Book Review: Children of the Shadows by Erica Vetsch
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What is this book about?
Someone is preying upon the street children of Regency London. They seem to think no one will notice when urchins go missing–and even if they are noticed, who will care?
Daniel needs to do something about the missing children. But with recent revelations about his past and an unexpected, somewhat unwelcome inheritance to deal with, this is a terrible time to dive back into the seedy underbelly of the crime world. Nevertheless, he’s still a Bow Street runner, and his partner Lady Juliette is sensitive to the plight of these wayward youngsters. They’re on the case, searching shadowed alleys and coal-drenched streets to find the missing.
But the tangle of expectation and the dynamics of power cannot be easily ignored, even if there are children in danger. When Daniel’s past threatens to overwhelm his future, he will need a miracle and the help of his friends to both apprehend the villain and unravel his tangled family web. And it may be that his new responsibilities demand that he leave the children of the shadows to their terrible fate–or lose everything.
My review:
After the slow brewing of romance between Daniel and Juliette in the first two books of this series, we finally see that come to the forefront of this book. Not that the mystery suffered at all, there were still mysteries and suspects galore. In addition, this story contains the conclusion of the conflict for Daniel’s heritage. I wasn’t sure how the author was going to pull off what seemed to be a no-win situation, but was delighted to see my doubts were unnecessary.
I particularly love that familiar characters from the Serendipity and Secrets series returned. This was a nice conclusion to the series.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Romance finally in the forefront
What I didn’t like about this book:
Mystery thread a little slow at first
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Good characters, light and sweet romance, multiple mysteries to solve. This is the third book in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but the other books give background on Daniel’s heritage and character.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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