Thanks to NetGalley and Hearts Afire Publishing for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

tl;dr
An intriguing central mystery featuring sympathetic characters and a dash of romance.

About
The murder of Lord Wakefield seems like an open and shut case. Lord Newcastle was found holding the murder weapon, and the body was located in a place no one else could get to. But Kitty Worthington doesn't believe him to be a killer, and she'll do whatever it takes to prove it - even if it means going up against the intelligent and upsettingly attractive Detective Inspector Crawford.

Thoughts
This is the third book in the series, so Kitty and her mystery-solving crew already have a few wins under their belt, and it shows. Character interactions feel well-developed, and the efficiency of the group makes for an easy read. The two new characters who join the group are both interesting, with one offering just a hint of love triangle for readers looking for romance. Kitty is a fun lead, smart enough to solve mysteries, and smart enough to know when to seek help. Her attitudes about women and classes reflect the attitudes of the time, and may be off-putting when her naiveté shows through, though. The main mystery is a good one - a murder with seemingly only one solution, and no other threads to pull on. The answers unfold at a good pace, with a few well-placed hints along the way to really stick the landing. Sub mysteries don't get as much time and are wrapped up with a handful of coincidences that might be frustrating to some readers. Romance is present throughout the book, although it largely takes a back seat until the mystery is solved, which I appreciated. No time to feel jealous when there's a dead body around. The ending was very well-timed, and makes a lot of space for future installments in the series.