Garden of Lies

July 1, 2015

In London, during the late Victorian period, women have few opportunities for respectable income. Ursula Kern, hiding from a previous scandal, has opened a secretarial agency, using the new typewriting technology to place her clients in well-paying positions. When friend and colleague Ann Clifton is found dead, Ursula immediately suspects murder. Her own contract employer, amateur archaeologist Slater Roxton, is pulled into her investigation of criminal activities including murder, blackmail, and drugs. Quick, the pseudonym used by Jayne Ann Krentz for her historical romances, jumps into this mystery with immediate action, well-constructed characters, hot romance, and plenty of suspense. While the story verges on formulaic, the performance of Louise Jane Underwood adds depth with numerous accents and voices. VERDICT A bit of fun for fans of historical romance, romantic suspense, and mysteries with historical settings. ["With sassy wit, a mystical touch, and delectable sensuality, Quick sweeps readers into another delightful...escapade that is sure to leave fans smiling and satisfied": LJ 4/15/15 starred review of the Putnam hc.]--Janet Martin, Southern Pines P.L., NC

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