Overall, good and interesting book. Different from Hannah's other historical fiction books. More depressing home violence from great, yet sad, depiction of PTSD in war veterans.

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.

My favorite part was when he woke up in the morning and the chicks were on his ear and foot.

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

I loved this book! It hooked me from the very beginning and I could not put it down.

I have read just about every James Patterson adult book he has written or co-written. The true crime stories make you truly afraid of the evil that is really out there

This book was a wonderful experience. It is warm, funny and touching. You would have to be a robot not to react to rhis author. It is thought provoking, truthful and sweet

This is not quite an erotic romance but more of a romance mixed with mystery. It has a good story line that diverts a couple times but does conclude all at the end.

Interesting look at race, class and reltionships

I absolutely appreciate Bob Goff! His unashamed, crazy, selfless love and joy are contagious! Such an example of living lile Jesus!