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Rosa Reed #8
Murder in London
Murder's a trip!
It's early 1957, and Rosa Reed and her new beau Detective Miguel Belmonte fly from California to London to follow up on the cold case: the murder of Rosa's good friend Lady Vivien Everleigh.
The investigation is complicated, if not awkward, as the deceased is the sister of Rosa's former fiancé. Thankfully, Rosa's parents, Ginger (aka Ginger Gold of Lady Gold Investigations) and Basil Reed are there to help.
Rosa stumbles onto a dangerous truth. Can she find her friend's killer and save her own life too?
If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this new series!
It's early 1957, and Rosa Reed and her new beau Detective Miguel Belmonte fly from California to London to follow up on the cold case: the murder of Rosa's good friend Lady Vivien Everleigh.
The investigation is complicated, if not awkward, as the deceased is the sister of Rosa's former fiancé. Thankfully, Rosa's parents, Ginger (aka Ginger Gold of Lady Gold Investigations) and Basil Reed are there to help.
Rosa stumbles onto a dangerous truth. Can she find her friend's killer and save her own life too?
If you love early rock & roll, poodle skirts, clever who-dun-its, a charming cat and an even more charming detective, you're going to love this new series!
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 20, 2021
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Lee Strauss
129 books2,339 followersFor fans of Golden Age who-dun-its ~ from a USA TODAY Bestselling author!
You'll adore Lady Gold from the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mysteries series, and the spin of series, Higgins & Hawke.
Look for the connected 1950s era Rosa Reed Mysteries.
NEW ~ The Velvet Spy ~ The Wartime Journal of Ginger Gold
For more info visit: leestraussbooks.com
You'll adore Lady Gold from the acclaimed Ginger Gold Mysteries series, and the spin of series, Higgins & Hawke.
Look for the connected 1950s era Rosa Reed Mysteries.
NEW ~ The Velvet Spy ~ The Wartime Journal of Ginger Gold
For more info visit: leestraussbooks.com
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August 13, 2021
Who Murdered Vivien?
Ahhh London! I just felt like I took a tour of London. The fashions, the cafe's and stores, the landmarks and the Thames River. I loved the descriptions of everything, felt like I was there. The MG was a sweet car.
London means the presence of Rosa's ex fiancée Winston, who is nothing but persistent. Lucky she brought the hunky detective Miguel with her to London. As they work to solve the cold case of Vivien's murder with new evidence which has come to light they spend some quality time exploring London.
The story is another good mystery by Lee Strauss, Just when you think you have figured out who the murderer is it turns into another dead end. You will never guess who the murderer turns out to be, I didn't until the end of the book.
I enjoyed reading this book and I know that you will too. I love the Rosa Reed series.
Thanks to Lee Strauss for allowing me to read a complimentary copy of the book for my honest review.
Ahhh London! I just felt like I took a tour of London. The fashions, the cafe's and stores, the landmarks and the Thames River. I loved the descriptions of everything, felt like I was there. The MG was a sweet car.
London means the presence of Rosa's ex fiancée Winston, who is nothing but persistent. Lucky she brought the hunky detective Miguel with her to London. As they work to solve the cold case of Vivien's murder with new evidence which has come to light they spend some quality time exploring London.
The story is another good mystery by Lee Strauss, Just when you think you have figured out who the murderer is it turns into another dead end. You will never guess who the murderer turns out to be, I didn't until the end of the book.
I enjoyed reading this book and I know that you will too. I love the Rosa Reed series.
Thanks to Lee Strauss for allowing me to read a complimentary copy of the book for my honest review.
August 20, 2021
Rosa returns to London after her mother, Ginger, calls to let her know that their is a new lead in Vivien's murder case. I was so excited when I read the end of the previous book, Murder at the Dude Ranch, because I knew that we were finally going to get closure for Rosa's best friend in Great Britain.
A story that is filled with twists, several red herrings that I happily followed thinking that they were actual clues, and a dramatic reveal that had me gripping my Kindle and holding my breath. Rosa is a smart young woman who knew how to take of herself (just like her mother) but I was still in fear for her life. I loved seeing Ginger and Basil again now that they are older and retired. I confess that I would have loved for Scout to make an appearance, too. I couldn't put this book down once I sat down to read.
The author provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
A story that is filled with twists, several red herrings that I happily followed thinking that they were actual clues, and a dramatic reveal that had me gripping my Kindle and holding my breath. Rosa is a smart young woman who knew how to take of herself (just like her mother) but I was still in fear for her life. I loved seeing Ginger and Basil again now that they are older and retired. I confess that I would have loved for Scout to make an appearance, too. I couldn't put this book down once I sat down to read.
