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Case Files of Henri Davenforth #10
A Matter of Secrets and Spies
How many ways can a marriage proposal go wrong?
One: the ring gets stolen
Two: a storm destroys the beach
Three: a dead body, seriously?
Four: A THEFT RING?!
Come hell or highwater, he WILL propose before leaving this benighted island.
One: the ring gets stolen
Two: a storm destroys the beach
Three: a dead body, seriously?
Four: A THEFT RING?!
Come hell or highwater, he WILL propose before leaving this benighted island.
178 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 19, 2023
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About the author
Honor Raconteur
63 books842 followersEver since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
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December 23, 2023
What happened to the end of the book?
This is one of my favorite authors and I love this series. This book was very enjoyable until I got to the end. At first I thought I just accidentally skipped a few chapters but no, they just weren't there. I'm left very confused and unsatisfied with this read.
It felt like the author walked away in the middle of telling the story. Could she have at least written a better resolution to the ring of thieves or improved upon the setup, other than the Irene Adler reference, for more to follow? Like I said, this was just really out of character for this author. Don't know what happened.
This is one of my favorite authors and I love this series. This book was very enjoyable until I got to the end. At first I thought I just accidentally skipped a few chapters but no, they just weren't there. I'm left very confused and unsatisfied with this read.
It felt like the author walked away in the middle of telling the story. Could she have at least written a better resolution to the ring of thieves or improved upon the setup, other than the Irene Adler reference, for more to follow? Like I said, this was just really out of character for this author. Don't know what happened.
September 3, 2025
Content:
Language: None that I recall.
Violence: Mild. There is a murder, off-screen.
Sexual: Mild. There is kissing and hugs. There is one mention of a character taking advantage of connecting rooms, but that's it.
Really a 3.5
I was pretty excited to read another Henri and Jamie adventure, especially since this one promised a proposal would happen. It was quite different than all the books before it, in that it starts out with Jamie and Henri on vacation. It's laid back and sweet and focusing on Henri and his grand plans to propose to Jamie over the course of the trip.
The weird thing about this book was that halfway through, it just jumps back to them being in Kingston without any sort of transition other than a new chapter. It felt abrupt. And it happens again when it says, "one month later", not long after that. It felt incredibly choppy because there was an underlying mystery going on that felt slotted in rather than an organic part of the story. This book was all about getting the couple engaged, but .
I still enjoyed being with the characters I've come to love, and it was really cute to see Henri and Jamie on vacation. I was just underwhelmed with the accompanying case on this one, it felt totally forced and boringly unresolved. After thinking about it, I wish they'd stayed on vacation and that the mystery had been tighter. While the unresolved nature of the mystery could have been fine, it wasn't tension building like it was aiming to be. The foreshadowing fell flat. It wasn't necessary to anything and had me wondering why it was even there.
So, first half was a 4 star. Second half was a...wait what? 3 star.
Hopefully next book will be paced and plotted more cohesively. Because I love my Kingston peeps. And Felixes.
Language: None that I recall.
Violence: Mild. There is a murder, off-screen.
Sexual: Mild. There is kissing and hugs. There is one mention of a character taking advantage of connecting rooms, but that's it.
Really a 3.5
I was pretty excited to read another Henri and Jamie adventure, especially since this one promised a proposal would happen. It was quite different than all the books before it, in that it starts out with Jamie and Henri on vacation. It's laid back and sweet and focusing on Henri and his grand plans to propose to Jamie over the course of the trip.
The weird thing about this book was that halfway through, it just jumps back to them being in Kingston without any sort of transition other than a new chapter. It felt abrupt. And it happens again when it says, "one month later", not long after that. It felt incredibly choppy because there was an underlying mystery going on that felt slotted in rather than an organic part of the story. This book was all about getting the couple engaged, but .
