ladyofbooks's review against another edition
4.0
An entertaining mystery, though left it open a bit for the next book in the series. While the murder was solved, a person remains unknown as Mr. X. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Philomena and the suspicious death of her friends husband. Plenty of action, suspense and even a nod or two towards the Strand, in regards to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Recommended for all cozy historical fiction readers! 4
tpasta's review against another edition
I found both the narrator and her best friend to be extremely annoying
elliemvbrown's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
backstagekath's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
amygibbs's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
tdesgross's review against another edition
2.0
Boring, with an easily solved mystery and an annoying, hypocritical heroine.
durrance_c's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
nasselin's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lively introduction for me to the world of Lady Daindridge. I loved the mystery being tied to horse racing, which was such a thing in that time period of New York. The resolution of the mystery was a little convolutted, and I had to read it a few times to understand all the nuances, but "Phil" is a worthy heorine, and I need to know more about her maid Lily! Plus, oooohhhh....the mysterious "Mr. X". That was surprising and I still wonder if I guessed the idenitity. I would love to read more in this series!
anderson65's review against another edition
3.0
British lady has a rowdy and dangerous introduction to New York. Will she save the day?