Twenty-seven book in, there’s a reason why I keep coming back to the Gaslight Mystery series. Because when it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s my favorite kind of comfort read. And Murder in Rose Hill has all the best things about the series: a good mystery, historical touchstones, and above all, lots of fun with our favorite characters.
The mystery begins with a murdered young woman and proceeds through the twists of her professional and personal life until all suspects are eliminated… all but the killer. Meanwhile, President McKinley has been shot, Sarah and Frank balance work and family, and Maeve may finally have to make a decision about Gino and their growing feelings for each other.
I really enjoyed the mystery of this one, which was a relief after Murder on Bedford Street disappointed me. While I still identified the murdere before our heroes, they weren’t lagging so far behind me this time! There some very good suspects to choose from.
But most of all, I loved how much timed was spent with our main four interacting and moving forward in their personal plots. Sarah and Frank’s martial bliss (and banter) had me grinning, and I was so glad to see real progress between Gino and Maeve – at long last! She, of course, continues to be the smartest of the bunch when it comes to mysteries, and now she’s catching up in the interpersonal relationships department, too, which is gratifying, after all she’s been through.
This book had me hooked from the start, then left me satisfied – but still wanting more. If you love the characters as much as i do, you won’t be disappointed by Murder in Rose Hill.
My thanks to NetGalley and Berkley for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
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