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Description: After being sidelined for a pesky gunshot wound, typist-turned-field agent Evelyne Redfern is ready for her next assignment with Britain’s secretive Special Investigations Unit. When a British Intelligence informant in Portugal mysteriously disappears just after hinting that he has vital information about German plans that could tip the balance of World War Two, Evelyne and her dashingly irksome partner, David Poole, are sent headed to Lisbon to find him.
Once they land, Evelyne and David aren't even able to leave the airport, before she discovers one of their fellow aeroplane passengers murdered and uncovers a diary with a clear link between the victim and their missing informant. With their mission in jeopardy before it can truly begin, Evelyne and David fight to keep their cover intact as they descend deeper into the shadows that surround Lisbon’s glittering collection of wealthy expats and dangerous spies. This case will test Evelyne and David’s training, charm, and wit―and their growing attraction for one another.
Genre: Mystery - Historical
Why I Picked This Book: I've read the first two books in this series and really enjoyed them so of course I had to pick this one up.
My Impression: Julia Kelly is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical fiction authors and this is one of the historical mystery series I look forward to the most. This was a great read with a unique setting that allowed for a wide variety of issues to happen. I really enjoyed the mix of murder, espionage, and personal as Evelyne tries to figure out all the chaos around her which includes dealing with her complicated (and shady) father and her relationship with her partner David Poole.
Portugal isn't the usual setting for a World War II mystery so it made for an interesting twist on the usual Homefront mystery. The intricacies of working in a neutral country made this extra interesting. I like Evelyne as a main character. She's smart and well trained but isn't always flawless. Her background is interesting and her relationship with her father is complicated. I liked the dynamic between Evelyne and David as well. They're both professionals but have a connection and feelings for each other.
This was a solid historical mystery with interesting and complex characters and even more complicated plots. This is a series best read in order as there is quite a lot of background information needed for everything to make sense.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I'm looking forward to reading more from Julia Kelly both her mysteries and fiction.
Would I Recommend this Book? I would - though I would recommend you start with the first book in the series. This can be read as a standalone but I think would be more enjoyable if read in order.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? I would - though I would recommend you start with the first book in the series. This can be read as a standalone but I think would be more enjoyable if read in order.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
This looks really good. I am going to add book one to my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't read the first two books. Will get those done and then this one looks very good as well. Thanks for your thoughts!
ReplyDeleteI was reading and thinking that's like a series I have been reading. Then I clicked, it is the series I have been reading. I need to book this up at the library so I will. Interesting that it is set in a neutral country.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good. I didn't realize it was part of a series. I have to check out the first book.
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