Search - Death on the Lizard (Victorian-Edwardian Mystery, Bk 12)

The latest edition in the Sheridan series wasn't my favorite--Kate and Lord Sheridan are apart too much for my liking, plus the historical characters, who are normally so interesting, were rather boring and unlikeable. I have enjoyed the series immensely, but this one let me down.

In this 12th book of the series, Charles is investigating the "accidental" death of a telegraph operator in the local village while Kate is staying at a local widow's home helping her while the widow deals with the grief of the accidental drowning of her daughter for which she somehow feels responsible. Charles and Kate aren't together very often throughout the investigation of the two mysteries which eventually converge into one. I found the competition between telegraph companies to be interesting and the lengths they would go to be the first to send a wireless communication across the ocean.


Although this book was a fine book, I had the feeling that the authors were really growing weary of their main characters. In fact, it took me a very very long time to complete the book because it just didn't hold my interest as well as previous books.
I am not sorry that I read it, but it definitely felt like a "final" book.

Another in a great series with wonderful historical side notes

I enjoyed this book as I have all of the Robin Paige offerings. I particularly like the historic references which are quite accurate for a work of fiction. I hope there will be more forthcoming from this author.