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The Queen’s Dog (Empire At Twilight Book 3) by N. L. Holmes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

The Queen's Dog (Empire at Twilight #3)The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is the year 1203BCE on the northern coast of Syria, in the vassal state of Ugarit where the life of a royal is one of luxury, but also statecraft, they have to show their loyalty to their Great King and his family, where arranged marriages are expected and wives must be faithful to their husbands, no matter how they are treated, or pushed to the side, all that matters is that they can produce an heir who can live long enough to learn and take over the throne, but the wives also have to be clever, cunning and wise so that they can be the regent in their husbands place when they are on diplomatic trips. Another common occurrence is that slavery was widespread and the more servants you had, the more highly ranked you would be, but there was also a lower class of slave, the eunuch, they were considered lesser and not to be trusted, however, one eunuch slave made his way up the ranks with hard work and diligence to become the Chamberlain of the Queen, he isn’t the most popular slave, but he is soft hearted and lonely, so when the Queen shows him some affection, he is ecstatic, believing that she loves him as he does her, but that is not to be, despite his most intense wishes for it.

This infraction of the kingdoms laws could cost him more than just his job and he is terrified that someone will find out what he has done, so when he is summoned, he is terrified that he has been found out, however, this is not the case, he is charged to spy on the Queen and note her comings and goings to see whether she is being the faithful wife she should be, he reluctantly agrees, but remains anxious as to whether someone saw the affection he was shown. Meanwhile, there are suspicions everywhere he goes and he has no idea what to do until he realises his mistake and decides to betray his love and report on her illicit and disloyal activities, however, his conscience will not let him rest, especially when the Queen is forced to divorce the King, but that is not the end of the scandal, she is then sentenced to death.

What will her slave do now that she is gone and will he ever be able to forgive himself for his part in it all and decides to come clean, but what will the repercussions of his actions and decisions be? This is another historical fantasy where intrigue lies around every corner and lies and deceit colour the air, creating a dangerous web which will catch you up in its snare until the end appears.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Notebook Mysteries ~ Parisian Intrigue (Notebook Mysteries Book 6) by Kimberly Mullins
Genre – Historical Crime
Page Count – 290
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A suspicious invitation for an all-paid trip to Paris… something doesn’t quite feel right to our favorite detective, but who would turn down a trip to the City of Lights? Especially a chance to see the 1889 Paris Exposition and spend time with family and loved ones? Emma, Jeremy, Tim, and Dora accept the offer and the Eiffel tower leads the way to see the marvels of the modern era.

Amazed at the demonstrations of innovations that will change their world, Emma and her team make new friends, some of who may not be “friends” at all!

There are two mysteries that entwine the team members. The first; a mysterious girl who appears and disappears-how can Emma and Jeremy help her? The second Dora is told a secret that could affect all at the exposition. WIll she and Tim be able to solve it on their own? The team finds themselves involved in more than sightseeing in the city of lights. Follow Emma and her team on their way to France for another grand adventure during the 1889 Paris Exposition.

Murder on Oak Street (A South Shore Mystery #1) by I.M. Foster-Review by Amanda Kimble

Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Murder on Oak Street (A South Shore Mystery #1) by I.M. Foster

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Murder on Oak Street is the first book in A South Shore Mystery Series. The book had me hooked from the beginning.

Daniel loved his job and had a good woman by his side. Or so he thought. She left him standing at the altar. So he moves on and the first case that he gets doesn’t sit right with him. Seeing that it falls back on his desk about the time another murder happens makes him wonder if they’re connected. The quote I chose for Daniel is: “Then I’d say my guardian angel was working overtime.”

Highly recommended for Historical Crime lovers.

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Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations #1) by CB Laurence-Review by Amanda Kimble

Road to the Mansfield (Express Investigations, #1)Road to the Mansfield by CB Laurence
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Road to the Mansfield: Express Investigations Series #1 by CB Laurence

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The author sure knows how to write. Road to Mansfield is the first book in the Express Investigations Series.

Francie left her home because her mom was dying. She didn’t know at the time that her momma was sick. It wasn’t until after she got to her new home she learned the truth. Now she’s being investigated because people around her keep dying. The quote I chose for Francie is: “I don’t know how I would have survived without you. It’s because of you Miss Claire doesn’t sell me. Not so far, anyway.”

Highly recommended for Historical Crime lovers.

