Publisher Description:
After a humiliating mistake, lawyer Benjamin Booker resolves to never again trust a beautiful woman. When an old friend is killed, the senior partner isn’t satisfied with Bow Street’s efforts and asks Benjamin to investigate. Eager to leave London for a while, Benjamin agrees. Evidence takes him to a remote island on the Thames, a world unto itself, shrouded in mist and mystery. Soon he finds himself falling for the main suspect–a woman who claims not to have left the island in ten years. But should he trust her?
On Belle Island, Isabelle feels safe and leads a productive life, but fear keeps her trapped there. When Mr. Booker arrives with news of her trustee’s murder in London, Isabelle is stunned. She has not left the island, yet she has a recurring dream about the man’s death. Or is it a memory? She had been furious with him, but she never intended . . . this.
When a second person dies and evidence shockingly points to her, Isabelle doesn’t know who to trust: the attractive lawyer or the admirer and friends who assemble on the island, each with grudges against the victim. Can she even trust her own mind? While they search for the truth, secrets come to light and danger comes calling.
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My Review:
This is a terrific English historical mystery. I loved everything about it. The historical setting has outstanding detail. The description of Belle Island made me want to visit there. The storyline is intriguing and romantic. I would think that I had the mystery solved, and then another credible suspect would pop up that would make me question my theory. (I love books like that!) The two main characters are believable and I liked them. Benjamin and Isabelle’s story does not get off to a smooth start, as Isabelle herself is a main suspect. Benjamin finds himself In a position of not knowing who to trust, even if she appears to be a sweet and beautiful young woman.
If you like English mysteries, you’ll love this one. This book is a keeper, and a I’ll be reading it again.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About Julie Klassen
Julie Klassen loves all things Jane–Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. She worked in publishing for sixteen years and now writes full time. Three of her novels have won the Christy Award for Historical Romance. She has also won the Minnesota Book Award, the Midwest Book Award, and Christian Retailing’s BEST Award. Julie is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She and her husband have two sons and live in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit www.julieklassen.com and talesfromivyhill.com for more information.