I still enjoyed being with the characters I've come to love, and it was really cute to see Henri and Jamie on vacation. I was just underwhelmed with the accompanying case on this one, it felt totally forced and boringly unresolved. After thinking about it, I wish they'd stayed on vacation and that the mystery had been tighter. While the unresolved nature of the mystery could have been fine, it wasn't tension building like it was aiming to be. The foreshadowing fell flat. It wasn't necessary to anything and had me wondering why it was even there.
So, first half was a 4 star. Second half was a...wait what? 3 star.
Hopefully next book will be paced and plotted more cohesively. Because I love my Kingston peeps. And Felixes.
December 22, 2023
2023 bk 309. There are some new books I get that I leave sit for awhile in order to build up anticipation and then there are the ones I drop everything else for and devour. Such is the fate of A Matter of Secrets and Spies. At last, Henri plans to propose! A well thought out vacation spot, days to spend on the beach, shopping in small craft places, eating excellent food, all in a luxury resort. Add in a group that works to promote women's education and a group of ghosthunters and Jamie is in seventh heaven, until the storm, a broken bridge, and a mysterious death. Just what I wanted for my just before Christmas read. Thank you Honor Raconteur!
December 29, 2023
Disappointing
I've read all of the case file series, but in honesty I'm disappointed in this one. There were too many readily apparent things that the characters, law-enforcement professionals, should've picked up on quickly, yet didn't. It just seemed to be rather… slapped together. I would much prefer to wait longer and get a tighter book. This one is sloppy for lack of a better word.
I've read all of the case file series, but in honesty I'm disappointed in this one. There were too many readily apparent things that the characters, law-enforcement professionals, should've picked up on quickly, yet didn't. It just seemed to be rather… slapped together. I would much prefer to wait longer and get a tighter book. This one is sloppy for lack of a better word.
January 3, 2024
4⭐️
This book was FUN! After the slight disappointment of the last installment in this series I am glad that this book was not. It has all the excitement and fun from the first few books with the added bonus of having Henri and Jamie be a couple.
This story read like a Christie novel or one of those Victorian cozy mysteries, what with an isolated island, theft, parties and so much more. I absolutely loved how Henri planned everything and still everything went to sh*t before everything got good. It was hilarious and I agree with Jamie's sentiments towards the whole saga - it is extremely memorable and funny. Though I missed the gang in this story I enjoyed that it was mostly just Henri and Jamie like in the first couple of books. I missed these 2 as a couple and partners in the previous book and was glad to get to see them solve a case on their own again.
Now to wait for the next book. *sigh*
This book was FUN! After the slight disappointment of the last installment in this series I am glad that this book was not. It has all the excitement and fun from the first few books with the added bonus of having Henri and Jamie be a couple.
This story read like a Christie novel or one of those Victorian cozy mysteries, what with an isolated island, theft, parties and so much more. I absolutely loved how Henri planned everything and still everything went to sh*t before everything got good. It was hilarious and I agree with Jamie's sentiments towards the whole saga - it is extremely memorable and funny. Though I missed the gang in this story I enjoyed that it was mostly just Henri and Jamie like in the first couple of books. I missed these 2 as a couple and partners in the previous book and was glad to get to see them solve a case on their own again.
Now to wait for the next book. *sigh*
December 22, 2023
Man, this was another fantastic read, I loved the mystery, and all the updates in their lives!
December 22, 2023
4,5 ⭐️
October 1, 2024
well now I need the next one!
July 14, 2025
Henri takes Jamie on vacation to an island resort.
Jamie is all ... BEACH.
Henri is needlessly nervous as he intends to propose ... then all hell breaks loose.
So we have lots of great food, ghost hunters, jewel thieves, hurricane, engagement ring stolen, panicked bridegroom, murder, lots more desserts, house hunting and wily bad guys.
This has got to be one of the funniest books of the series.
Jamie is all ... BEACH.
Henri is needlessly nervous as he intends to propose ... then all hell breaks loose.
So we have lots of great food, ghost hunters, jewel thieves, hurricane, engagement ring stolen, panicked bridegroom, murder, lots more desserts, house hunting and wily bad guys.
