Garden of Lies

Garden of Lies by Amanda Quick Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of Otherwise Engaged and The Mystery Womanpresents an all-new novel of intrigue and murder set against the backdrop of Victorian London… The Kern Secretarial Agency provides reliable professional services to its wealthy clientele, and Anne Clifton was one of the finest women in Ursula Kern’s employ. But Miss Clifton has met an untimely end—and Ursula is convinced it was not due to natural causes. Archaeologist and adventurer Slater Roxton thinks Mrs. Kern is off her head to meddle in such dangerous business. Nevertheless, he seems sensible enough to Ursula, though she does find herself unnerved by his self-possession and unreadable green-gold eyes… If this mysterious widowed beauty insists on stirring the pot, Slater intends to remain close by as they venture into the dark side of polite society. Together they must reveal the identity of a killer—and to achieve their goal they may need to reveal their deepest secrets to each other as well… Angie's Comments: I was a big fan of Amanda Quick for many years, but haven’t read her recent books. This book seems like a (welcomed) blast from the past, as it resembles her earlier books. It is a lovely romance with a twist of mystery, without paranormal elements. It isn’t as good as her earlier books, but I still liked it very much! Ursula is a strong female character who has made a good living for herself and has strong loyalty to her friends. Slater is a closet romantic, who knows himself very well. I love how comfortable the characters are in their own skin. Recommended for readers of historical, mystery romance.     Request this item