Stephanie Peña

The description of the poverty of the time

Reviewed: 10-17-24

I had trouble paying attention and had to repeat frequently so I probably can’t give it a very thoughtful review. I did enjoy the slight twist at the end and the reappearance of some previous characters, but Charlotte’s role seemed mostly in the background to me.

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This whole series was worth my time

Reviewed: 09-14-24

I may have liked this book the most out of the four in the series, but it’s difficult to be certain because I enjoyed them all so much. I think that Quinn weaves enough historical fact into the fiction to provide an entertaining education about the period. There were some passages where the book read more like a Harlequin romance than a historical fiction, and a few villains seemed comedic due to their extreme characterization. However, I was caught up in the plot so much that I found interruptions annoying and was sorry when the book came to its end.

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Surprisingly appealing

Reviewed: 08-19-24

I really enjoyed the character development and the way the story development entwined these women’s lives. I was surprised at how sympathetic I became for each of the women.

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Story and Narrative were impeccable but

Reviewed: 12-31-23

I love listening to books but many I enjoy are really not that compelling. This one was. I felt fear, grief, disgust, and joy right alongside Grace as her story progresses. Anyone that enjoys historical fiction centered on WWII will probably enjoy this book. I will be listening to it again.

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Fun romp

Reviewed: 12-27-23

I enjoyed having a little of 1920’s era post-war history mixed in with this cozy mystery. I enjoy the antics of this cast of characters.

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Throughly enjoyable

Reviewed: 09-28-23

I really enjoyed learning the backstory on the Mrs. Hudson. It was well written by King, and well read by the narrators. I wasn’t surprised to learn that there were some “quirks” in her history, either, to be honest. This was one of my favorites of the series.

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Enthralling

Reviewed: 05-24-23

I want sure at first that I would be able to get into this novel. The narrator’s delivery did not immediately appeal to me and I found myself unsympathetic to the main character even though I had never heard of him before. By the second chapter both the narrator and John Marshall had begun to interest me, and shortly thereafter I was hooked. The delivery of the narrator seems in keeping with how I would expect the main character to talk. The main character was developed to have layers that were appealing. It was a fascinating glimpse into history.

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I wish there was a fourth and fifth book

Reviewed: 05-19-23

Great story, great characters. Didn’t want it to end. Narrator did a good job, also, giving the story even more dimension.

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Good character/story development

Reviewed: 05-07-23

The book was an easy, enjoyable read. I loved the characters and their story lines. Definitely a relaxing way to spend some time.

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A great read after The Spy Wore Red

Reviewed: 12-24-22

This book was clear and entertaining. It helped filter the facts from the embellishments of Aline Griffith’s own “non-fiction”. It think it actually supported a surprising amount of incredulous bits from The Spy Wore Red. I enjoyed the notes sprinkled through out.

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