Since Jamie and Henri agreed to be Kingsmen consultants, they'd not had much call to actually consult. Which is a fortuitous thing, as Henri is up to his neck in labwork and interviews for a new Magical Examiner due to Sanderson's departing. He is hardly in any position to add more tasks onto his shoulders.
Which, naturally, means two disasters strike at once.
In a brilliant coup, a group of thieves have struck the railroad and stolen a breathtaking three hundred thousand crowns in gold. No one has any idea how, who, or where the ingots have gotten to. The Kingsmen on the case are baffled, as this is hardly their normal purview. They naturally reach out to their Kingsmen consultants, which mean Jamie and Henri are now on the week-old case.
To spice things up further, someone is routinely sneaking through the palace wards and lurking about the grounds, and no one has any idea how the breach is occurring. Seaton's beside himself trying to figure it out and Henri has been drawn in to assist him.
As Jamie would say: When it rains, it pours.
From Goodreads:
It takes more than three charms to commit murder.
When an old childhood friend comes to Henri asking for help in solving his parents' murders, Henri agrees immediately. He knows this case is not going to be easy. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood's bodies had been found magically posed to mimic a statue, and the investigator in charge ruled it a murder-suicide. Which is simply not feasible according to the Atwood children.
Aware this is a high society case and all attention will be on them, the team makes their way out to the Atwoods' vacation home. Upon arrival, Jamie and Henri are horrified to find most of the trace evidence destroyed by incompetence, the bodies unpreserved, and the case file a single page of notes. To top it all off, the local police force wants nothing more than to see them fail.
Add in a string of suspicious burglaries, compromised wards, arson, and a suspect who will do anything to keep the truth under wraps, and Jamie and Henri are ready to commit murder themselves.
It takes more than three charms to commit murder.
When an old childhood friend comes to Henri asking for help in solving his parents' murders, Henri agrees immediately. He knows this case is not going to be easy. Mr. and Mrs. Atwood's bodies had been found magically posed to mimic a statue, and the investigator in charge ruled it a murder-suicide. Which is simply not feasible according to the Atwood children.
Aware this is a high society case and all attention will be on them, the team makes their way out to the Atwoods' vacation home. Upon arrival, Jamie and Henri are horrified to find most of the trace evidence destroyed by incompetence, the bodies unpreserved, and the case file a single page of notes. To top it all off, the local police force wants nothing more than to see them fail.
Add in a string of suspicious burglaries, compromised wards, arson, and a suspect who will do anything to keep the truth under wraps, and Jamie and Henri are ready to commit murder themselves.
From Goodreads:
My first review of Breaking and Entering 101, Three Charms for Murder, Grimoires and Where to Find Them
My Review:
Of course I loved reading these books again! I love this series so much, I love Henri and Jamie and watching them investigate these cases! And of course these later two books have those big developments in their personal relationship that I love!
How do you catch an elusive thief?
There is nothing more delightful than a bookfaire with his lady love. At least, until Henri learns that a grimoire belonging to the dangerous Reaper's Set has been stolen without its protective box. When Henri and Jamie go looking for answers, they are horrified to discover more than one volume has been stolen without its protective box.
Jamie has never seen Henri so livid or frightened. The spells in the grimoires, unchecked, are powerful enough to make a building melt. Literally. Melt. They need to find them quickly, for the war-era grimoires could tear the city apart--and have already gotten a head start.
With the thief nowhere to be found and still stealing grimoires, Jamie, Henri, and Seaton are more than ready to catch him.
Please.
And thank you.
My first review of Breaking and Entering 101, Three Charms for Murder, Grimoires and Where to Find Them
My Review:
Of course I loved reading these books again! I love this series so much, I love Henri and Jamie and watching them investigate these cases! And of course these later two books have those big developments in their personal relationship that I love!
The first mystery was a heist story, and on a train no less. And the second is a questionable death with severe incompetence to misconduct. And the third is the theft of magical books. They're all unique cases and I enjoyed watching the gang investigate!
Of course there's developments in the world, with the ability to contact Earth and what results from that. And the training of the ducklings. A lot going on, and some really iconic moments, like the girls night out, and strawberries!
But I have to say, the romance between Henri and Jamie finally at that point where they're acting on their feelings, is just the best! Jamie now has had the time to acclimate, and I love what that means for her and I can't wait to see what further changes that'll bring (I'm looking at you, work she does!)
Absolutely loved rereading these books, and I'm so excited for the next book in this series!
Author: Honor Raconteur
Series: The Case Files of Henri Davenforth #4, 5, 6
First Read: March 29th, 2020, September 1st, 2020, April 30th, 2021
Author: Honor Raconteur
Series: The Case Files of Henri Davenforth #4, 5, 6
First Read: March 29th, 2020, September 1st, 2020, April 30th, 2021
Read: October 31st, 31st, 31st 2021
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Books!
Publisher: Raconteur House
Published: March 20th 2020, September 17th 2020, April 30th 2021
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2021 Books!
Publisher: Raconteur House
Published: March 20th 2020, September 17th 2020, April 30th 2021
Breaking and Entering 101:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
Three Charms for Murder:
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
Grimoires and Where to Find Them
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| 5/5 Hearts |
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| 5/5 Books |
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| 5/5 Stars |
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