I put away Ravens as I was in the mood for a mystery but something a bit more traditional or better yet, a mystery with characters I already know. So finally I thought why not Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn?
I read the first book in the series a while back and really enjoyed it. I still remember the first chapter of that book because I thought it had a great opening scene, and so I settled down with the second book in the series last night.
So far I know Lady Julia has been in Italy and is summoned to return back home for Christmas (perfect time to read this book no?). Of course when she arrives at her father’s estate for the grand celebration she finds that Nicholas Brisbane, the handsome inquiry agent she became acquainted with, is also staying at the estate and with a finacée in tow.
I’m enjoying this but where is the mystery? I am beginning to feel as if I’m reading a romance, which there’s nothing wrong with that but I want a corpse to appear here soon! haha… I don’t remember if this was the same in the first book but in this one all the main characters are beautiful and ravishing and that just screams romance to me. I’ve read my share of romance novels long ago so I know what I’m talking about.
Not sure if the series, which now has four books, is more in the romance genre but when I see the covers it does look that way. Anyway, so far it is a fun read and I’ll continue but I’m hoping a mystery is afoot soon.
So have you read these and what did you think?
Oh and I think Trish had a wonderful suggestion for me in my previous post – do mini reviews. Maybe then I can finish some reviews before year end. Stay tuned friends.
I have this book in my pile, but just haven’t got around to it. It must be the series thing; they intimidate me, LOL.
I think the mini reviews idea is great! 🙂
Mini reviews are great if you can do them. I keep trying and I’m just too wordy but I’m not giving up!!!
I really have never read of this series! And I am going to definitely look for this one here.
Yesterday I got myself a PD James mystery, have you read her?
I have a feeling I’d enjoy this series, even if it isn’t very mystery-ish!
I like the look of this series too. Need to find out the first one in the series though. A lovely book for this time of year. I am going to have to do some mine reviews too in order to catch up with my reviews.
I havent read these but I hope more mystery pops up soon. Happy reading 🙂
I stopped reading this series after the second book because I didn’t like the aspects you’ve talked about. I love the premise of them, but I wish they were less romancey!
Melody – That’s too funny. I understand though especially with some series which have like 20 or so books. You think you’ll never catch up! The first one in this series was really good. I’m liking this one but the mystery seems very light.
Bookfool, aka Nancy – I keep getting distracted by everything! haha.. don’t give up! We’ll make a pact to get them done 🙂
Veens – yes, I’ve read a couple of her books and really liked them. It’s been a while though.I do recommend them!
Nymeth – I think what I like most is that Lady Julia is not a conventional lady. It’s entertaining!
vivienne – The first one was really good. I stayed up late reading this one last night so I guess that’s a good sign 🙂 I think we should all do mini reviews!
bookworm – Finally! I think I’m close to half way and finally something sinister has happened. Yikes.
Anbolyn – Ah, I was afraid of that. I just don’t really read romances anymore so I don’t know how likely I am to continue with this one. The thing is I do enjoy some romance with my mysteries but the mystery has to come first you know.
Iliana–you crack me up with this review. I hope in the next installment you finally get a corpse! 😉 And this didn’t feel mini to me at all–you got your point across and I love that! Glad the “mini” suggestion is working for you.
I had to laugh at your comment about needing a corpse to show up. I would definitely be tired of the romance and ready for the corpse too!
Trish – I know, I sound so ruthless don’t I? haha… And, finally there is a corpse. Of course despite the horrible situation the heroine is still beautiful and the hero is quite dashing. Oh my 🙂
Kathleen – I tell you, I’ve been reading way too many mysteries. If there is no body by the second chapter something is wrong! haha.
I didn’t feel this one lived up to the first one either. I just couldn’t summon the same pleasure that the first one inspired from the first sentence!