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Genres:
Fiction, Christian, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Cozy, Young Adult
Rating:
4 stars
Mature Content:
1 (low romance and violence content)
Age Range:
13+
Interest level:
14-16+
Background Knowledge:
She knew coming to America would be an adventure. But she didn't know it would involve murder.
Intelligent and inquisitive Irish immigrant Fiona Clery has always longed for a life of excitement away from her family’s farm. Yet living in New York City isn’t as glamorous as she’d always dreamed. When her neighbor is murdered, she wonders how wise her decision to come to the United States is. While the police turn a blind eye to Gabriel Morelli’s murder, Fiona knows she must do all that she can to find the killer. Under the tutelage of her favorite fictional sleuths Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, she just might crack the case–if a certain man will ever stop infringing on her investigation.
Max Gillespie is good at putting on an act. A Great War veteran, he struggles with regret from his past, though refuses to let it show. Perfectly content to spend his days working as an accountant and evenings tucked in his apartment away from the excitement of the city, he shuns anything that could lead to unwanted surprises. Yet when his cousin Rose’s beau is murdered, he finds himself pulled into the investigation alongside a smart and pretty amateur sleuth who he can’t help but clash with. Exposed to the underbelly of the city he loves, Max wonders if he was mistaken to involve himself in a murder investigation. Yet when Rose’s invaluable pearl necklace is stolen and in its place is left a threatening note, he vows to do all that he can to keep those he loves safe.
In Jazz Age New York, Fiona and Max will have to navigate this roaring new decade while learning the truth about those around them–as well as themselves. (From Goodreads)
Review:
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!~
This was such a great murder mystery! Although the first hundred or so pages were a little slow, it picked up and the story was awesome. The characters were great, and I never guessed who the murderer was. Also, some of the phrases used, like "the cat's pajama's" and "the bee's knees", made the book even better! I look forward to book 2, to see Fiona solve more mysteries, and for the romance to blossom :)
I definitely recommend this book!
Things I Loved:
-I loved the characters
-The mystery wasn't predictable
-The romance was a perfect touch to the story :)
Things I Didn't Love:
-It started out a bit slow, but it picked up about 50 or so pages in
In Conclusion:
This was a great book, and I look forward to reading the sequel!
Recommended?:
Yes!