Scotland, 1830. Lady Kiera Darby is no stranger to intrigue—in fact, it seems to follow wherever she goes. After her foray into murder investigation, Kiera must journey to Edinburgh with her family so that her pregnant sister can be close to proper medical care. But the city is full of many things Kiera isn't quite ready to face: the society ladies keen on judging her, her fellow investigator—and romantic entanglement—Sebastian Gage, and ultimately, another deadly mystery.
Kiera's old friend Michael Dalmay is about to be married, but the arrival of his older brother—and Kiera's childhood art tutor—William, has thrown everything into chaos. For ten years Will has been missing, committed to an insane asylum by his own father. Kiera is sympathetic to her mentor's plight, especially when rumors swirl about a local girl gone missing. Now Kiera must once again employ her knowledge of the macabre and join forces with Gage in order to prove the innocence of a beloved family friend—and save the marriage of another…
From Goodreads:
Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her dear friend, Lady Kiera Darby is in need of a safe haven. Returning to her childhood home, Kiera hopes her beloved brother Trevor and the merriment of the Hogmanay Ball will distract her. But when a caretaker is murdered and a grave is disturbed at nearby Dryburgh Abbey, Kiera is once more thrust into the cold grasp of death.
While Kiera knows that aiding in another inquiry will only further tarnish her reputation, her knowledge of anatomy could make the difference in solving the case. But agreeing to investigate means Kiera must deal with the complicated emotions aroused in her by inquiry agent Sebastian Gage.
When Gage arrives, he reveals that the incident at the Abbey was not the first—some fiend is digging up old bones and holding them for ransom. Now Kiera and Gage must catch the grave robber and put the case to rest…before another victim winds up six feet under.
My Review:
Wow, it was really great to read more books in this series! I enjoyed watching Kiera and Gage investigate more mysteries, though the 3rd is the first that her skills for investigating are the main reason why she's investigating, instead of it being personal, which is pretty great!
The second mystery she has to investigate, she does so that her friend won't be accused, much like she didn't want to be accused in the first book. That he has a past that makes it likely that he's the guilty party, just like she did. There were definite parallels in their stories that Kiera drew!
Really enjoyed Kiera and Gage dance around their emotions. He opens up, and then we learn just how much he kept secret, and it would keep happening. It was tough, because with each opening, they grew closer, and then something would draw them apart! But that ending of A Grave Matter, well, I think that pattern's over now!
One thing that Kiera mentions, is that she has secrets. And what I want to know is, if we know these secrets or not. Is she keeping them from her thoughts until they become relevant in a future book? Or do we know what they are because they aren't secrets from her thoughts? I want to know!
Really enjoyed these books, and I can't wait to read more!
Author: Anna Lee Huber
Series: Lady Darby Mystery #2, 3
Read: August 12th, 13th, 2019
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: I enjoyed the first book and I enjoyed it, and they're Historical Fiction 2019 Books and Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2019 Books!
Publisher: Berkley
Published: September 3rd 2013, July 1st 2014
Mortal Arts:
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A Grave Matter:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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