Victorian

I expected more. The era is interesting and well researched, but I never felt it. It is suppose to be a sexy historical. I didn't see it. There is lots of sex, but it isn't sexy.

Death at Rottingdean
Author: Robin Paige
Copyright: 1999 (Berkley); 290 pgs.
Series: 5th in the Victorian/Edwardian Mystery series
Sensuality: N/A
Where & When: Rottingdean, Fall 1897

The return of the Earl of Amerleigh from the war front is cause for celebration to everyone except his hoydenish neighbor, Charlotte Cartwright. The peculiar woman runs her father's businesses and estate with a tigh fist, and she won't let anyone, not even charming Roland Temple, wrest her hard-earned earnings from her. Will the Earl win back what's rightfully his...and her love? 

WICKED PLEASURES by Helen Dickson, Harl Historical, Nov. 07.

Wicked schemes are afoot at Westwood Hall this Christmas.  And lovely, innocent Adeline Osbourne will be ensnared by dark, dashing Grant Leighton and a scandalous assignation.

This sequel to Silent in the Grave is fantastic and even better than the first. Raybourn maintains high drama, intrigue and sexual attraction at tightwire tension throughout. Tears and laughter are to be had at the expense of the heroine, the irreverent and indomitable Julia Grey, which only endears her to us more. I love this series, and you will, too. 

Raybourn's debut novel is a stellar achievement in Victorian murder mysteries, skillfully painting the setting in bold, vivid strokes, while realisitically portraying a collection of quixotic relatives and strong-willed female characters. The sparks fly between the hero and heroine and the sexual tension between them is palpable.

The first book hooked me so I had to read this second installment!

Silent in the Grave
Author: Deanna Raybourn
Copyright: 2007 (Mira); pgs. 511
Series: 1st in the Julia Grey/"Silent" series
Sensuality: Mature Themes **

Death, Mourning and a Victorian Mystery