Even if it's not amongst the best Bellairs I read it's an engrossing and entertaining read.
The plot is complex and well developed, the setting is interesting and I loved the description of the small town dominated by the banker family.
The characters are well developed and there's a mix of good and bad that makes them fascinating.
The mystery is solid and it kept me reading.
An enjoyable read, recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine