book by chapter 3. A heist gone both successful and wrong, morphs into the classic tale of young people challenging a more successful tyrant - all with the backdrop of a fantastic world.

Can't get enough of this series. Very good plot. loved the Country music line.

This book makes you think and is one everyone should read. I did feel it was slow at times which is why I gave 4 ?? instead of 5

We loved this as a family read aloud. We liked the pictures throughout the book. The characters were very funny and made us laugh!

Well drawn characters & great story

The second in a series but could be read stand alone, this cute little romance if for the nerds. Both characters deal with conflicts that draw you in. I love catching up with the friends from the first book. One to book three now.

Andrew and Russ’s friendship is torn apart when Russ gets interested in a girl- they have growing pains throughout the story as they create a homemade movie based on a local legend. I love Tatulli’s artwork throughout this great graphic.

written so true to life in the way the southerners talk and their expressions. Made me chuckle throughout reading the book and how one women stood up for what she believed against the odds was awesome

It was hard to put down. I’m really enjoying this series and can’t wait to start the 3rd book.