Ann Granger

This was my first time reading a novel by Ann Granger. Lizzie Martin takes up the post of companion to her godfather's widow. Circumstances and a brief association with a Scotland Yard inspector puts her directly in the path of a murder mystery. Overall, I thought this was a solid story with likable main characters and just enough twists and turns to keep me interested.

I'm a little surprised by the mediocre ratings on Goodreads but as often happens lately, my opinion didn't align with the majority of reviews. I do plan to read book two in the series, [b:A Mortal Curiosity|2717149|A Mortal Curiosity (Lizzie Martin, #2)|Ann Granger|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1312002825l/2717149._SY75_.jpg|2742745].… (more)

Inspector Ben Ross investigates another Victorian crime in foggy London, this time involving a young woman. Not to be outdone, his wife Lizzie makes her own investigative contributions to the case. Both Ben and Lizzie are likeable and level headed characters. There are a lot of historical details in this well composed story with changes in venue outside of London, which kept things interesting. (I cannot say specifics, otherwise it will give away an interesting detail of the plot.) Needless to say, I was kept guessing who the perpetrator was until the final chapters.

Rating: 4.5 stars
Original publication date: 2019… (more)