The author provided me with a copy of this book to review. This did not influence my thoughts and opinions in any way. All opinions expressed are my own.
August 15, 2021
London’s Calling! The past has come calling and Rosa Reed is headed home to London. Rosa is determined to finally solve the murder of her best friend after six years. The twist and plot turns with potential dangers for our detective mount. I especially love seeing Rosa and her family interact. Being able to finally see Rosa with her parents in this long awaited page turner. It was fun to watch their relationship, as well as Rosa’s parents with Miguel. Visit London with Rosa and Miguel and solve a little murder along the way.
August 16, 2021
Rosa and Miguel go to London to follow up on a lead regarding a cold case, the murder of her friend Vivien. It's the book all fans of the Ginger Gold and Rosa Reed series have been waiting for- Rosa and her parents Basil and Ginger together in London. As always the fast paced, page turning mystery is exciting and filled with period details placing us in 1950s London. This book has Rosa ending a chapter of her life and beginning a new one- looking forward to the next installment. I highly recommend this entire series.
August 10, 2021
This is the Rosa Reed book we've been waiting for - the crossover with the Ginger Gold series! And it doesn't disappoint!
Lee & Norm Strauss deliver with a fast paced page-turner that sees Rosa and Miguel solving a close-to-home cold case in London, England. While I would have liked to have seen Ginger and Basil more involved in the case as well, and to have an appearance by Scout, it was still excellent to see the parental unit meet the love of their daughter's life.
As always, the locations come alive and the mystery keeps you guessing right until the end. Rosa and Miguel's character arcs continue to develop, leaving us anxious for the next instalment.
Lee & Norm Strauss deliver with a fast paced page-turner that sees Rosa and Miguel solving a close-to-home cold case in London, England. While I would have liked to have seen Ginger and Basil more involved in the case as well, and to have an appearance by Scout, it was still excellent to see the parental unit meet the love of their daughter's life.
As always, the locations come alive and the mystery keeps you guessing right until the end. Rosa and Miguel's character arcs continue to develop, leaving us anxious for the next instalment.
August 15, 2021
Excellent book! Finally, we see Rosa with her parents and it doesn't disappoint. It was really cool to 'see' London in that era, and finding out who killed Vivien. If you're a fan of Ginger and Rosa, you can't miss this book. It starts off right where the last book left us and you won't put it down until you finish it. I would've liked to see more involvement of Basil and Ginger, but 'seeing' them together was really great, I hope there will be more crossovers.
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August 17, 2021CHAPTER ONE
Miss Rosa Reed returned the telephone receiver to its cradle on the desk in the Forrester mansion study. Her breath hitched as she mentally replayed the conversation she had had with her mother, who lived in London, several time zones away from Rosa’s new home in Santa Bonita, California. With her eyes closed, she inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly. If it hadn’t already felt like her worlds were colliding with the unexpected arrival of her former fiancé, Lord Winston Eveleigh, this phone call had really brought the point home. Rosa’s head felt dizzy from the juxtaposition.
In a near daze, she walked back to the dining room where a dinner party was underway. Along with the awkward addition of Winston were Rosa’s family members, consisting of Aunt Louisa Forrester, Grandma Sally Hartigan, and her cousins Clarence and Gloria. Aunt Louisa’s new gentleman friend, dude ranch operator Elliot Roundtree, and Rosa’s boyfriend, Detective Miguel Belmonte, were also in attendance.
The room quieted when Rosa entered.
Aunt Louisa, who managed to eat without losing her lipstick, asked, “Is everything all right?”
Rosa, remaining poised, took her seat. Miguel’s copper-brown eyes narrowed in concern, and he reached under the table for her hand and squeezed.
“I’m not sure,” she answered, then looked across the table at Winston. “My parents have heard from the police. About Vivien. There’s a new lead with Vivien’s case.”
Winston’s face immediately drained of all expression. No one else spoke.
Elliot Roundtree, the one person at the table who’d never heard the name before, stroked his thick white mustache and asked innocently, “Who’s Vivien?”
“Lady Vivien . . . my sister,” Winston said, still staring at Rosa.
“She was my best friend,” Rosa added.
Aunt Louisa, not seeing the need for tact, clarified. “She was murdered.”
