Historical Analysis Team Report II
A review of Rachel McMillan's Murder in the City of Liberty
This novel was the epitome of historical romantic mysteries set in 30s Boston, with all the civil unrest, tension between the protagonists, and the underlying web binding crime and their pasts together.
Reggie is her usual charming self- even as the loved ones of her former life jeopardize her independence. Hamich stands tall as a strong man despite his disability, and shines an honesty seldom seen in fiction. And Lucas stays in the shadows, a safe distance from his beloved cousin as he moves further into the world of crime- but still manages to charm himself into his status as a favorite character. And, of course, there is Nate, good old Nate- who doesn't deserve any of the antisemitism threatening Boston.
The historical aspect itself is rife with tension revealing an evil that haunted that era, and tragically today as well. The author also does such a spectacular job at instilling the aura and lingo of the times, giving an atmospheric immersion of 1930s.
The romance really rises in tension in this installment, with our characters having been partners for a couple years now (and Hamich being the only honest one in the relationship), but a side romance also rises.
And the mystery takes a darker turn than I was expecting, knocking me off guard, but these deadly beliefs have deadly consequences.
Anyway, if you enjoy historical novels, romantic novels, and/or mysteries, you will enjoy this expertly crafted story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, and the views and opinions are my own.
This novel was the epitome of historical romantic mysteries set in 30s Boston, with all the civil unrest, tension between the protagonists, and the underlying web binding crime and their pasts together.
Reggie is her usual charming self- even as the loved ones of her former life jeopardize her independence. Hamich stands tall as a strong man despite his disability, and shines an honesty seldom seen in fiction. And Lucas stays in the shadows, a safe distance from his beloved cousin as he moves further into the world of crime- but still manages to charm himself into his status as a favorite character. And, of course, there is Nate, good old Nate- who doesn't deserve any of the antisemitism threatening Boston.
The historical aspect itself is rife with tension revealing an evil that haunted that era, and tragically today as well. The author also does such a spectacular job at instilling the aura and lingo of the times, giving an atmospheric immersion of 1930s.
The romance really rises in tension in this installment, with our characters having been partners for a couple years now (and Hamich being the only honest one in the relationship), but a side romance also rises.
And the mystery takes a darker turn than I was expecting, knocking me off guard, but these deadly beliefs have deadly consequences.
Anyway, if you enjoy historical novels, romantic novels, and/or mysteries, you will enjoy this expertly crafted story.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher, and the views and opinions are my own.
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