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Feeling tired and restless after the conclusion of her previous case (The Path of the Wicked), Liberty Lane is ready for some tea and companionship at the home of her friend Marguerite Blessington. Instead, she is embroiled in the British aristocracy's interest in Prince Louis Napoleon and a valet who is hiding out at Blessington's home, a Frenchman who has escaped from France with papers that may keep the Prince from jail. No sooner does Liberty arrive than strange things begin to happen: a fire near the scullery, and then the report of a burglary that never happened. But more sinister things are about to happen, including a murder and an encounter with spies, and news about the man that Liberty loves that will shake her to her very core.

I have to admit the political machinations in this story made my head spin. Good thing the usual familiar characters were there to keep it balanced: Liberty, her friend Amos Legge the commensurate groom, the street urchin Tabby, and even police officer Bevan and Liberty's beautiful mare Rancie. The mystery is suitably convoluted and will keep you guessing until a telling clue is thrown in before the final few chapters. There's also the new experience of seeing usually practical Liberty experiencing jealousy. (And I must admit the fact that she left a suspect alone with temptation in her path was pretty stupid, but then it was an emergency.)

Not one of my favorite Liberty Lane mysteries, but well worth checking out.


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Friends in High Places A Victorian London Mystery A Liberty Lane Mystery Caro Peacock 9780727885050 Books Reviews

As brilliant and as enjoyable as the other fine mysteries by this author. I loved being in this story.
Love this author
I've read every other Liberty Lane book, and was looking forward to another great read, but something about this story just didn't work for me. It was well-written, as usual, but maybe the whole series is just going on too long. It feels like none of the characters are growing, and I dislike the supposed romance between Liberty and her beau. It feels way too forced. I'd rather read about her interactions with her assistant, Tabby, or Amos, the groom. But maybe that's just a personal preference.
Overall, a good read, but not sure I'm too eager for any more that may come along in the series.
Feeling tired and restless after the conclusion of her previous case (The Path of the Wicked), Liberty Lane is ready for some tea and companionship at the home of her friend Marguerite Blessington. Instead, she is embroiled in the British aristocracy's interest in Prince Louis Napoleon and a valet who is hiding out at Blessington's home, a Frenchman who has escaped from France with papers that may keep the Prince from jail. No sooner does Liberty arrive than strange things begin to happen a fire near the scullery, and then the report of a burglary that never happened. But more sinister things are about to happen, including a murder and an encounter with spies, and news about the man that Liberty loves that will shake her to her very core.

I have to admit the political machinations in this story made my head spin. Good thing the usual familiar characters were there to keep it balanced Liberty, her friend Amos Legge the commensurate groom, the street urchin Tabby, and even police officer Bevan and Liberty's beautiful mare Rancie. The mystery is suitably convoluted and will keep you guessing until a telling clue is thrown in before the final few chapters. There's also the new experience of seeing usually practical Liberty experiencing jealousy. (And I must admit the fact that she left a suspect alone with temptation in her path was pretty stupid, but then it was an emergency.)

Not one of my favorite Liberty Lane mysteries, but well worth checking out.