Mr. Roundtree, a rugged outdoor man who was rarely shaken, looked stunned. “Golly. Sorry to hear it.”
“Almost six years ago,” Rosa explained. “The case was never solved.”
“A fresh break in the case?” Gloria said eagerly, pushing her short dark hair behind her ears. Seven years younger than Rosa, Gloria worked at a newspaper as a junior journalist and had a strong interest in Rosa’s work as a private detective. The phrase “break in the case” was one of Gloria’s favorite new expressions.
“I don’t know all the details yet,” Rosa said. “Apparently, they’ve captured a fugitive robber who they believe may be responsible for the crime.”
Winston drank what remained in his wine glass then waved about for a servant that didn’t exist. Rosa passed an open bottle to him, and he poured himself a generous portion. Then, holding the nearly empty bottle in the air, he said in his thick English accent, “Is anyone else interested?”
Clarence, who until this announcement had been enduring the dinner engagement with barely concealed boredom, held up his glass, and Winston emptied the bottle.
“As much as I regret it, I must cut my trip short,” Winston said after another sip of wine. He gave Rosa a meaningful look. “I don’t suppose you’d like to join me?”
Miguel’s grip on Rosa’s hand tightened.
With her free hand, she cupped Miguel’s reassuringly. “I do plan on returning to London as soon as possible, but not as your companion, Winston.” She turned to Miguel. “Would you’d like to come?”
Miguel’s dark brows shot up in surprise. “To London?”
“We’ll fly! You can do that nowadays, you know. It’s how I traveled last time.” She paused for a moment. “I know it’s sudden.”
Miguel smiled, and the dimples that Rosa simply adored appeared. “Absolutely,” he said. “Delvecchio owes me some vacation time.”
Winston abruptly pushed away from the table and whipped his cloth napkin onto it like a gauntlet. “I will see you in London, Rosa.” He stormed out of the room, leaving everyone speechless.
Mr. Roundtree smirked. “Why do I have the feeling there’s more to this story than meets the eye?”
Aunt Louisa folded her arms, having given up on the rest of her meal. “I’ll tell you about it someday, Elliot.” She steadied her gaze on Rosa. “It has all the elements of a Perry Mason novel.”
The following day, Rosa, Gloria, and Aunt Louisa stood looking down at Diego, Rosa’s brown tabby cat, who was curled up on the blue Scandinavian-style living room sofa. Aunt Louisa presented herself in a powder-blue dress with capped sleeves, a thin matching belt which emphasized her narrow waist, and a dramatically printed skirt, extra full thanks to the two or more crinoline slips underneath. But her face expressed doubt. Her arms crossed, and her foot tapped in annoyance.
Diego stared innocently up at them, his green-yellow eyes blinking slowly, as if he had a heart full of good intentions.
There wasn’t one person in the room who believed that to be true.
“Are you sure you can’t take him with you?” Aunt Louisa said.
Rosa shook her head. “I’m afraid not. The long journey would be very hard on him, and it would complicate matters.”
“It’s not exactly uncomplicated leaving him here,” Aunt Louisa returned.
Rosa looked at her apologetically. Ever since she had brought the shivering and abandoned kitten home to the Forrester mansion, the tension between her aunt and the poor kitten had been evident. Then there was the incident with the imported drapes, the debacle with the expensive carpet in the library, and the scandal of the claw marks on the leather lounge chair. The list was extensive, and the cat unrepentant.
Even though “Deputy Diego,” as Miguel liked to call him, had serendipitously helped to uncover evidence in several murder cases, his stock had not risen in Aunt Louisa’s eyes. Grandma Sally had recently warmed to him somewhat, though. Rosa regarded this as miraculous, considering the numerous times the cat had startled the elderly lady by suddenly streaking through the living room, bounding on top of furniture, and knocking over plants in one of his trademark bursts of energy. One time, he had even knocked her reading glasses off while she attempted to read a book.
“He will be my responsibility,” Gloria offered as she scooped his limp, furry form into her arms. “Diego loves me. And when I have to go to work at the paper, Señora Gomez will watch him.”
As if on cue, the Forrester mansion’s housekeeper and cook breezed past the open door, slowing when she registered the three women congregating. Her gaze settled on Diego in Gloria’s arms. “Aww, look at him. Es un ángelito. A little angel!” She smiled at Diego before continuing to the kitchen.
Gloria buried her nose in the top of Diego’s furry head as she spoke to Rosa. “I’ll help you pack.”
