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A lady with a secret past.
A man in search of a killer.
They thought they had nothing in common-
until their first kiss.
The suspense begins with the first sentence of this romantic mystery from the pseudonymous Quick (Jayne Ann Krentz uses this pseudonym for her Victorian novels). Gossip spreads fast about the liaison between "unimportant, unfashionable, excessively dull" Louisa Bryce and wealthy, handsome Anthony Stalbridge. In reality, their first kiss was a spur-of-the-moment coverup when the two are caught snooping around Elwin Hastings's mansion. Louisa, an undercover reporter for the sensational newspaper, Flying Intelligencer, is investigating Hastings's crooked financial dealings, while Anthony seeks the truth about his fiancée, one of three society women who supposedly committed suicide a year ago. Under the guise of their romance, Louisa and Anthony expose Hastings's many criminal schemes. Their relationship isn't all business, however, and Louisa's profession isn't her only secret. Quick's tightly woven tale allows little room for extraneous subplots every cracked safe and mysterious prostitute plays an important role. Light humor and playful love scenes temper the more gruesome moments for an alluring combination of foggy nights and steamy afternoons. (Apr.)
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Thomas Cameron
reviewed The River Knows on August 12, 2019
The River Knows
This is a good book but not an amazing one. One of those that you will find nice to read but you won't remember in two weeks. There are some better books by Stephanie Laurens out there.
As usual with Stephanie Laurens, we are dealing with very well outlined and interesting characters. And we're talking about four pairs here! And in a fairly short book! The main pair is Caroline and Max. In my opinion, the least interesting of all couples. Sarah and Darcy as well as Arabella and Hugo are much more remarkable. I would like to see Arabella and Hugo as the main one. Unfortunately, they are definitely on the margins of the whole story. It is a pity.
I am not entirely convinced about the motives that guide Max from the very beginning. As soon as he meets Caroline, he decides to seduce her. And without fail implements his plan. For what purpose? To make her his lover? It doesn't really suit the romance hero. This is a bit strange and vague.
Anyway, the story is okay, could be better.
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