I’m a fan of Edward Marston’s Railway Detective but I never read any other book in his other series.
I must say it is a highly entertaining and gripping story that thoroughly enjoyed.
The plot is tightly knitted and the storytelling is excellent. You are involved in plot and it kept me hooked till the end turning pages as fast as I could.
I liked the well-researched and vivid historical background even if the characters seem to be a bit too modern. The mix of fictional and historical characters works well and creates a fascinating mix
The character development is as good as usual, I liked Paul and Peter and I think they are interesting and fleshed.
The mystery is solid, full of twists and turns, and it kept me guessing. The solution came as a surprise and it was satisfying.
Even if it’s the 5th in a series it can be read as a stand-alone and I had no issue with the plot or the characters even if I didn’t read the previous books.
I’m happy I was able to read this ARC because I discovered a new historical mystery series that I’m surely going to love.
It’s recommended.
Many thanks to Allison & Busby for this ARC, all opinions are mine