Rosa’s bedroom had generous space with matching ornate wooden furniture and its own bathroom—something Rosa would miss when she was back at Hartigan House in South Kensington. Gloria placed Diego on the jade-green quilt and dramatically threw herself down on her back beside him. Rosa smiled. She knew that when Gloria offered to help pack, what she really meant was, “I’ll lie on the bed and talk your ear off while I watch you work.”
“You know, I don’t leave until tomorrow afternoon,” Rosa said. “I’m only going to pack a few things right now.” Her suitcase lay open on the floor with a few sundry items in it.
“I wish I could go with you.” Gloria sighed as she rolled onto her side to look at Rosa. “This place will be dullsville without you here.”
“Well, I don’t doubt that,” Rosa returned cheerily, “but I’m sure you’ll manage to keep soldiering on without me for a little while.”
Gloria rubbed the bridge of Diego’s nose, a gesture that always caused him to close his eyes and calm down, if only for a few moments. “I don’t know that much about Lady Vivien. Care to tell me more?”
Rosa lowered herself onto her vanity chair and regarded her image in the mirror. Like Gloria, she had short dark hair, curled stylishly at the nape of her neck. Though she’d taken after her father, Basil Reed, in looks, she’d gotten her mother’s eyes, a striking green, and like her mother, did her best to choose dresses and makeup that brought them out. Rosa and Vivien had been opposites that way. Vivien had found fashion and society a challenge, preferring reading and scribbling in her notebooks to social gatherings. As a Lady, her duties rarely allowed for such personal indulgences, and she often confessed to envying Rosa’s freedom in that regard. It wasn’t until Rosa had become engaged to Winston that she herself had felt the burden of social conventions to that degree.
“Vivien and I were the closest of friends since we were young girls. We shared a love for the law and a certain fascination with bringing those who broke the law to account. Though it was extremely unconventional, Vivien found her way to Birmingham to study law. Winston was livid and tried to prevent her from going to university, but, as she said, these were modern times, and men didn’t own women anymore. Vivien had her own trust fund and could do what she wanted. Fortunately, Winston wasn’t the type to hang around the house, and Vivien was free to come and go as she pleased without having to deal with his constant disdain.”
“Seriously, Rosa,” Gloria said. “You paint a grim picture of Winston. How did the two of you ever get to the point of engagement to be married?”
Rosa’s shoulders fell. “Winston is older than Vivien and me by five years, and I’d created a romanticized version of him in my mind. He was older, dashing, and adventurous, or at least that’s how he presented himself in those days. When he enlisted in the army, we both worried together if he was going to survive the fighting on the Western Front.” Rosa watched Gloria in the reflection of the mirror, her youthful eyes bright with interest.
“As it turns out, he never was sent to the front, but he did look dashing in his uniform.” Rosa sighed. “I confess to fantasizing about marrying him, more because he was Vivien’s brother than from feelings of love. I wanted us to be sisters, if only by marriage.”
Rosa twisted in her chair to face her cousin. “In my defense, I was only thirteen.”
Gloria laughed. “Completely understandable.”
Diego brushed against Rosa’s leg, and she reached down to pull him onto her lap, where he instantly purred.
“Our emotional attachment didn’t happen until after Vivien died. Our grief brought us together, and we found comfort in one another. Over time, we just settled into a friendship that, in hindsight, meant more to Winston than to me. He’s the type of fellow who’s used to getting what he wants. And he can be very persuasive. I think he just convinced me we should be married. We had such a comfortable friendship. I thought perhaps he was right.”
Rosa gazed out the window at the palm trees swaying in the breeze; the Californian sun hung in the sky like a bright beacon. “I’d been in love before, and I didn’t believe that could happen more than once in life, so I finally relented.”
“Who did you love?”
Rosa looked at her cousin, who stared back at her, fists on her chin and eyes dreamy.
“Miguel.”
“I know you love him now, but who did you love before?”
Rosa smiled. Gloria had only been a child when Rosa had lived with the Forrester family during World War Two. So she hadn’t known about the forbidden love affair.
“Miguel. He was a soldier stationed in Santa Bonita. I was a senior in high school.”
“Golly!” Gloria sat up so quickly, she startled Diego. Rosa “umphed” as the cat sprung off her lap and shot under the bed. Gloria continued undaunted. “That is the dreamiest thing I’ve ever heard. But, hey, did Mom know?”
“Not at first, and believe me, she wasn’t happy when she did.”
“Oh, Rosa. I can only imagine. But how romantic! And now he’s going to London with you. No wonder Winston is so frosted.”
