A Mysterious Review of Circle of Shadows by Imogen Robertson. A Gabriel Crowther and Harriet Westerman Mystery.
Review summary: There are so many strengths in this historical mystery that it almost seems unfair to point out some of the notable weaknesses. On the plus side, it is beautifully written, with descriptive language and a flowing narrative. On the minus side, there are too many tangential subplots and the setting is more artificial than real. (Click here for text of full review.)
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Circle of Shadows
Imogen Robertson
A Gabriel Crowther and Harriet Westerman Mystery
Viking (June 2013)
Publisher synopsis: As Germany's elite are celebrating Shrove Tuesday of 1784 with a masked ball, the beautiful Lady Martesen is murdered. Daniel Clode, brother-in-law to Mrs. Westerman, is found near the body. All evidence points to him as the killer. As Daniel awaits execution, Westerman and Crowther arrive and quickly encounter a court full of opulence, intrigue, and deadly secrets — but no one who will talk.
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