Harriet Klausner's Review Archive
The coroner rules the death was an accident, but one of the girls Rosamond Appleton, heir of Lady Susanna Appleton, thinks otherwise. Susanna learns of Rosamond’s suspicion that murder occurred so she travels to Baudkenstones to see if there is any truth to her foster daughter’s belief. She finds ample evidence that Louise was in deed murdered and is surprised to see Annabel Mac Reynolds there as she knew herwhen he was an intelligence gatherer for Catherine De Medici. These women accompanied by Rosamond’s biological mother Eleanor team up to try to find a killer and if true, prevent a plot to free Mary from happening.
A Lady Appleton mystery is a very special treat and the latest book in the series is no exception. Elizabethan England comes alive due to the vivid descriptions and historical tidbits interwoven into the plot. Readers can picture the manor houses and upper class lifestyle. Kathy Lynn Emerson encourages the audience to try to solve the who-done-it because the puzzle is fascinating with plenty of suspects containing viable motives. Historical mystery is at its best with Lady Appleton’s superb caper.