Barbara M. reviewed on 2/7/2021 + 152 more book reviews

I thought this was an easy read. I agree with others (Amazon reviewers) who noted that it took so long (about halfway into the book) before the dead body was discovered. Since this is the first book in this series, I suspect the author wanted to give readers a sufficient background for the protagonist and why she went to London. At least one Amazon reviewer complained about the author having someone call "999" (the UK version of 911) when that wouldn't have existed during the time period (1930s) in which the book was set. I initially thought the reviewer was correct. However, I googled "when did 999 start" and learned that it was initially introduced in the UK on 6/30/1937 after five women were killed in a house fire in 1935. I also liked how real people at that time (i.e., Wallis Simpson) were woven into the story. The mystery itself was OK. It was interesting to see what the expectations of women were at that time. I will continue to read the series.

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