Review: Silence of Deceit

“Silence of Deceit” is the third entry in Cara Devlin’s “Bow Street Dutchess” series. In this adventure, an acquaintance of Audrey’s is found dead. Bow Street Principal Officer Hugh Marsden reluctantly involves Audrey in the case, but they soon find themselves uncovering a dangerous scheme of blackmail and murder that reaches into the darkest parts of Audrey’s past. Sometimes at odds, they race to find the killer before Audrey can become a victim or see her secrets exposed to society.

This series just keeps getting better and better. The romantic tension between Audrey and Hugh is well-written and wisely shows the complexity of their relationship. There is no easy path for these two, but that is part of the appeal of this story and the series as a whole. The mystery seems simple on the surface, but time and again, Audrey and Hugh can’t make the pieces of the puzzle fit together…what are they missing? The twists and hidden relationships in this one keep the reader guessing. I can hardly wait for the next book in the series!

This book is great for those who enjoy historical mysteries and slow-burn romances. 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.