Barbara’s rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Series: Field and Greystone #4
Publication Date: 7/25/25
Period: Victorian London
Number of Pages: 335
OMGoodness! In this exciting installment, we get to solve three murders, recover missing evidence, root out corruption in Scotland Yard, and watch the slow-burn relationship between Henry and Amelia take another step forward. Over the course of the series, I’ve really come to enjoy both Henry and Amelia, as well as the supporting cast. Each book offers a self-contained mystery and can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting from the beginning to fully appreciate the character development.
In the previous book, Inspector Henry Field finally closed the cold case that had haunted him for nearly two years. Matthew Greystone had been brutally stabbed, and for a long time, his killer remained at large—until Henry caught him. Henry could finally breathe easier… until the murderer escaped. Now, Henry must hunt him down again. As time passes and the fugitive remains missing, Henry’s reputation begins to suffer—especially as more bodies turn up. It becomes clear that someone isn’t just committing murders—they’re actively working to make Henry look guilty.
Amelia doesn’t play a major role in solving the crimes this time, but she remains a strong presence in the story. Hopefully, we’ll see her more involved in the investigation in the next book.
The story grabs you from page one and keeps you guessing right up to the end. The author does an excellent job of throwing in red herrings while keeping the real culprit hidden. Just when you think you’ve figured it out—surprise! And when you combine that with progress in Henry and Amelia’s romance, it makes for a winning read.
I highly recommend this book, this series, and this author.
I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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