This is Ms. Smith's second book in the Poppy Denby Investigates Series and I must say I enjoyed it as much as I did the first! Poppy is a roaring twenties newspaper reporter that has a knack for finding herself in the middle of criminal mysteries while trying to get her story!
Not only is the book exciting and suspenseful, it is also historical fiction, one of my favorites. I stepped back in time with the fashions, social issues and attitudes of an era of dramatic changes. I had never heard of the Romanov royal family or the red and white Russians until now. Very interesting!
Poppy finds herself in the midst of a dangerous political mystery. The Romanov's Faberge egg was stolen at an exhibition she attends for the newspaper. Although it is heavily guarded, someone manages to turn out all the lights and a guard is shot. The more she investigates the murkier the evidence becomes. Instead of narrowing down the list of suspects the number grows as do the murders. Who can she trust? She begins to learn the sad history of the exiled royal family and their stolen treasures. Poppy finds herself in great danger and realizes she may have gotten herself into situations she cannot handle. She may have even put those she loves at risk.
The story is fast paced and totally unpredictable. Poppy's eye for detail is amazing. I never knew what was going to happen from moment to moment, finding myself constantly surprised at every twist and turn. Even though the plot is multi-faceted it was easy to read and follow. If you read it at night plan to stay up late; you won't be able to put it down! I couldn't! Looking forward to Poppy's next adventures!
I received this book from Kregel Publications. I have given an honest review and the opinions I have stated are my own.
Not only is the book exciting and suspenseful, it is also historical fiction, one of my favorites. I stepped back in time with the fashions, social issues and attitudes of an era of dramatic changes. I had never heard of the Romanov royal family or the red and white Russians until now. Very interesting!
Poppy finds herself in the midst of a dangerous political mystery. The Romanov's Faberge egg was stolen at an exhibition she attends for the newspaper. Although it is heavily guarded, someone manages to turn out all the lights and a guard is shot. The more she investigates the murkier the evidence becomes. Instead of narrowing down the list of suspects the number grows as do the murders. Who can she trust? She begins to learn the sad history of the exiled royal family and their stolen treasures. Poppy finds herself in great danger and realizes she may have gotten herself into situations she cannot handle. She may have even put those she loves at risk.
The story is fast paced and totally unpredictable. Poppy's eye for detail is amazing. I never knew what was going to happen from moment to moment, finding myself constantly surprised at every twist and turn. Even though the plot is multi-faceted it was easy to read and follow. If you read it at night plan to stay up late; you won't be able to put it down! I couldn't! Looking forward to Poppy's next adventures!
I received this book from Kregel Publications. I have given an honest review and the opinions I have stated are my own.