They were interrupted by a soft knock on the door.
“Come in,” Rosa called.
Bledsoe, the Forresters’ butler, opened the door but was careful not to step into the room. “Lord Winston asked me to let you know he would like to talk to you right away.”
Rosa shot Gloria a look. “Speak of the devil.”
To Bledsoe, she said, “Please tell Lord Winston I’ll be with him shortly.”
Winston stood in the morning room, glancing out at the expansive Forrester mansion’s backyard. He inhaled from his cigarette and exhaled a swirl of smoke. The kidney-shaped pool, three Mediterranean-style water fountains, and a tennis court were impressive, but the most eye-catching was the sparkling Pacific Ocean in the distance. He breathed in another puff and exhaled quickly. Rosa had mentioned she’d often enjoyed having her breakfast sitting poolside.
“I’m beginning to see why you’ve stayed here for so long,” Winston said as Rosa entered the room. As usual, he was dressed casually but fashionably. This morning he wore a cardigan sweater over a white button-down shirt with a black tie and gray trousers. His hair, parted on one side, was held in place with a good portion of oil. Dotting his long, aristocratic nose were a few freckles, suggesting he’d spent some time at the pool. It was a profile Rosa had spent a lot of time looking at. While she, Gloria, and Clarence, who were all different shades of brunette and had similar features, Winston and Vivien had borne little resemblance to each other, with sharply contrasting complexions and hair color.
Rosa, in a very un-English sort of way, got straight to the point. “You wanted to talk to me?”
Winston glanced at her sideways with his penetrating blue eyes. “Yes, please.” He gestured to one of the chairs at the empty table and sat down opposite it. “Am I right to assume that the reason you are eager to return to London is to take part in the investigation?”
“That’s correct,” Rosa said, refusing the proffered chair. Despite her sense of goodwill, she was rather enjoying the slight look of irritation on Winston’s face at her defiance.
Winston crossed his legs and lit another cigarette. “I really wish you wouldn’t.”
“Why not?”
“I think this time you should just let the police manage my sister’s murder investigation.”
The unnecessarily possessive use of the words ‘my sister’ was not lost on Rosa.
“She was my best friend.”
“Precisely why you should not get involved. You know what it did to you last time.”
Rosa had gone through a wretched time of loss and grief, which had manifested physically in weight loss and sleeplessness.
“I’m concerned about you,” he pressed.
“Nonetheless, I’ll be taking part. I’m sure the police will allow it.” Rosa didn’t like the defensiveness that had crept into her voice. “Besides, Miguel will be there and can offer an objective viewpoint.”
Winston snorted derisively. “By gosh, Rosa. Your naivety astounds me. Do you think he’s going to be any kind of help? It seems bringing your latest fling with you will only complicate matters.”
“He’s not a fling!”
“See here, I’m glad you’re returning to London,” he said, ignoring her protest. “In fact, I think it would be good for you to see your parents, perhaps visit some of your old haunts, renew your friendships, and so on, but to get entangled once again in all of this torrid affair . . .” He flicked long fingers in the air.
“You forget that I am a police officer—”
“You were a police officer,” Winston corrected. “You left the force, did you not? Regardless, I can assure you that I’ll be in close contact with the police the entire way, and I can keep you thoroughly updated as we go along. Besides, it’s been a while since I visited Hartigan House, and I would be glad to see your parents again.”
Rosa glared. How dare he minimize her talents and her capabilities. “I—”
“I want this murder solved as much as you do, Rosa.” He stood and placed a warm palm on her arm. “Knowing Vivien’s killer is still on the loose doing God knows what eats me up. He may even kill again for all we know.” He whispered in her ear. “I’d hate anything to happen to you.”
Rosa stepped back and pulled her arm free. “I can take care of myself, Winston.”
He grinned. “You always were a fiery one. Still, I think it’s best that you just trust me to take the lead on this, for your sake and the sake of my sister’s memory.”
Rosa gritted her teeth. Worried she’d say something she’d later regret, she didn’t trust herself to speak at that moment.
“I managed to get a flight later tonight,” Winston said. He nodded curtly and walked out of the room, pausing briefly to add, “I’ll see you in London.”
Miss Rosa Reed returned the telephone receiver to its cradle on the desk in the Forrester mansion study. Her breath hitched as she mentally replayed the conversation she had had with her mother, who lived in London, several time zones away from Rosa’s new home in Santa Bonita, California. With her eyes closed, she inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly. If it hadn’t already felt like her worlds were colliding with the unexpected arrival of her former fiancé, Lord Winston Eveleigh, this phone call had really brought the point home. Rosa’s head felt dizzy from the juxtaposition.
