I’ve been patiently waiting for this sequel after absolutely loving A Marvellous Light. This followed a similar story structure, but had a distinct difference in its setting on a transatlantic ocean liner. With the mystery having a set boundary like that, there were strong Agatha Christie or Clue vibes, which was quite fun. I personally had a hard time following some of the plot, but I know that was my own fault. I enjoyed it nonetheless, especially for Marske’s characters. Maud and Violet, our leads, were great, but the side characters in their troop really brought this to life for me. Lord Hawthorn especially is a favorite, and if there are more books in this world, I really hope he returns! As with the first book, heads up for some quite steamy and very “open door” scenes.