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Murder on Oak Street ( A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster – Review by Brandy Vaughn

Murder on oak streetMurder on oak street by I. M. Foster
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book one in the series. The front of the book has a map of Patchogue which is helpful to orient the reader during the story. Murder on Oak Street has proved to be a well-woven and intriguing historical crime and investigation story. A murder mystery that keeps the pages turning and wondering who committed the crime. The author holds the readers attention through wonderful dialogue and scene description. I enjoyed reading this first book in the series and look forward to the next!
Review by @bilberrysweet

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Murder on Oak Street (A South Shore Mystery Book 1) by I.M. Foster
Genre – Historical, Crime

New York, 1904. After two years as a coroner’s physician for the city of New York, Daniel O’Halleran is more frustrated than ever. What’s the point when the authorities consistently brush aside his findings for the sake of expediency? So when his fiancée leaves him standing at the altar on their wedding day, he takes it as a sign that it’s time to move on and eagerly accepts an offer to assist the local coroner in the small Long Island village of Patchogue.

Though the coroner advises him life on Long Island is far more subdued than that of the city, Daniel hasn’t been there a month when the pretty librarian, Kathleen Brissedon, asks him to look into a two-year-old murder case that took place in the city. Oddly enough, the case she’s referring to was the first one he ever worked on, and the verdict never sat right with him.

Eager for the chance to investigate it anew, Daniel agrees to look into it in his spare time, but when a fresh murder occurs in his own backyard, he can’t shake his gut feeling that the two cases are somehow connected. Can he discover the link before another life is taken, or will murder shake the peaceful South Shore village once again?

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Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins-Review by Amanda Kimble

Divided LivesDivided Lives by K R Mullins
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Divided Lives by K.R. Mullins

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. The author knows how to keep me entertained with her historical novels. Each is better than the last. Divided Lives is the first book I’ve read by the author that doesn’t have anything to do with Notebook Mysteries.

Lottie is a lawyer by day and would hate for her private life to become public. When her on and off girlfriend goes missing she starts being blackmailed. Things start going sideways when Frank becomes involved. The quote I chose for Lottie is: “Why? I don’t know. After all the drama with Rose, Joseph seemed so sweet. He didn’t play games. If he said he was going to be somewhere, then that’s where he would be.”

Highly recommended for Historical Crime lovers.

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Pilot Who Knows the Waters (Lord Hani Mysteries #6) by N.L. Holmes-Review by Amanda Kimble

Pilot Who Knows the Waters (Lord Hani, #6)Pilot Who Knows the Waters by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Pilot Who Knows the Waters Lord Hani Mysteries Book 6 by N.L. Holmes

Another fantastic read by the author. Pilot Who Knows the Waters is the sixth book in the Lord Hani Mysteries Series. Hani and the gang are back and the adventure they’re on now is great.

Hani is back at it again. He’s once again leaving his family behind to go on a mission. This time it’s for the Queen and he knows what he has to do. Can he make it through this adventure? The quote I chose for Hani is: “I need to leave immediately. I told the messenger he could stay the night, but as soon as I can pack, I’m taking off. I’ll pick up Maya in Waset.”

Highly recommended for Historical Mystery lovers.

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The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4) by Lexie Conyngham-Review by Amanda Kimble

The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4)The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders #4) by Lexie Conyngham

This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The Bear at Midnight is the first book in the Orkneyinga Murders Series I’ve read. I will be looking for the others in the series.

Ketil is helping Thorfinn and with the murders he’s being accused. He thinks of ways he can clear not only his name, but someone else’s name. The quote I chose for Ketil is: “No one very convincing, that I can think of. His hird are mostly old or out of condition: as far as I know, no one has been hovering and waiting for him to die.”

Sigrid is not the only one being accused of the several murders happening. She’s also not the only one trying to clear her name. After Einar’s death things crumble. The quote I chose for Sigrid is: “It’s a shame Einar had no sons.”

Highly recommended for Historical Crime lovers.

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Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries #3) by NL Holmes-Review by Amanda Kimble

Scepter of FlintScepter of Flint by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Scepter of Flint (The Lord Hani Mysteries #3) by NL Holmes

The third book in The Lord Hani Mysteries Series and NL Holmes is fantastic. Holmes knows how to attract a reader’s attention.

Hani is sent to the capital for something. Things are getting strange within high places. The quote I choose for Hani is: “Will I have the aid of any troops? I can hardly stop a gang of tomb robbers by myself.”

Highly recommended for Historical Crime.

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The Queen’s Dog (Empire at Twilight #3) by NL Holmes-Review by Amanda Kimble

The Queen's DogThe Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

The Queen’s Dog (Empire At Twilight #3) by N.L. Holmes

Another fantastic read by Holmes. Reading this series always leaves me hanging on for more. I absolutely love the historical crimes she writes.

Naheshi is sent to live with the King and Queen. He’s told to spy on someone he holds dear. When something happens things don’t go as planned. The quote I chose for Naheshi is: “My lady, I am grieved to tell you they’re true. But who knows what was in her heart? My lady the queen is high-spirited. I think the discipline of her routine was hard on her. I feel sure she meant no harm.”

Highly recommended for historical crime lovers. This book will keep you attracted from beginning to end.

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