In a near daze, she walked back to the dining room where a dinner party was underway. Along with the awkward addition of Winston were Rosa’s family members, consisting of Aunt Louisa Forrester, Grandma Sally Hartigan, and her cousins Clarence and Gloria. Aunt Louisa’s new gentleman friend, dude ranch operator Elliot Roundtree, and Rosa’s boyfriend, Detective Miguel Belmonte, were also in attendance.
The room quieted when Rosa entered.
Aunt Louisa, who managed to eat without losing her lipstick, asked, “Is everything all right?”
Rosa, remaining poised, took her seat. Miguel’s copper-brown eyes narrowed in concern, and he reached under the table for her hand and squeezed.
“I’m not sure,” she answered, then looked across the table at Winston. “My parents have heard from the police. About Vivien. There’s a new lead with Vivien’s case.”
Winston’s face immediately drained of all expression. No one else spoke.
Elliot Roundtree, the one person at the table who’d never heard the name before, stroked his thick white mustache and asked innocently, “Who’s Vivien?”
“Lady Vivien . . . my sister,” Winston said, still staring at Rosa.
“She was my best friend,” Rosa added.
Aunt Louisa, not seeing the need for tact, clarified. “She was murdered.”
Mr. Roundtree, a rugged outdoor man who was rarely shaken, looked stunned. “Golly. Sorry to hear it.”
“Almost six years ago,” Rosa explained. “The case was never solved.”
“A fresh break in the case?” Gloria said eagerly, pushing her short dark hair behind her ears. Seven years younger than Rosa, Gloria worked at a newspaper as a junior journalist and had a strong interest in Rosa’s work as a private detective. The phrase “break in the case” was one of Gloria’s favorite new expressions.
“I don’t know all the details yet,” Rosa said. “Apparently, they’ve captured a fugitive robber who they believe may be responsible for the crime.”
Winston drank what remained in his wine glass then waved about for a servant that didn’t exist. Rosa passed an open bottle to him, and he poured himself a generous portion. Then, holding the nearly empty bottle in the air, he said in his thick English accent, “Is anyone else interested?”
Clarence, who until this announcement had been enduring the dinner engagement with barely concealed boredom, held up his glass, and Winston emptied the bottle.
“As much as I regret it, I must cut my trip short,” Winston said after another sip of wine. He gave Rosa a meaningful look. “I don’t suppose you’d like to join me?”
Miguel’s grip on Rosa’s hand tightened.
With her free hand, she cupped Miguel’s reassuringly. “I do plan on returning to London as soon as possible, but not as your companion, Winston.” She turned to Miguel. “Would you’d like to come?”
Miguel’s dark brows shot up in surprise. “To London?”
“We’ll fly! You can do that nowadays, you know. It’s how I traveled last time.” She paused for a moment. “I know it’s sudden.”
Miguel smiled, and the dimples that Rosa simply adored appeared. “Absolutely,” he said. “Delvecchio owes me some vacation time.”
Winston abruptly pushed away from the table and whipped his cloth napkin onto it like a gauntlet. “I will see you in London, Rosa.” He stormed out of the room, leaving everyone speechless.
Mr. Roundtree smirked. “Why do I have the feeling there’s more to this story than meets the eye?”
Aunt Louisa folded her arms, having given up on the rest of her meal. “I’ll tell you about it someday, Elliot.” She steadied her gaze on Rosa. “It has all the elements of a Perry Mason novel.”
The following day, Rosa, Gloria, and Aunt Louisa stood looking down at Diego, Rosa’s brown tabby cat, who was curled up on the blue Scandinavian-style living room sofa. Aunt Louisa presented herself in a powder-blue dress with capped sleeves, a thin matching belt which emphasized her narrow waist, and a dramatically printed skirt, extra full thanks to the two or more crinoline slips underneath. But her face expressed doubt. Her arms crossed, and her foot tapped in annoyance.
Diego stared innocently up at them, his green-yellow eyes blinking slowly, as if he had a heart full of good intentions.
There wasn’t one person in the room who believed that to be true.
“Are you sure you can’t take him with you?” Aunt Louisa said.
Rosa shook her head. “I’m afraid not. The long journey would be very hard on him, and it would complicate matters.”
“It’s not exactly uncomplicated leaving him here,” Aunt Louisa returned.
