A review by laurenjodi
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen
4.0
Heirs and Graces
4 Stars
Queen Mary requests that Lady Georgiana Rannoch come to the aid of her old friend, the Dowager Duchess of Eynsford. It would seem that the long lost heir to the Dukedom has been found in the Australian outback, and is in dire need of some etiquette training. Unfortunately, the young heir, Jack Altringham, is soon accused of murder when his uncle, the current Duke, is found dead with Jack's knife in his back. Can Georgie prevent another scandal for Her Majesty's friend?
These books are such light-hearted fun with some very subtle yet insightful satire thrown in.
Georgie is as delightful as ever as she attempts to help young Jack navigate the rough seas of the English Aristocracy and their oftentimes illogical social dictates. Jack's incredulous reactions to it all lead to several laugh-out-loud moments.
The mystery itself is one of the more convoluted in the series with several red-herrings to keep the reader guessing. The eventual explanation is logical overall despite one or two strange twists toward the end.
Looking forward to Georgie's next adventure.
4 Stars
Queen Mary requests that Lady Georgiana Rannoch come to the aid of her old friend, the Dowager Duchess of Eynsford. It would seem that the long lost heir to the Dukedom has been found in the Australian outback, and is in dire need of some etiquette training. Unfortunately, the young heir, Jack Altringham, is soon accused of murder when his uncle, the current Duke, is found dead with Jack's knife in his back. Can Georgie prevent another scandal for Her Majesty's friend?
These books are such light-hearted fun with some very subtle yet insightful satire thrown in.
Georgie is as delightful as ever as she attempts to help young Jack navigate the rough seas of the English Aristocracy and their oftentimes illogical social dictates. Jack's incredulous reactions to it all lead to several laugh-out-loud moments.
The mystery itself is one of the more convoluted in the series with several red-herrings to keep the reader guessing. The eventual explanation is logical overall despite one or two strange twists toward the end.
Looking forward to Georgie's next adventure.