June 4, 2018

REVIEW: Deadly Election: A Flavia Albia Novel by Lindsey Davis

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviews / C+ Reviewsancient-Rome / family relationships / First-Person / Flavia Albia series / Historical / historical mystery / murder-investigation / Private-investigatorNo Comments

In the first century A.D., during Domitian’s reign, Flavia Albia is ready for a short break from her family. So despite the oppressive July heat, she returns to Rome, leaving them at their place on the coast. Albia, daughter of Marcus Didius Falco, the famed private informer (now retired), has ... more >

May 16, 2018

REVIEW: Enemies at Home: A Flavia Albia Novel by Lindsey Davis

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsancient-Rome / family relationships / First-Person / Flavia Albia series / Historical / historical mystery / murder-investigation / Private-investigator4 Comments

“There are rules for private informers accepting a new case. Never take on clients who cannot pay you. Never do favours for friends. Don’t work with relatives. If, like me, you are a woman, keep clear of men you find attractive. “Will I never learn?” In Ancient Rome, the number ... more >

January 15, 2018

REVIEW: Mystery Loves Company by Sheri Cobb South

JayneB Reviews / Book Reviewsclass differences / England / Historical / London / murder-investigation / Regency6 Comments

Returning to London after his honeymoon (For Deader or Worse), Bow Street Runner John Pickett soon discovers wedded bliss is not without its pitfalls, as he finds it galling to be financially dependent on Julia, his aristocratic bride. When he is summoned to the home of Lady Washbourn, Pickett finds ... more >