Rosa looked at her apologetically. Ever since she had brought the shivering and abandoned kitten home to the Forrester mansion, the tension between her aunt and the poor kitten had been evident. Then there was the incident with the imported drapes, the debacle with the expensive carpet in the library, and the scandal of the claw marks on the leather lounge chair. The list was extensive, and the cat unrepentant.
Even though “Deputy Diego,” as Miguel liked to call him, had serendipitously helped to uncover evidence in several murder cases, his stock had not risen in Aunt Louisa’s eyes. Grandma Sally had recently warmed to him somewhat, though. Rosa regarded this as miraculous, considering the numerous times the cat had startled the elderly lady by suddenly streaking through the living room, bounding on top of furniture, and knocking over plants in one of his trademark bursts of energy. One time, he had even knocked her reading glasses off while she attempted to read a book.
“He will be my responsibility,” Gloria offered as she scooped his limp, furry form into her arms. “Diego loves me. And when I have to go to work at the paper, Señora Gomez will watch him.”
As if on cue, the Forrester mansion’s housekeeper and cook breezed past the open door, slowing when she registered the three women congregating. Her gaze settled on Diego in Gloria’s arms. “Aww, look at him. Es un ángelito. A little angel!” She smiled at Diego before continuing to the kitchen.
Gloria buried her nose in the top of Diego’s furry head as she spoke to Rosa. “I’ll help you pack.”
Rosa’s bedroom had generous space with matching ornate wooden furniture and its own bathroom—something Rosa would miss when she was back at Hartigan House in South Kensington. Gloria placed Diego on the jade-green quilt and dramatically threw herself down on her back beside him. Rosa smiled. She knew that when Gloria offered to help pack, what she really meant was, “I’ll lie on the bed and talk your ear off while I watch you work.”
“You know, I don’t leave until tomorrow afternoon,” Rosa said. “I’m only going to pack a few things right now.” Her suitcase lay open on the floor with a few sundry items in it.
“I wish I could go with you.” Gloria sighed as she rolled onto her side to look at Rosa. “This place will be dullsville without you here.”
“Well, I don’t doubt that,” Rosa returned cheerily, “but I’m sure you’ll manage to keep soldiering on without me for a little while.”
Gloria rubbed the bridge of Diego’s nose, a gesture that always caused him to close his eyes and calm down, if only for a few moments. “I don’t know that much about Lady Vivien. Care to tell me more?”
Rosa lowered herself onto her vanity chair and regarded her image in the mirror. Like Gloria, she had short dark hair, curled stylishly at the nape of her neck. Though she’d taken after her father, Basil Reed, in looks, she’d gotten her mother’s eyes, a striking green, and like her mother, did her best to choose dresses and makeup that brought them out. Rosa and Vivien had been opposites that way. Vivien had found fashion and society a challenge, preferring reading and scribbling in her notebooks to social gatherings. As a Lady, her duties rarely allowed for such personal indulgences, and she often confessed to envying Rosa’s freedom in that regard. It wasn’t until Rosa had become engaged to Winston that she herself had felt the burden of social conventions to that degree.
“Vivien and I were the closest of friends since we were young girls. We shared a love for the law and a certain fascination with bringing those who broke the law to account. Though it was extremely unconventional, Vivien found her way to Birmingham to study law. Winston was livid and tried to prevent her from going to university, but, as she said, these were modern times, and men didn’t own women anymore. Vivien had her own trust fund and could do what she wanted. Fortunately, Winston wasn’t the type to hang around the house, and Vivien was free to come and go as she pleased without having to deal with his constant disdain.”
“Seriously, Rosa,” Gloria said. “You paint a grim picture of Winston. How did the two of you ever get to the point of engagement to be married?”
Rosa’s shoulders fell. “Winston is older than Vivien and me by five years, and I’d created a romanticized version of him in my mind. He was older, dashing, and adventurous, or at least that’s how he presented himself in those days. When he enlisted in the army, we both worried together if he was going to survive the fighting on the Western Front.” Rosa watched Gloria in the reflection of the mirror, her youthful eyes bright with interest.
“As it turns out, he never was sent to the front, but he did look dashing in his uniform.” Rosa sighed. “I confess to fantasizing about marrying him, more because he was Vivien’s brother than from feelings of love. I wanted us to be sisters, if only by marriage.”
Rosa twisted in her chair to face her cousin. “In my defense, I was only thirteen.”
Gloria laughed. “Completely understandable.”
