Book Review: Millstone of Doubt by Erica Vetsch
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What is this book about?
Caught in the explosion of the Hammersmith Mill in London, Bow Street runner Daniel Swann rushes to help any survivors only to find the mill’s owner dead of an apparent gunshot–but no sign of the killer.
Even though the owner’s daughter, Agatha Montgomery, mourns his death, she may be the only one. It seems there are more than a few people with motive for murder. But Daniel can’t take this investigation slow and steady. Instead, he must dig through all the suspects as quickly as he can, because the clock is ticking until his mysterious patronage–and his job as a runner–comes to an abrupt and painful end. It seems to Daniel that, like his earthly father, his heavenly Father has abandoned him.
Lady Juliette Thorndike is Agatha’s bosom friend and has the inside knowledge of the wealthy London ton to be invaluable to Daniel. She should be in a perfect position to help with the case. But when her trusted instructor in the art of spy craft orders her to stay out of the investigation, Lady Juliette obeys. That is, until circumstances intervene, and she drops right into the middle of the deadly pursuit.
When a dreadful accident ends in another death on the mill floor, Daniel discovers a connection to his murder case–and to his own secret past. Now he and Juliette are in a race to find the killer before his time runs out.
My review:
So many suspects, so little time. I enjoyed revisiting Daniel and Juliette as they joined forces to solve this murder. While the main case was interesting, I was more intrigued by the answers we received regarding Daniel’s mysterious patron.
Lady Juliette struggles with feelings of abandonment while embracing a new lifestyle in the world of espionage. This made me very sympathetic toward her. Despite her struggles, she was loyal and quick witted.
This series is more mystery than romance, but I loved seeing the romance thread a little thicker in this book. I’m rooting for book three to give me my happily ever after. Also, one of my favorite characters from a previous series is a regular secondary character in this series, which I love!
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Deepening friendship between Daniel and Juliette
What I didn’t like about this book:
More mystery than romance
Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Good characters, light and sweet romance, multiple mysteries to solve. This is the second book in the series. It can be read as a standalone, but the first book does round out Daniel and Juliette’s backstories more.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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