Tincture of Murder by Donna Fletcher Crow- A Review

E-book format
Publisher: Greenbrier Book Company (November 30, 2012)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Fourth in the Lord Danvers Victorian True Crime Mysteries

Synopsis:

It's Victorian era England and Lord Charles Danvers and his wife Antonia are asked to come to York by his brother to help solve a string of mysterious deaths at the Magdalen House- an asylym for poor, pregnant women.

After a mysterious fire at their estate Lord and Lady Danvers decide to go there just on holiday but are soon thrust right into the middle of death when one of their host servants dies. Will they solve the mystery before another death occurs?


My review:

 I thought the book started off slow and there were a few typos but nothing really distracting. It picked up quickly for me and I enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery. I also liked the characters and the way the book weaved in real events of the time and social justice issues. Overall I enjoyed the book and look forward to reading the other books in the series. 

* I received a complimentary copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
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Comments

  1. LectusDecember 30, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Hi!
    I got your link from the follow for follow group in GoodReads.
    I'm following you now :-)
    This is my link to follow back http://onlectus.blogspot.com/

    Happy new year!

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  2. Donna Fletcher CrowDecember 31, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Thank you so much for the review, Lisa. I'm so glad you enjoyed Charles and Antonia! All the best for the new year.

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  3. momto8blogDecember 31, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    thanks for the review...we are constantly looking for new books to read!!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
    and happy New Year!

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    1. UnknownDecember 31, 2012 at 1:53 PM

      You're welcome. I'll check your site out.
      Lisa

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