This is the third book in Turano’s delightful Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency series. The first book is To Steal a Heart and the second is To Write a Wrong. I do recommend reading the books in order so you can get to know the characters that appear in the series and the backgrounds of each of them.
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About the Book:
When a man arrives at the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency, anxious to hire them to find a missing heiress, Eunice Holbrooke realizes her past has finally caught up with her . . . and that she may no longer be able to hide under the disguise that has kept her safe for so long.
Arthur Livingston’s goal in life is to make his mark on the world as a mining industrialist, but after the man who could help him achieve his goal is murdered, Arthur feels compelled to seek justice for the family–but he’s left with more questions than answers after the eccentric Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency refuses to take on his case.
Desperate to conceal her real identity and avoid the irritatingly handsome Arthur, Eunice takes on a different case that requires her to go deep undercover and entangles her in one troublesome situation after another. When other secrets come to light, Eunice has no choice but to confront her past, hopeful that it will set her free but knowing it could very well place her life–and the lives of those she loves–in jeopardy.
My Thoughts:
I gave this book 4 stars
Fun and meaningful addition to the series.
In this third installment of the Bleeker Street Inquiry Agency series, Arthur Livingston enters the Agency in order to hire them to find a missing heiress named Eugenia, whose family is about to have her declared dead if she doesn’t appear to claim her inheritance soon. Eunice Holbrooke meets with him shrouded in her widow’s weeds, but she knows what he doesn’t–she is actually Eugenia and she has no desire to claim her inheritance. The more Eunice discovers, however, means she needs to do the right thing, even if it is risky in many ways.
Turano’s books are always completely delightful and filled with humor and heart. The banter between Eunice and Arthur is snappy and keeps the story moving forward. There are so many hidden secrets that I was engrossed throughout wanting to know who had killed Eunice’s grandfather and who might be after her. There are surprises in every chapter and I loved the ending, getting caught up with the lives of all of the characters.
There is a subtle, but very tender and meaningful faith message about the truth and how it can set one free, and trusting God with your life. If you are looking for a lighthearted, yet intriguing historical novel, then look no further than Jen Turano’s books and you won’t be disappointed.
Love your review! I’ve hesitated to delve into the world of historical fiction because I don’t know squat about history! I think this series might be just what I need to dip my toes in!
Her books are so fun and “history lite”