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Sebastian and Hero are four days into their marriage when the honeymoon is interrupted by the murder of Gabrielle Tennyson, an antiquarian and good friend of Hero's. Both of them are drawn into the investigation, working together and sometimes at cross purposes.
This was a gnarly mystery with lots of players and suspects who might have benefited from Gabrielle's death. I loved the way Hero and Sebastian interacted with each other, even when they weren't being as forthcoming as they should have b ...more
This was a gnarly mystery with lots of players and suspects who might have benefited from Gabrielle's death. I loved the way Hero and Sebastian interacted with each other, even when they weren't being as forthcoming as they should have b ...more
Four and a half stars
Time doesn't elapse very quickly between books in this series. I think the eight months between books three and four have been the longest stretch of time so far. This time we're dealing with the shortest time interval as only four days have passed since the end of the last book, an ending that saw Sebastian and Hero facing a new, scary, and exciting future.
The murder victim this time is/was a good friend of Hero's so it's a given that she and Sebastian will investigate. Whe ...more
Time doesn't elapse very quickly between books in this series. I think the eight months between books three and four have been the longest stretch of time so far. This time we're dealing with the shortest time interval as only four days have passed since the end of the last book, an ending that saw Sebastian and Hero facing a new, scary, and exciting future.
The murder victim this time is/was a good friend of Hero's so it's a given that she and Sebastian will investigate. Whe ...more
When Maidens Mourn
4 Stars
Sebastian St. Cyr and his new bride are pulled into another case when the body of Hero's friend, Gabrielle Tennyson, is discovered floating in a boat near an archeological dig related to King Arthur's Camelot. When Gabrielle's young cousins are also revealed to be missing, Sebastian and Hero find themselves in a race against time to stop a ruthless killer before it is too late.
An enjoyable addition to the series. The character development is excellent as usual and the i ...more
4 Stars
Sebastian St. Cyr and his new bride are pulled into another case when the body of Hero's friend, Gabrielle Tennyson, is discovered floating in a boat near an archeological dig related to King Arthur's Camelot. When Gabrielle's young cousins are also revealed to be missing, Sebastian and Hero find themselves in a race against time to stop a ruthless killer before it is too late.
An enjoyable addition to the series. The character development is excellent as usual and the i ...more
Jan 07, 2019
Veronica
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-mystery
Home remodels have made it hard to read a physical book so I decided to revisit some old, favorite friends via audiobook to ease my stress. What can I say? I adore Sebastian and Hero and their world and I enjoy any chance to revisit them. Davina Porter's narration makes a great story even better.
My original review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ...more
My original review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ...more
Mar 03, 2014
Veronica
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-mystery
Jul 19, 2014
Kris (My Novelesque Life)
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
fiction,
britain,
historical-fiction,
1800s,
romance,
suspense,
mystery,
historical-mystery
RATING: 4 STARS
Sebastian and Hero are married! I love that Harris did not draw this out like many series do with the whole "will they or won't they". I like that softness that Hero brings to Sebastian, but that it is not their romance that guides the story. As they are heading off to their honeymoon, there is a murder, of course. The woman murdered was a friend of Hero's so both get dragged into solving the crime. Just because they are now married does not mean that either of them has changed, a ...more
Sebastian and Hero are married! I love that Harris did not draw this out like many series do with the whole "will they or won't they". I like that softness that Hero brings to Sebastian, but that it is not their romance that guides the story. As they are heading off to their honeymoon, there is a murder, of course. The woman murdered was a friend of Hero's so both get dragged into solving the crime. Just because they are now married does not mean that either of them has changed, a ...more
UPDATE: Sometimes when I'm working and can't concentrate on a new story, I pull up an old favorite. I listened to this one for the first time, not too long ago. The story is still a five star. Davina Porter is an excellent narrator who pulls the listener into the story hook, line, and sinker. I will listen again.
Sebastian St. Cyr has me hooked. In When Maidens Mourn, the newlywed couple, Sebastian St Cyr and Hero postpone their honeymoon to look for the killer of Hero’s friend, Gabrielle Tennyso ...more
Sebastian St. Cyr has me hooked. In When Maidens Mourn, the newlywed couple, Sebastian St Cyr and Hero postpone their honeymoon to look for the killer of Hero’s friend, Gabrielle Tennyso ...more
Regency England, August 1812. Sebastian's plans to escape the heat of London for a honeymoon are shattered when the murdered body of Hero's good friend, Gabrielle Tennyson, is discovered drifting in a battered boat at the site of a long-vanished castle known as Camlet Moat. A beautiful young antiquarian, Miss Tennyson had recently provoked an uproar with her controversial identification of the island as the location of Camelot. Missing and presumed also dead are Gabrielle's two young cousins, ni
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Devlin's changing relationships with the people in his life manages to keep each of these books feeling fresh. I wasn't super crazy about the mystery in this one, as it didn't have very many layers. Despite its simplicity, I still adore the characters and setting. This continues to be one of my favorite series.
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Reread 2025
Reread 2016. *4.5* stars. Another excellent addition to the series. Loved the interaction between Hero and Sebastian - personally and while solving the mystery.
Reread 2016. *4.5* stars. Another excellent addition to the series. Loved the interaction between Hero and Sebastian - personally and while solving the mystery.
Wonderful addition to the series. Continues to be action paced and the dynamic between all the characters is a delight. Murderer, didn't pick it yet again.
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4.5 stars, rounding up.
I feel silly that I didn't even guess at the obvious suspect. Maybe the author wrote it so well, or this reader was so tired after the holiday.....?
I did like the domestic story and the involvement of both investigators. ...more
I feel silly that I didn't even guess at the obvious suspect. Maybe the author wrote it so well, or this reader was so tired after the holiday.....?
I did like the domestic story and the involvement of both investigators. ...more
4.5
I love this series!
Jan 16, 2016
Sunny
marked it as to-read
Jul 03, 2016
Windyhill
marked it as to-read
Nov 27, 2016
✨ Vittoria ✨
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical-mystery
Jul 20, 2020
Charlene
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
mystery-suspense-thriller,
historical-fiction
Oct 30, 2018
Renee
marked it as to-read
4.5 stars
Apr 27, 2020
Shelby
marked it as to-read
