Valerie S. (VolunteerVal) -
The Art of Deception is book 4 in the Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mystery series. Valuable paintings are being slashed - who is committing these acts of vandalism and what is their motive? This is the first book in the series I've read, and the author skillfully provided the context necessary for me to settle into 1916 London.
I'd describe the writing style as brisk which was well suited for the novel's setting and which I enjoyed once I adjusted from my immediately prior read that was full of rich descriptions and many emotions. I am curious about the author's choice to have Joanna Watson as the main character but to write the book from her husband's perspective.
The plot includes numerous mentions of famous classic artists and paintings, and I found it helpful to Google these references as I read. The plot also spoils several classic mysteries so don't read this if you don't want to know the solutions. This mystery also includes someone with cholera, and the precautions for the caregivers were eerily similar to some we have in this time of coronavirus.
I enjoyed this historical mystery, and I might seek out other books in the series. Thank you to the publisher for this ARC I won in a Goodreads giveaway; all thoughts are my own.
I'd describe the writing style as brisk which was well suited for the novel's setting and which I enjoyed once I adjusted from my immediately prior read that was full of rich descriptions and many emotions. I am curious about the author's choice to have Joanna Watson as the main character but to write the book from her husband's perspective.
The plot includes numerous mentions of famous classic artists and paintings, and I found it helpful to Google these references as I read. The plot also spoils several classic mysteries so don't read this if you don't want to know the solutions. This mystery also includes someone with cholera, and the precautions for the caregivers were eerily similar to some we have in this time of coronavirus.
I enjoyed this historical mystery, and I might seek out other books in the series. Thank you to the publisher for this ARC I won in a Goodreads giveaway; all thoughts are my own.
