The first book in a new series it's always the one where we meet the characters, visit the setting and read about the first mystery being solved.
This is the first book in a new series and I enjoyed it, loved the fleshed out characters and the descriptions of the setting.
Cassie is a young woman who is recently lost her father and travelled to Fernandina to meet her aunt, the only living member of her family.
She's a complex character, I found her attemps to be a lady quite funny and appreciated the evolution of her character and how she investigates.
We meet a lot of characters in this story and I liked how they were developed. I was a bit confused at times due to the high number but I keep names and characters straight after a bit.
The historical background is well researched and realistic, the characters don't seem contemporary people in an old setting. They feel like they belong to their time.
The mystery is solid and I was surprised by the solution. My only note is that it sometimes took the backseat and it was a bit slow at the beginning.
I enjoyed this story and look forward to reading the next installment. This one, even with some issues, was a pleasant and entertaining story.
Recommended.
Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine