Dollycas's Thoughts
Lady Darby has left the planning of her upcoming nuptials to her sister who needs something to keep her mind on during her confinement waiting for her baby to be born. With no pending inquires with husband to be Sebastian Gage, Kiera takes a commission from Lord Drummond to paint a portrait of his wife. Sadly Lord Drummond is much like most men in this era and view their wives as property and are abusive. This strikes very close to home for Kiera. Before she can help Lady Drummond the woman is dead. Cause of death, Apoplexy. Back in this time period many peoples cause of death was Apoplexy or what is now called a stroke. The term was used widely when when doctors didn't know the cause. Without an autopsy it truly couldn't be challenged but Kiera knows the woman was murdered so she convinces Gage to start an inquiry, much to the dismay of many.
This is definitely a series that needs to be read in order as each new book builds from the last. Gage and Kiera's relationship had a rocky start that has changed and evolved in each book always surrounded by a top-notch mystery. Kiera still needs to build a feeling of trust with Gage. She was treated horribly my her first husband. Meeting his father in this installment shakes the security they had built, especially when she know Gage is keeping parts of his past a secret.
I enjoyed the subplot of Kiera's sister Alana and her husband Phillip. Her pregnancy wasn't an easy one and Phillip could be a typical man of this time period or could be the wonderful husband he seemed to be in past books.
As for the mystery, Gage and Kiera are interviewing everyone that had contact with Lady Drummond, including her husband, the staff, and her friends. The investigation also takes they to the dark and dangerous streets of the city as they try to determine what caused her death. Kiera is strong and independent and doesn't appreciate being told she can't go or do something. Gage tries to protect her but sometimes he even needs help from a certain unsavory character.
Anna Lee Huber continues to impress me with her storytelling. As a reader I am engaged almost even before I start reading because I know what to expect from this author. She has never disappointed me. I love the imagery of Scotland her words create. Her depiction of characters across all social classes is exceptional. Her plot lines are tight and the dialogue is excellent.
My reading schedule was messed up last year which made this book stay on my To-Be-Read shelf for far too long. That will not be the case with A Death Draws Near out July 5.
Lady Darby has left the planning of her upcoming nuptials to her sister who needs something to keep her mind on during her confinement waiting for her baby to be born. With no pending inquires with husband to be Sebastian Gage, Kiera takes a commission from Lord Drummond to paint a portrait of his wife. Sadly Lord Drummond is much like most men in this era and view their wives as property and are abusive. This strikes very close to home for Kiera. Before she can help Lady Drummond the woman is dead. Cause of death, Apoplexy. Back in this time period many peoples cause of death was Apoplexy or what is now called a stroke. The term was used widely when when doctors didn't know the cause. Without an autopsy it truly couldn't be challenged but Kiera knows the woman was murdered so she convinces Gage to start an inquiry, much to the dismay of many.
This is definitely a series that needs to be read in order as each new book builds from the last. Gage and Kiera's relationship had a rocky start that has changed and evolved in each book always surrounded by a top-notch mystery. Kiera still needs to build a feeling of trust with Gage. She was treated horribly my her first husband. Meeting his father in this installment shakes the security they had built, especially when she know Gage is keeping parts of his past a secret.
I enjoyed the subplot of Kiera's sister Alana and her husband Phillip. Her pregnancy wasn't an easy one and Phillip could be a typical man of this time period or could be the wonderful husband he seemed to be in past books.
As for the mystery, Gage and Kiera are interviewing everyone that had contact with Lady Drummond, including her husband, the staff, and her friends. The investigation also takes they to the dark and dangerous streets of the city as they try to determine what caused her death. Kiera is strong and independent and doesn't appreciate being told she can't go or do something. Gage tries to protect her but sometimes he even needs help from a certain unsavory character.
Anna Lee Huber continues to impress me with her storytelling. As a reader I am engaged almost even before I start reading because I know what to expect from this author. She has never disappointed me. I love the imagery of Scotland her words create. Her depiction of characters across all social classes is exceptional. Her plot lines are tight and the dialogue is excellent.
My reading schedule was messed up last year which made this book stay on my To-Be-Read shelf for far too long. That will not be the case with A Death Draws Near out July 5.
This series just keeps getting better and better! In this episode, Lady Darby and soon to be husband, Sebastian Cage, investigate the sudden and strange death of Lady Drummond....the catch....it is not even known if her death was murder or due to natural causes......and her overbearing and abusive husband is no help.....Kiera also meets her future father-in - law, Lord Cage.....needless to say the encounter is not pleasant .....
