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As Death Draws Near by Anna Lee Huber
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Sometimes it was difficult to accept the terrible lengths people would go to for their beliefs, particularly when they fooled themselves into thinking they were acting in the Lord’s name or for the public’s good when they were truly reacting out of hatred and fear.”
AS DEATH DRAWS NEAR
As Death Draws Near by Anna Lee Huber is the 5th book in the Lady Darby series. Sebastian Gage and Kiera Darby have finally wed and are enjoying their honeymoon. However, the honeymoon is put on pause when they get a notice from Sebastian’s father, Lord Gage. On the orders of Wellington himself, they are to head to Ireland to investigate the death of a nun. The country is still being torn apart by religious animosity. Could the death of this nun be religiously motivated and also politically motivated? One thing is for sure—this case is wrought with danger from all angles.
I guess it is a relief that Kiera and Gage are finally wed but I do miss that tension that plagued them in the first books. They have amazing chemistry! However, their relationship is growing on a whole new level-now it is marriage and the possibility of starting a family. But they know they must continue with their investigative partnership. I love that Kiera and Gage are getting better at being more open and honest with each other especially as Kiera struggles with wanting to continue her portraits and investigate murders. But she worries that she is not going to be a good mother. This aspect can be so relatable to those who are becoming mothers.
I did enjoy the religious and political backdrop. The author did a terrific job at showing the political gains to be had by those in charge but also how that affects the people.
I LOVE this series! I hope it just keeps continuing on! Nothing is as it seems and keeps the readers guessing every single time! 5 out of 5 stars!
I guess it is a relief that Kiera and Gage are finally wed but I do miss that tension that plagued them in the first books. They have amazing chemistry! However, their relationship is growing on a whole new level-now it is marriage and the possibility of starting a family. But they know they must continue with their investigative partnership. I love that Kiera and Gage are getting better at being more open and honest with each other especially as Kiera struggles with wanting to continue her portraits and investigate murders. But she worries that she is not going to be a good mother. This aspect can be so relatable to those who are becoming mothers.
I did enjoy the religious and political backdrop. The author did a terrific job at showing the political gains to be had by those in charge but also how that affects the people.
I LOVE this series! I hope it just keeps continuing on! Nothing is as it seems and keeps the readers guessing every single time! 5 out of 5 stars!