This has got to be one of the funniest books of the series.
December 18, 2025
good, but
This was a good story, just like the rest of the series, except…
It has a very weird ending. It’s an ending that feels more like the author got up to get a cup of coffee and forgot she hadn’t finished writing the book. Then, she went ahead and published it without an editor reviewing it. Might quite possibly be the case, since these books seem to be self published.
The “case” wasn’t resolved and the story wasn’t finished. Shoot, the last chapter wasn’t even finished. It was almost so bad it could have been one of those middle of a sentence situations. Just an idea started, then nothing. What is she going to do? Finish the last paragraph in the next book? Is this book 100 pages shorter than most of the series because she did a very poor job at trying to do a cliff hanger? Nope. That’s not the way those are done. Or, did she simply run out of story and stop?
The books in the series have been a good way to pass the time. This one just didn’t work as well. I’m tempted to downgrade it more because of the ending. Look, Ms. Raconteur, if you need the money that desperately, get a temporary job. Don’t end a book this way. I can tell you most of the readers I know don’t like cliff hangers, even when they’re done right. It’s just plain, outright irritating. This one was even more so because it didn’t even lead to somewhere. No teaser, no nothing.
Have I ranted about this enough?
If I know a writer likes to use cliff hangers, I refuse to read their series until it’s completed. It normally only takes one book to know cliff hangers are coming. In this case, there was no expectation of this. Every other book had an ending. Having an ending is what most readers want.
I hope the next book, which is already published at the time I’m writing this, completes this story. However, from the reviews and the blurb about the book, it sounds like a completely new story will be told. Very disappointing!
This was a good story, just like the rest of the series, except…
It has a very weird ending. It’s an ending that feels more like the author got up to get a cup of coffee and forgot she hadn’t finished writing the book. Then, she went ahead and published it without an editor reviewing it. Might quite possibly be the case, since these books seem to be self published.
The “case” wasn’t resolved and the story wasn’t finished. Shoot, the last chapter wasn’t even finished. It was almost so bad it could have been one of those middle of a sentence situations. Just an idea started, then nothing. What is she going to do? Finish the last paragraph in the next book? Is this book 100 pages shorter than most of the series because she did a very poor job at trying to do a cliff hanger? Nope. That’s not the way those are done. Or, did she simply run out of story and stop?
The books in the series have been a good way to pass the time. This one just didn’t work as well. I’m tempted to downgrade it more because of the ending. Look, Ms. Raconteur, if you need the money that desperately, get a temporary job. Don’t end a book this way. I can tell you most of the readers I know don’t like cliff hangers, even when they’re done right. It’s just plain, outright irritating. This one was even more so because it didn’t even lead to somewhere. No teaser, no nothing.
Have I ranted about this enough?
If I know a writer likes to use cliff hangers, I refuse to read their series until it’s completed. It normally only takes one book to know cliff hangers are coming. In this case, there was no expectation of this. Every other book had an ending. Having an ending is what most readers want.
I hope the next book, which is already published at the time I’m writing this, completes this story. However, from the reviews and the blurb about the book, it sounds like a completely new story will be told. Very disappointing!
December 31, 2023
Ah yes, finally. We get our romance fix for Jamie and Henri with a side of murder and mystery... this was light hearted and fun.
You MUST read these books in order for full enjoyment. Worth it.
Its funny how chaste and proper Henri is, getting a "connecting" room with a door for them:
“Sounds lovely. Right this second, though…” I caught him by the waist and pulled him against me. He came willingly, a happy light in his eyes. I kissed him because he was cute, and he’d made me really happy by bringing me to the beach.
He kissed back before murmuring in wicked amusement, “You’re going to take full advantage of that door, aren’t you?”
“My darling, I am going to abuse that door.”
He leaned back in for another kiss, murmuring above my mouth, “Please do.”
And- ha- code speak is understood, my DH is the same!
I loved hot stone massages; they were the absolute best.
“You sure you don’t want one too?”
“Perhaps later.” That was Henri-speak for “this doesn’t appeal to me, so the possibility of it happening is on the twelfth of never.”
Jamie asks:
“Sir, how many drinks have you had?”
He snorted like this question amused him. “Look, as a dwarf, you can only learn two things. Rocks, metal, and booze.”
“That’s three things,” I pointed out.
“Math wasn’t one of them.”
It was fun seeing Henri lose it about the ring, but he was resigned:
Becker hummed in agreement, then shot a wary look over my head before ducking down and whispering, “Sir, if your item is in there, what do you want to do?”
“Cry,” I answered with a grimace. “It’s evidence, after all. But don’t let on that I have anything in here.”
“Yes, sir.” Becker gave me a sympathetic look.
You MUST read these books in order for full enjoyment. Worth it.
Its funny how chaste and proper Henri is, getting a "connecting" room with a door for them:
“Sounds lovely. Right this second, though…” I caught him by the waist and pulled him against me. He came willingly, a happy light in his eyes. I kissed him because he was cute, and he’d made me really happy by bringing me to the beach.
He kissed back before murmuring in wicked amusement, “You’re going to take full advantage of that door, aren’t you?”
“My darling, I am going to abuse that door.”
He leaned back in for another kiss, murmuring above my mouth, “Please do.”
And- ha- code speak is understood, my DH is the same!
I loved hot stone massages; they were the absolute best.
“You sure you don’t want one too?”
“Perhaps later.” That was Henri-speak for “this doesn’t appeal to me, so the possibility of it happening is on the twelfth of never.”
Jamie asks:
“Sir, how many drinks have you had?”
He snorted like this question amused him. “Look, as a dwarf, you can only learn two things. Rocks, metal, and booze.”
“That’s three things,” I pointed out.
“Math wasn’t one of them.”
It was fun seeing Henri lose it about the ring, but he was resigned:
Becker hummed in agreement, then shot a wary look over my head before ducking down and whispering, “Sir, if your item is in there, what do you want to do?”
“Cry,” I answered with a grimace. “It’s evidence, after all. But don’t let on that I have anything in here.”
“Yes, sir.” Becker gave me a sympathetic look.
April 28, 2024
What's enjoyable about this whole series -- and I've said it before -- is less the world the author has imagined and dropped us into, and more the relationships between the characters. People treat each other with respect and when others don't, well, Henri and Jaime always use their powers for good.
In this one, the two are FINALLY able to take a vacation and are so set on relaxing that they don't even blink when they hear rumors of thieves in the hotel. Not their jurisdiction. Except Henri plans to propose and when the ring he bought her is stolen, well, let's just say, he's gonna make it his jurisdiction.
Honestly, this one was almost more about the engagement and attendant parties, etc. as about the cases to solve, though some come across their desk. Of course, the reader suspects from the beginning that seemingly disparate events might actually be connected.
I was a bit worried this might be the last of the series but the wedding still has to happen so I'm sure there's at least one more coming. And then maybe a honeymoon adventure .... Regardless, I'll look forward to any more she wants to write.
In this one, the two are FINALLY able to take a vacation and are so set on relaxing that they don't even blink when they hear rumors of thieves in the hotel. Not their jurisdiction. Except Henri plans to propose and when the ring he bought her is stolen, well, let's just say, he's gonna make it his jurisdiction.
Honestly, this one was almost more about the engagement and attendant parties, etc. as about the cases to solve, though some come across their desk. Of course, the reader suspects from the beginning that seemingly disparate events might actually be connected.
I was a bit worried this might be the last of the series but the wedding still has to happen so I'm sure there's at least one more coming. And then maybe a honeymoon adventure .... Regardless, I'll look forward to any more she wants to write.
September 30, 2025
A fabulous tale which has ramifications for future stories.
Rating: 4.5✨⭐️
In many ways, A Matter of Secrets and Spies (The Case Files of Henri Davenforth Book 10) is a lighter in tone story than some of the other books. If a reader hadn’t already guessed, this is a murder case wrapped around a marriage proposal, one that’s been delayed plenty already.
This is funny, because it’s about Henri trying to propose to Jamie, there’s murder mystery to solve which interfere with Henri’s plans, and a fierce storm that has left everyone stranded.
A fabulous tale which has ramifications for future stories.
Adventure and great characters!
Love the covers.
Cover by Katie Griffin
The Case Files of Henri Davenforth (11 book series to date):
Magic and the Shinigami Detective #1
Charms and Death and Explosions (oh my!) #2
Magic Outside the Box #3
Breaking and Entering 101 #4
Three Charms for Murder #5
Grimoires and Where to Find Them #6
Death Over the Garden Wall #7
This Potion is da Bomb #8
All In A Name #9
A Matter of Secrets and Spies #10
All Fun and Games #11
Rating: 4.5✨⭐️
In many ways, A Matter of Secrets and Spies (The Case Files of Henri Davenforth Book 10) is a lighter in tone story than some of the other books. If a reader hadn’t already guessed, this is a murder case wrapped around a marriage proposal, one that’s been delayed plenty already.
This is funny, because it’s about Henri trying to propose to Jamie, there’s murder mystery to solve which interfere with Henri’s plans, and a fierce storm that has left everyone stranded.
A fabulous tale which has ramifications for future stories.
Adventure and great characters!
Love the covers.
Cover by Katie Griffin
The Case Files of Henri Davenforth (11 book series to date):
Magic and the Shinigami Detective #1
Charms and Death and Explosions (oh my!) #2
Magic Outside the Box #3
Breaking and Entering 101 #4
Three Charms for Murder #5
Grimoires and Where to Find Them #6
Death Over the Garden Wall #7
This Potion is da Bomb #8
All In A Name #9
A Matter of Secrets and Spies #10
All Fun and Games #11
December 27, 2024
A bit of proposal plotting (and foiling); a bit of perp chasing (and failing).
I love these characters, start to finish. I have loved their arcs, their personalities and quirks. I appreciate that Raconteur keeps her people immediately sortable by the tone of the paragraph and chapter. I like the notes passed back and forth at the top of their reports. I like that the brat Eddy has found a steady role within the greater arc.
This particular story is a whodunnit on a Sherlock level. We never do identify the culprit, but in Jamie’s mind, she becomes Irene Adler, so there’s another connection to the great mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I don’t mind likening the two. My hubby and I play a tv game of spot-the-culprit, vying to see who can first name the perp … so we’re pretty good at it. I’m not so good with Honor’s stories .. she keeps me guessing.
Looking forward to the story developing from here. The trail might be cold now, but I’m wagering it picks up again.
I love these characters, start to finish. I have loved their arcs, their personalities and quirks. I appreciate that Raconteur keeps her people immediately sortable by the tone of the paragraph and chapter. I like the notes passed back and forth at the top of their reports. I like that the brat Eddy has found a steady role within the greater arc.
This particular story is a whodunnit on a Sherlock level. We never do identify the culprit, but in Jamie’s mind, she becomes Irene Adler, so there’s another connection to the great mind of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I don’t mind likening the two. My hubby and I play a tv game of spot-the-culprit, vying to see who can first name the perp … so we’re pretty good at it. I’m not so good with Honor’s stories .. she keeps me guessing.
Looking forward to the story developing from here. The trail might be cold now, but I’m wagering it picks up again.
December 25, 2023
Another fine magical, steampunk detective gambit. This time Jamie and Henry are on vacation. They try mightily not to become involved in any criminal shenanigans. Almost made it. What I really liked is the stronger focus this time with Jamie and Henry as a couple. Yep, we already know they are a couple. This time, more so. And crime - twice. As usual a quick read, right-on dialogue for the characters, and magical detective work with Jamie the brilliant, friendly Earth citizen adapting and adjusting to an entire new world and that world adjusting to her. And Henry silly in love. Simply fine.
December 31, 2023
A Matter of Lost Sleep and Laughter
Jamie and Henri are at it again, having adventures and stealing my much needed sleep. There was absolutely no way I could put it down, once I started.
It is the old style of Case Files of Henri Davenforth, without growing stale. There are still new things being introduced and I can see a few longer arcs being set up, and I am really looking forward to seeing where they are going.
Can't wait for the next trip back into the world of magical police procedural.
Jamie and Henri are at it again, having adventures and stealing my much needed sleep. There was absolutely no way I could put it down, once I started.
It is the old style of Case Files of Henri Davenforth, without growing stale. There are still new things being introduced and I can see a few longer arcs being set up, and I am really looking forward to seeing where they are going.
Can't wait for the next trip back into the world of magical police procedural.
January 21, 2024
I normally give this series a 5-star. I love the premise and all the characters. The first half was great. Proposal plans, murder investigations, and a good setting. However, after that, this one felt really chopped up. Eddy adding to the story wasn't all that helpful. Nothing really was resolved, and the last parts didn't even treat it like a cliffhanger, it just ended. You have to assume the next book will pick up where this one left off and close all of those open (wide-open) doors. On the flip side, you know what they say about assumptions?
February 28, 2024
Henri is planning on proposing to Jamie... when the ring goes missing and a hurricane hits. But what's a good hurricane party without a dead body?
Why I started this book: Light hearted series.
Why I finished it: Quick read but I know that my attitude effected my enjoyment. Like complete new world and all the marriage/engagement traditions are the same? Anyway, enjoy this book for what it is, not what it should be.
Why I started this book: Light hearted series.
Why I finished it: Quick read but I know that my attitude effected my enjoyment. Like complete new world and all the marriage/engagement traditions are the same? Anyway, enjoy this book for what it is, not what it should be.
December 22, 2023
Good book
I really enjoyed reading this story. Henri and Jamie finally get engaged however everything and and anything that can go wrong does. The ending does point to another book, due to the international thiefs, how ever the case at this time really isn't theirs. Overall I am pretty happy with this story.😊
I really enjoyed reading this story. Henri and Jamie finally get engaged however everything and and anything that can go wrong does. The ending does point to another book, due to the international thiefs, how ever the case at this time really isn't theirs. Overall I am pretty happy with this story.😊
December 22, 2023
Best mix up
Unlike most of these books, Henri and Jamie are only on part one of their adventure. First came the complicated engagement and next I suspect the wedding will be equally full of either thieves or perhaps moving into the new house will! I am looking forward to it immensely!
Unlike most of these books, Henri and Jamie are only on part one of their adventure. First came the complicated engagement and next I suspect the wedding will be equally full of either thieves or perhaps moving into the new house will! I am looking forward to it immensely!
December 24, 2023
Very good read. More serious
This was a fabulous installment. Our main characters stay in character. This story moved very fast, and on reflection Henri and Jamie were front and center. Not a lot of secondary characters.
There was, at the end, the suggestion of the next book, next villain to come
This was a fabulous installment. Our main characters stay in character. This story moved very fast, and on reflection Henri and Jamie were front and center. Not a lot of secondary characters.
There was, at the end, the suggestion of the next book, next villain to come
December 24, 2023
That's a pretty plan you've got there, be a shame if someone ruined it
Henri's perfect proposal gets complicated with jewel thieves at the resort, a suspicious death, and something very like a hurricane. A fun entry in the series despite our heroes being on their own for much of the book.
Henri's perfect proposal gets complicated with jewel thieves at the resort, a suspicious death, and something very like a hurricane. A fun entry in the series despite our heroes being on their own for much of the book.
December 27, 2023
I want more!
I hate getting to the end and knowing I’ll have to wait for the next book to come out! This was the best Christmas present and I greatly enjoyed Henri and Jamie. Did feel a tad short, I don’t know if that’s just because I read it so fast? I’m about to go back and reread the whole series.
