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While I don't usually read historical fiction, I was drawn in by the complexities of the plot that Kellerman created. There are a lot of threads here to follow, but it made the mystery all the more satisfying. At times, I almost forgot that I was reading something set in history; all the events so were fast paced that I needed to keep reading to find out what happened next. The mystery and suspense blend well with the historical period that Kellerman chose to write in, making the novel all the more interesting.

Though the plot was intriguing and engaging, there were times, for me, where the writing felt a bit awkward, mostly when it came to the dialogue. At the beginning, when they're discussing the attempted murder of the kid, the dialogue didn't feel authentic to me. Each character felt much too long winded; instead of giving the reader all of the information from the character's conversation, Kellerman might have included some other description to better transport the reader to this time in history. 

Once you get past that beginning scene, it becomes easier to become engrossed in the story. As you read on, the story picks up pace, and the dialogue flows a bit better with what's happening in the text. All in all, Kellerman has created a suspenseful story that fans of historical fiction will thoroughly enjoy.