Nevertheless, there are some exciting moments and the climax and resolution are particularly fraught and satisfying.

The mystery itself is quite straightforward and it is possible to guess both the culprit and the motive from the clues provided. It is always interesting to see just how far medicine and innovation have come. That said, the circumstances are outlined within the narrative, and there is no need to read the novella.Īs always, the historical background is fascinating and the inclusion of the beliefs and customs surrounding the Cholera outbreaks of the early 1830s is particularly compelling in light of our own pandemic. In this particular installment, Huber also makes reference to events that take place in a novella published in. Series note: While the mysteries in this series are standalone, there is ongoing characterization and allusions to events in previous books. To clear their name, the Gages begin their investigation to uncover the truth behind the book and unmask a killer. But when the publisher is found bludgeoned to death, Kincaid, as well as Kiera and Gage, is amongst the suspects. When they find themselves in the crosshairs of the killer, they will soon discover that the truth does not always set you free, and death can lurk around any corner'- … ( más)Ī new book and theatrical adaptation focusing on the life of Scottish crime lord Bonnie Brock Kincaid is all the rage in Edinburgh.

But family quarrels and the revelation of a secret Kiera has been keeping from Sebastian threaten to undermine their investigation. Now, the Gages are on a hunt to unmask a deadly fiend. When the publisher is found brutally murdered-in an imitation of a gruesome scene-the finger not only points to Bonnie Brock as the possible culprit, but also the Gages, who have been outspoken in their condemnation of the tale. A rash of crimes break out across the city, seemingly inspired by the play and book. Once again Kiera finds herself fighting off scandalous lies while the play's popularity continues to grow. Rumors are swirling that Bonnie Brock, not Gage, is the father of Kiera's unborn child. A new book and subsequent play features some of Kincaid's daring exploits as well as thinly veiled representations of Kiera and Gage.

Kiera and Gage have been eagerly awaiting their bundle of joy but trouble has been brewing in the form of roguish criminal Bonnie Brock Kincaid. 'Expectant parents Kiera and Sebastian Gage have been hoping for a respite from their inquiries, but murder and mayhem have a startling way of dropping into their laps in the all-new historical mystery in this national bestselling series.

A Wicked Conceit by Anna Lee Huber