Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Book Description:
Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortuneteller. Meanwhile, his old pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut, a Coronation Day variety show. But upon hearing that their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, has been found dead in his flat, the two men join forces to find out what happened.
While Max is stuck in rehearsals, Edgar finds himself heading to New York, hot on the trail of a mesmerist he's sure has valuable information for themâand his trusty sergeant, Emma, investigates some important leads at home. As the clock ticks down to Coronation Day, the team must scramble to keep Max's small-screen debut from ending in a dangerously explosive finale.
My Review:
I am a huge fan of the Ruth Galloway series but the Magic Men series is really starting to grow on me. With each book, the series gets better and better. I love the post WWII setting of Brighton Beach. This book shows the advent of TV and the coronation of Elizabeth from the 1950's. All the characters are interesting and the anarchists plot to blow up the coronation magic show is very exciting. I like the team of the DI, Edgar Stephens, and the magician, Max Mephisto, working together to solve the mystery. I'm looking forward to Ruby and Edgar's marriage in the future installment and I would highly recommend this series to those who love historical mysteries.
Elizabeth II's coronation is looming, but DI Edgar Stephens is busy investigating the death of a local fortuneteller. Meanwhile, his old pal, the magician Max Mephisto, is rehearsing for his television debut, a Coronation Day variety show. But upon hearing that their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, has been found dead in his flat, the two men join forces to find out what happened.
While Max is stuck in rehearsals, Edgar finds himself heading to New York, hot on the trail of a mesmerist he's sure has valuable information for themâand his trusty sergeant, Emma, investigates some important leads at home. As the clock ticks down to Coronation Day, the team must scramble to keep Max's small-screen debut from ending in a dangerously explosive finale.
My Review:
I am a huge fan of the Ruth Galloway series but the Magic Men series is really starting to grow on me. With each book, the series gets better and better. I love the post WWII setting of Brighton Beach. This book shows the advent of TV and the coronation of Elizabeth from the 1950's. All the characters are interesting and the anarchists plot to blow up the coronation magic show is very exciting. I like the team of the DI, Edgar Stephens, and the magician, Max Mephisto, working together to solve the mystery. I'm looking forward to Ruby and Edgar's marriage in the future installment and I would highly recommend this series to those who love historical mysteries.
