No Stone Unturned

This last tale brings the tour back to London, albeit with side trips to Yorkshire. I was attracted to this enthralling mystery not only by the twisty plot but also by the way the author cleverly sets scenes with just a few words. It was enough for me to know time and place while leaving room for my imagination to have its say.

I easily pictured the library or drawing room of Somerville Hall; Harrogate’s rat-infested police station; the derelict building housing Russell’s Book Shop; Verrey’s Restaurant, Regent Street; the London General Mourning Warehouse; and the list continues. I was… show more.

The sleuthing skills of Lucy Lawrence in a period when women were not revered for their intellect are unbound in this wonderful mystery drama.

The author, Pam Lecky, writes a captivating tale, with a host of intriguing characters. This author knows how to capture a readers attention, and drop the clues while never giving anything away. As a reader who likes to solve a good mystery, I was enthralled by Lucy Lawrence's strength. To be widowed is hard enough, but to find out your husband isn't the man you thought, is even harder. At each turn, Lucy comes face to… show more.