Week 11 Review: A Deceptive Composition

From Goodreads:

Lady Kiera Darby and her dashing husband, Sebastian Gage, hope they've finally found peace after a tumultuous summer, but long-buried family secrets soon threaten to unravel their lives . . .

October 1832. Kiera is enjoying the slower pace of the English countryside. She, Sebastian, and their infant daughter have accompanied her father-in-law, Lord Gage, home so that he can recuperate from the injuries he sustained in a foiled attempt on his life. But as the chill of autumn sweeps across the land, they receive a summons from an unexpected quarter. Lord Gage's estranged uncle—a member of the notorious Roscarrock family—has been murdered, and his family is desperate for answers. Despite Lord Gage's protests, Kiera and Sebastian press on to Cornwall to assist.

It isn't long before they discover that almost nothing is as it seems among the Roscarrocks, and they've been lured to their isolated cove under false pretenses. There are whispers of a lost treasure and frightening allusions to a series of murders stretching back decades that touch the lives of the family personally. Kiera and Sebastian are left with no choice but to uncover the truth before the secrets of the past threaten to destroy them all.

My Review:
It was so great to read this book! This series is just so great and I loved this latest installment-after the last book focused on Lord Gage, that this case focuses on his maternal family, and we got to explore that in this book, it was so great! 

This mystery went places that were so shocking and so fantastic and thrilling to read! Because Lord Gage's great-uncle has died, and he is urged to come to the family home and help investigate. And oh, how many family members there were, and all the complicated emotions, I just had to keep reading! 

There was so much family history and secrets going on in this book, focused on both the recent death, and on the smuggling incident that got Lord Gage's friend killed and him set off. Which raised all sorts of emotions, and challenged a few relationships, but also strengthen others. 

I just wanted to shake my head at the end. Like, all this, for what? It was just like the tale that was told, that people just became obsessed, and couldn't think clearly. Though I do wish we could've found out who the silent partner was. I doubt it was important, but I would've loved to know who. But this was one of the most bittersweet endings in a while, if not the most bitter. It's debatable, but so much of this didn't need to happen, and it's sad what it cost. 

I absolutely loved reading this book and I can't wait to read more by Anna Lee Huber! 

Author: Anna Lee Huber 
Series: Lady Darby Mysteries #12
Read: March 15th, 2024
Source: NetGalley 
Reason Why: Love her writing and this series, and it's a Historical Fiction 2024 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Berkley
Expected Publication: June 18th 2024

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars