Anne von Wettin, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, wanted independence. She fled to American and became a Pinkerton Detective until her father, feeling her life unsuitable, insisted that she go home. Now, however, the Queen has taken an interest in her granddaughter’s profession. Murders have been committed in Austin, Texas that resemble the Ripper’s. There is also concern that a member of the royal family might be responsible.
In December 1885, Annie finds herself back in Austin working on the case of the Midnight Assassin. She is partnering again with Isiah Joplin, the man who romantic attentions were one of the reasons her father whisked her back to England.
When the murderer strikes again on Christmas Eve, the victim is someone known to Anne and Isiah. This murder offers fresh evidence to the investigators, but can they find the killer and solve the case?
This is a well researched historical romance and mystery. The author does a good job of feeding information about the Ripper murders into the case of the Midnight Assassin. The background of the 1800s is well done and makes you feel part of the era. I highly recommend the author’s notes at the end about the actual murders.
Anne and Isiah are perfect as partners and the aura of romance is pervasive, but not over done. I like both characters and felt the romance added to the suspense rather than detracting from it. I also enjoyed the scenes in Britain with Queen Victoria.
If you enjoy historical fiction and unsolved mysteries, this is a book you’ll like.
I received this book from Barbour Publishing for this review.
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