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A Grave Matter by Anna Lee Huber
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
I am flying through The Lady Darby Mystery series and while I do not want to stop, I also do not want it to end. Thankfully, I still have 7 books to go! A Grave Matter by Anna Lee Huber is book three in the series and we pick up with Lady Kiera Darby heading back to her childhood home to stay with her brother. She is still reeling after the death of her childhood friend. Her sister is almost to her confinement, so going home seems to be the best course of action. On the night of Hogmanay celebrations are being held and the traditions are in full swing when a man covered in blood enters the hall. The caretaker has been murdered and not only that a grave has been disturbed nearby. With no one else with experience to handle the investigation, it falls to Lady Darby who sends for Sebastian Gage. Together, they will discover that this is a serial grave robber who intends to put people in their graves as well as rob them.
The macabre continues! –this time with grave robbers! There is even a little more historical detail added in this installment, particularly details from the Jacobite Rebellion. With this book taking place in Scotland, it is no wonder that these events are discussed with much emotion. I also appreciated the details regarding Hogmanay and the traditions that mean so much to the Scottish people. Lady Kiera takes much pride especially when she must explain the reasons behind the celebrations.
While I do love the historical detail, the complex mystery, and the gothic aesthetic…my heart does lie with these characters. Sebastian and Kiera’s chemistry continues to grow and they are always helping each other. They both have something to learn from each other and something to teach each other. However, this book is also filled with secrets that threaten to divide Kiera and Sebastion. Plus there is the emotional heartache watching Kiera deal with her grief. It felt very real and anyone who has dealt with loss could relate to her range of emotions.
I hated when the book ended because I wanted more. I already have the next 3 books lined up and I can’t imagine it will take long for me to get through them. I rate this book 5 out of 5 wonderful stars!
The macabre continues! –this time with grave robbers! There is even a little more historical detail added in this installment, particularly details from the Jacobite Rebellion. With this book taking place in Scotland, it is no wonder that these events are discussed with much emotion. I also appreciated the details regarding Hogmanay and the traditions that mean so much to the Scottish people. Lady Kiera takes much pride especially when she must explain the reasons behind the celebrations.
While I do love the historical detail, the complex mystery, and the gothic aesthetic…my heart does lie with these characters. Sebastian and Kiera’s chemistry continues to grow and they are always helping each other. They both have something to learn from each other and something to teach each other. However, this book is also filled with secrets that threaten to divide Kiera and Sebastion. Plus there is the emotional heartache watching Kiera deal with her grief. It felt very real and anyone who has dealt with loss could relate to her range of emotions.
I hated when the book ended because I wanted more. I already have the next 3 books lined up and I can’t imagine it will take long for me to get through them. I rate this book 5 out of 5 wonderful stars!