Review
The Fifth Ella Shane Mystery
It's September of 1900 and Ella Shane is back in New York City for her Metropolitan Opera debut, happily living in her townhouse with her new husband, Gil. Life is never quiet for the opera diva and her duke, at least not for long. Gil is asked to look into a decades old dalliance of the Prince of Wales which just may upset the entire line of succession. Add to that the prospect of blackmail when their good friend Paul is taken by police from a house of ill repute, a house run by his sister...when his only sibling is a brother. Whether as an opera diva, a duchess, or disguised as her cousin's younger brother, Ella will dive headlong into any investigation to help those who matter to her. Will it be enough?
The Ella Shane mysteries have it all, compelling characters, a touch of humor, a little romance, all combined in a well crafted mystery. I like how Ella and Gil maintain their separate identities, even investigating separate issues, yet come together to assist each other and make an even better team. Raw emotion will tug at your heartstrings, while other situations will have you giggling. I love Ella as Eddie and I admit Connor does make me swoon a bit.
I also appreciate historical mysteries that touch on pertinent issues in today's world. In A FATAL WALTZ we meet a transgender character. This addition does not try to force modern day issues into the past, it simply acknowledges a timeless truth, and highlights it with historical accuracy and a unique storyline.
Nefarious characters will challenge our friends in A FATAL WALTZ, a beguiling tale with intersecting mysteries that will keep you guessing.
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