Genre: Historical, Mystery, Detective
Published: 2003
Personal rating: 5/5
Yearly count: 12
Boston 1868: The wealthy are enjoying the height of the Gilded Age--but not all are wealthy. As governess to the Hewitt family, Irish immigrant Nell Sweeney is sent to discover the truth behind the rumor that their son--thought to be killed in the Civil War--is still alive and in prison.
I loved this Gilded Age mystery. Nell Sweeney is a great character and very well thought out by the author. Her position as a governess coupled with her background gives her the ability to move through virtually all layers of society. How she got to where she is plausible, and on the whole she felt like a real person from that time. Coupled with a great plot with interesting twists and turns, this book was really great. I have high hopes for the rest of this series and will definitely seek them out.
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