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I am not sure I wanted to read this one, because I had such a moral dilemma with this author’s first book, The Lost Apothecary.

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One thing I have been aware of is that 9 x out of 10, most things I have heard is how blessed this author is with her choice for a book cover. If anything, it does attract one to her books.

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When this one was donated to my Little Free Library Shed, I had an interesting choice, right? Should I or shouldn't I?

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Well...

I decided to...

Read it.

The question is�

Was it the right choice?

Premise: Lenna has chosen to participate in a séance as an understudy to Vaudeline, a spiritualist and medium. Lenna is haunted by the murder of her sister, Eve, and she wants answers. Perhaps, this may give her some. Vaudeline was asked by Mr. Volckman, the president of the London Séance Society to investigate fraudulent practices within the Society. He happened to be murdered the same night as Eve. This provides an opportunity for both Lenna and Vaudeline to head to London, to solve both murders.

Could their deaths be connected?

The story is told in 2 alternating POV’s � Lenna’s in third person and Mr. Morley, the vice-president of the London Séance Society in first person.

Although the story had an interesting premise, and it begins well, the narrative felt slow and redundant. The plot also felt lacking, uneven and uninspired.

I found myself skip reading to the end just to find some resolution.

The good news�

The author does provide an Author’s note, Victorian Funereal Feasting recipe, and a suggested further reading list. (If interested.)