Review: Penance for the Dead

“Penance for the Dead” is the fourth installment in Cara Devlin’s Bow Street Dutchess mystery series. In this episode, Audrey and Bow Street Officer Hugh Marsden must once again join forces to ferret out a killer, though Hugh is the prime suspect!

The relationship between Audrey and Hugh continues to develop. The mystery of Hugh’s background unfolds in surprising ways after his half-sister turns up asking for help and then, shortly after, is found dead in a ballroom. I can’t say too much more without going into spoiler territory.

Suffice it to say, I devoured this book. It was scrumptious. The series is different and creative, with challenges for the characters that seem insurmountable at times. The slow burn romance is on point as is the use of Audrey’s ability to learn about the victims of murder. This episode was the quickest read yet. If you like historical mysteries with a slow burn romance and a touch of the paranormal, this is a series not to be missed.

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