Where is a place you
would like to visit during the Christmas holidays?
I’ve always wanted to go
to New York City at Christmas, but after reading a couple of Christmas books
set in Edinburgh, I’m adding that to my list as well!
Braden Kendrick is a
doctor who helps those in need in the seedier sections of Edinburgh. One night as he is helping out a patient, he
is set upon by someone with a vendetta against him. A mysterious man and woman help him out. They never speak a word, but only speak in
sign language. Who are they and what are
they doing out and about at night?
Lady Samantha Penwith is
working with her man servant, Donny, to try to find who murdered her husband,
Roger. Roger Penwith had started an orphanage
in Edinburgh to help unfortunate children.
Boys have mysteriously started to disappear from the orphanage. Where are they going and why?
This is a historical
mystery with romance included. It also
has some humor. The romance is closed
door. I wish the romance would have had
more time to develop and shine between Braden and Lady Samantha. The setting is during Christmas, but there
isn’t too much of a real Christmas theme to the story and it can be read any
time of year. I loved the two main
characters. They are both smart and independent. I also loved the Kendrick family
overall. They were a fun and supportive
family. I didn’t love though that they
seemed to solve part of the mystery off page.
This is the fifth book in
the Clan Kendrick series. I have not
read the other books and thought it did well as a standalone novel.
Review Copy from Zebra as
part of the TLC Book Tour. Thank-you! I
received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review
are completely my own.
Sounds delightful. Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteThank-you!
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