Millstone of Doubt

About the Book: 

Regency London’s detective duo is back on a new case--and this one is going to be a killerCaught in the explosion of the Hammersmith Mill in London, Bow Street Runner Daniel Swann rushes to help any survivors only to find the mill’s owner dead of an apparent gunshot.Even though the owner’s daughter, Agatha Montgomery, mourns his death, it seems there are more than a few people with motive for murder. But Daniel can’t take this investigation slow and steady. Instead, he must dig through all the suspects as quickly as he can, because the clock is ticking until his mysterious patronage--and his job as a runner--comes to an abrupt and painful end.

 It seems to Daniel that, like his earthly father, his heavenly Father has abandoned him to the fates.Lady Juliette Thorndike is Agatha’s bosom friend and has the inside knowledge of the wealthy London ton to be invaluable to Daniel. She should be in a perfect position to help with the case. Still, her instructor in the art of spy craft orders her to stay out of the investigation. But circumstances intervene, dropping her into the middle of the deadly pursuit.When a dreadful accident ends in another death on the mill floor, Daniel discovers a connection to his murder case--and to his own secret past. Now he and Juliette are in a race to find the killer before his time runs out. Erica Vetsch once again weaves a classic tale of how the old affects the new. 

My Review: 

With the explosion of a mill that was owned by the family of Juliette’s best friend, Juliette is drawn into a world of political unrest with anarchists and angry factory workers. She and Bow Street Runner, Daniel Swann, are looking for possible plots against the government and also trying to discover who killed the mill owner. There are several subplots that keep you guessing as to the motive for the murder. Being able to put the clues together and solve the crime before the villain is caught was so much fun. 

The turn of events that Daniel Swann finds himself a part of in his own life were a pleasant surprise! This gives him more possibilities for his personal relationship with Juliette. I am looking forward to seeing what developments will occur between the two of them. :) I recommend reading this series if you like mysteries with a hint of romance.

Thank you to Kregel Publications and also NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. A positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.