Book Reviews of Death at Gallows Green (Victorian-Edwardian Mystery, Bk 2)

Victorian mystery

After reading the first book in the series, I was a bit hesitant to check out the second book. I am glad I did. The introduction of Beatrix Potter as one of Kate's new friends could have been over the top, but the author uses her well. I especially enjoyed how Charles is subtly introducing "science" to help solve crimes even when the end result might not be the one wished for. The limited acceptance of Kate as a social peer is also addressed thus giving a further glimpse into how the social classes were divided. I look forward to reading the next book.

A totally delightful read! Kate solves this one with the help of Beatrix Potter! Clever, clever, clever.

Second book in Victorian Mystery Series by Robin Paige. Beatrix Potter appears as a character in the mystery.

Book Description
In Death at Bishop's Keep, Kathryn Ardleigh captured the interest of detective Sir Charles Sheridan as they solved their first case together. Now the demise of a local constable and the disappearance of a child have the sleuthing couple on the trail of deadly greed and criminal mischief once again. And with the help of a shy woman who calls herself Beatrix Potter, Kate intends to uncover the sinister secrets of Gallows Green...

Kathryn Ardleigh is everything the Victorian English gentlewoman is not - outspoken, free-thinking, American...and a writer of the frowned upon "penny-dreadfuls." She shocked her ancestral home at Bishop's Keep - and captured the interest of detective Sir Charles Sheridan as they solved their first case together.

Now the brutal demise of a local constable and the mysterious disappearance of a child have the sleuthing couple on the trail of deadly greed and criminal mischief once again. And with the help of a shy young woman who calls herself Beatrix Potter, Kate intends to uncover the sinister secrets of Gallows Green...

A truly wonderful sequel to the first novel in this series. Old and new characters are well developed and the main plot and various subplots are well done and entertaining.

After reading the first two novels in this series, I have to wonder how two authors who live in Texas can write so well about England in the 1890s.

I find Victorian mysteries so--mysterious, much more than the here and now. This was wonderfully written, an enchanting mystery of the era. As usual i have started a series out of order, so now i will look for book 1. This book can stand alone but i did like it enough to find the beginning book and read that also. This is a charming author that can hold your interest with lots of detail and intrigue.

I loved this book, more for the relationship between the heroine and Beatrix Potter than the mystery. The authors develop personalities so well, and give a wonderful feeling of the time period.

A Victorian Mystery

A delightful mystery, quick read.