If you want to read this latest Phoebe mystery than I recommend reading the first two books in the series to get a better understanding of all the main characters that surround Phoebe. I was very glad that there was a list of the main characters and how they were related to Phoebe and her family and friends. I enjoyed the mystery and all the interaction between the characters. I enjoy this time period of the mid 1840s in the south. I liked the bit of romance that is throw in also. I received a copy of this book from Tooman Tales for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will. ( )

I like how Phoebe continues to grow in character with each book in this historical ChristFic mystery series. Phoebe's spark of chemistry with a certain detective here is fun to watch, and the story's climax is particularly exciting.

If you're new to the series, I'd recommend starting with Book One, Phoebe's Secret. That way, it'll be easier to keep the plethora of returning characters sorted and to fully appreciate how/why they matter.
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I received an advance reading copy of this book. All opinions are my own. ( )