I hate getting to the end and knowing I’ll have to wait for the next book to come out! This was the best Christmas present and I greatly enjoyed Henri and Jamie. Did feel a tad short, I don’t know if that’s just because I read it so fast? I’m about to go back and reread the whole series.
December 28, 2023
A Worthy Opponent
Most of the earlier books in this series are rich in terms of the machinery of crime solving and persistent application of skills, but this one introduces a nameless, bold, devious agent who misleads and flees successfully. I am glad to see Henri and Jamie move towards marriage, but I await the next book to see who or what they are confronting.
Most of the earlier books in this series are rich in terms of the machinery of crime solving and persistent application of skills, but this one introduces a nameless, bold, devious agent who misleads and flees successfully. I am glad to see Henri and Jamie move towards marriage, but I await the next book to see who or what they are confronting.
December 28, 2023
Poor Henri. He just wants to have the most romantic proposal ever. And everything goes wrong.
The first part of the book is fantastic. The second part...well, it actually fell flat in the end. I'm hoping it's just setting up a reoccurring villain...after all, Jamie and Henry have leveled up and need a criminal mastermind to face off against. Looking forward for the next adventure!
The first part of the book is fantastic. The second part...well, it actually fell flat in the end. I'm hoping it's just setting up a reoccurring villain...after all, Jamie and Henry have leveled up and need a criminal mastermind to face off against. Looking forward for the next adventure!
January 2, 2024
Once again the file is closed
Why oh why can’t HBO find this series. The characters are so well crafted you have an inbuilt picture of how each character looks, dress and acts simple put HR is a fine creator of escapism that should be read by everyone who needs light relief in there day. As always the trouble is waiting for the next “Case”
Why oh why can’t HBO find this series. The characters are so well crafted you have an inbuilt picture of how each character looks, dress and acts simple put HR is a fine creator of escapism that should be read by everyone who needs light relief in there day. As always the trouble is waiting for the next “Case”
January 25, 2024
Who wants to read a mystery?
The real pleasure in reading The Case Files Of Henri Davenforth is not the mystery each book is centered around. It's the interaction between the two lead characters. That is what has propelled me through all 10 books in less than a week. It's comfort food for the soul. Like a steampunk Ted Lasso.
The real pleasure in reading The Case Files Of Henri Davenforth is not the mystery each book is centered around. It's the interaction between the two lead characters. That is what has propelled me through all 10 books in less than a week. It's comfort food for the soul. Like a steampunk Ted Lasso.
February 15, 2024
Awesome mystery and magic
This book was much more focused on Jamie and Henry's relationship and I loved it!
I loved the mystery that added depth to the story, but I really loved seeing inside their heads.
I can't wait to see where the mystery goes!
👄Kisses only
🤬5 or less swears or almost swears
⚠️Death
This book was much more focused on Jamie and Henry's relationship and I loved it!
I loved the mystery that added depth to the story, but I really loved seeing inside their heads.
I can't wait to see where the mystery goes!
👄Kisses only
🤬5 or less swears or almost swears
⚠️Death
March 5, 2024
This entire series is just plain charming. It does not fall into the category of "cozy", but it is nonetheless absolutely charming. Adventure! Locked (island) door mystery! Attempts at romance that get overcome by events. Henri is as charming as ever, and Jamie is her effervescent self.
...and I thought my husband's marriage proposal went badly! At least we had no dead bodies!
...and I thought my husband's marriage proposal went badly! At least we had no dead bodies!
March 28, 2024
Brilliant as usual
I love this series. I enjoy the relationship between Henri and Jamie. Its the quintessential example of "why rush". Most other books rush to sex, the I love you's and marriage. When the reality is the journey is the prize. Both Henri and Jamie are the kind of people I'd love to know.
I love this series. I enjoy the relationship between Henri and Jamie. Its the quintessential example of "why rush". Most other books rush to sex, the I love you's and marriage. When the reality is the journey is the prize. Both Henri and Jamie are the kind of people I'd love to know.
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