Book Review: A Winter at the White Queen by Denise Weimer

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What is this book about?

Ellie Hastings is tired of playing social gatekeeper—and poor-relation companion—to her Gibson Girl of a cousin. But her aunt insists Ellie lift her nose out of her detective novel long enough to help gauge the eligibility of bachelors during the winter social season at Florida’s Hotel Belleview. She finds plenty that’s mysterious about the suave, aloof Philadelphia inventor, Lewis Thornton. Why does he keep sneaking around the hotel? Does he have a secret sweetheart? And what is his connection to the evasive Mr. Gaspachi, slated to perform at Washington’s Birthday Ball?

Ellie’s comical sleuthing ought to put Lewis out, but the diffident way her family treats her smashes a hole in his normal reserve. When Florence Hastings’s diamond necklace goes missing, Ellie’s keen mind threatens to uncover not only Lewis’s secrets, but give him back hope for love.

My review:

Sweet romance and fun historical details run through this story. I enjoyed watching Lewis pursue Ellie and breakdown her walls. Romance was in the air for others as well. The mystery behind Mr. Gaspachi and his connection to Lewis was really interesting and fun to learn about.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Sweet romance

What I didn’t like about this book:

Ends tied up a little too quick