About the book:
After a humiliating mistake, lawyer Benjamin Booker resolves to never again trust a beautiful woman. When an old friend is killed, the senior partner isn't satisfied with Bow Street's efforts and asks Benjamin to investigate. Evidence takes him to a remote island on the Thames, a world unto itself, shrouded in mist and mystery. Soon Ben finds himself falling for the main suspect--a woman who claims not to have left the island in ten years. But is he a fool to believe her?
On Belle Island, Isabelle Wilder feels safe and leads a productive life, but fear keeps her trapped there. When Mr. Booker arrives with news of her trustee's murder in London, Isabelle is stunned. She has not left the island, yet she has a recurring dream about the man's death. Or is it a memory?
When a second person dies and the evidence shockingly points to her, Isabelle doesn't know whom to trust: the attractive lawyer or the admirer and friends who assemble on Belle Island, each with grudges against the victim. Can she even trust her own mind? While they search for the truth, secrets come to light and danger comes calling.
My review:
This was a very enjoyable book with a great mystery and a sweet romance! I loved learning more about investigations during this time period in England. I also loved the eerie feel of the story, especially as Isabelle dreamt of the murder and it's unclear why she knew details. You also don't know who to trust; everyone seemed to have a motive! I really enjoyed trying to figure out who the murderer was. Benjamin had a strong faith; I loved that he talked about praying instead of worrying, as Isabelle tended to do. It was definitely a great reminder for me! Isabelle struggled with trusting God since she had lost most of her family and also dealt with anxiety, even panic attacks when faced with leaving the island. It was nice to see a heroine who wasn't so perfect. Benjamin also struggled with feeling like a disappointment to his father for not going into the family business and had felt distant from him for years. He was sweet and chivalrous and wanted to trust Isabelle but didn't want to get duped again. The romance was sweet and there was some exciting action. I highly recommend this book if you like Regency, mystery or romance!
I received an ebook from Bethany House Publishers. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
The Author
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© Farrow Media Julie Klassen
Julie Klassen (www.julieklassen.com) loves all things Jane--Jane Eyre and Jane Austen. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Julie worked in publishing for 16 years and now writes full-time. Her novels have sold over 1 million copies, and three of...
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