“A riveting, fast-paced mystery full of wartime secrets, romance, and psychological trauma”

“Montclair seamlessly blends fair-play detection, immersive period detail, and dashes of humor in her latest historical”

“Set in 1946 London, Montclair’s sixth whodunit featuring matchmakers Iris Sparks and Gwen Bainbridge (after The Lady from Burma) is another winning blend of humor and mystery”

“The banter between Iris and Gwen remains brisk and hilarious, and Montclair does a particularly good job throwing readers off the culprit’s scent. Series fans will be over the moon”

“A page-turning mystery full of local color and angst-filled romances”

“Intriguing characters and two mysteries are intertwined with little-known regulations on mental health in postwar England”

“Along with providing a solid cast of characters, Montclair does a swell job of bringing 1946 London to life”

“A believable postwar tale with troubled heroines who must juggle lovers, spies, and an unexpected villain”

“Montclair’s capable, funny, and fully developed leads set a gold standard for the amateur sleuth subgenre. Dorothy Sayers’s fans will hope this series has a long run”

“Sharply plotted and filled with a robust cast of supporting characters, this is a mystery that both stands on its own and neatly links previous series entries”