Diego brushed against Rosa’s leg, and she reached down to pull him onto her lap, where he instantly purred.
“Our emotional attachment didn’t happen until after Vivien died. Our grief brought us together, and we found comfort in one another. Over time, we just settled into a friendship that, in hindsight, meant more to Winston than to me. He’s the type of fellow who’s used to getting what he wants. And he can be very persuasive. I think he just convinced me we should be married. We had such a comfortable friendship. I thought perhaps he was right.”
Rosa gazed out the window at the palm trees swaying in the breeze; the Californian sun hung in the sky like a bright beacon. “I’d been in love before, and I didn’t believe that could happen more than once in life, so I finally relented.”
“Who did you love?”
Rosa looked at her cousin, who stared back at her, fists on her chin and eyes dreamy.
“Miguel.”
“I know you love him now, but who did you love before?”
Rosa smiled. Gloria had only been a child when Rosa had lived with the Forrester family during World War Two. So she hadn’t known about the forbidden love affair.
“Miguel. He was a soldier stationed in Santa Bonita. I was a senior in high school.”
“Golly!” Gloria sat up so quickly, she startled Diego. Rosa “umphed” as the cat sprung off her lap and shot under the bed. Gloria continued undaunted. “That is the dreamiest thing I’ve ever heard. But, hey, did Mom know?”
“Not at first, and believe me, she wasn’t happy when she did.”
“Oh, Rosa. I can only imagine. But how romantic! And now he’s going to London with you. No wonder Winston is so frosted.”
They were interrupted by a soft knock on the door.
“Come in,” Rosa called.
Bledsoe, the Forresters’ butler, opened the door but was careful not to step into the room. “Lord Winston asked me to let you know he would like to talk to you right away.”
Rosa shot Gloria a look. “Speak of the devil.”
To Bledsoe, she said, “Please tell Lord Winston I’ll be with him shortly.”
Winston stood in the morning room, glancing out at the expansive Forrester mansion’s backyard. He inhaled from his cigarette and exhaled a swirl of smoke. The kidney-shaped pool, three Mediterranean-style water fountains, and a tennis court were impressive, but the most eye-catching was the sparkling Pacific Ocean in the distance. He breathed in another puff and exhaled quickly. Rosa had mentioned she’d often enjoyed having her breakfast sitting poolside.
“I’m beginning to see why you’ve stayed here for so long,” Winston said as Rosa entered the room. As usual, he was dressed casually but fashionably. This morning he wore a cardigan sweater over a white button-down shirt with a black tie and gray trousers. His hair, parted on one side, was held in place with a good portion of oil. Dotting his long, aristocratic nose were a few freckles, suggesting he’d spent some time at the pool. It was a profile Rosa had spent a lot of time looking at. While she, Gloria, and Clarence, who were all different shades of brunette and had similar features, Winston and Vivien had borne little resemblance to each other, with sharply contrasting complexions and hair color.
Rosa, in a very un-English sort of way, got straight to the point. “You wanted to talk to me?”
Winston glanced at her sideways with his penetrating blue eyes. “Yes, please.” He gestured to one of the chairs at the empty table and sat down opposite it. “Am I right to assume that the reason you are eager to return to London is to take part in the investigation?”
“That’s correct,” Rosa said, refusing the proffered chair. Despite her sense of goodwill, she was rather enjoying the slight look of irritation on Winston’s face at her defiance.
Winston crossed his legs and lit another cigarette. “I really wish you wouldn’t.”
“Why not?”
“I think this time you should just let the police manage my sister’s murder investigation.”
The unnecessarily possessive use of the words ‘my sister’ was not lost on Rosa.
“She was my best friend.”
“Precisely why you should not get involved. You know what it did to you last time.”
Rosa had gone through a wretched time of loss and grief, which had manifested physically in weight loss and sleeplessness.
“I’m concerned about you,” he pressed.
“Nonetheless, I’ll be taking part. I’m sure the police will allow it.” Rosa didn’t like the defensiveness that had crept into her voice. “Besides, Miguel will be there and can offer an objective viewpoint.”
Winston snorted derisively. “By gosh, Rosa. Your naivety astounds me. Do you think he’s going to be any kind of help? It seems bringing your latest fling with you will only complicate matters.”
“He’s not a fling!”
“See here, I’m glad you’re returning to London,” he said, ignoring her protest. “In fact, I think it would be good for you to see your parents, perhaps visit some of your old haunts, renew your friendships, and so on, but to get entangled once again in all of this torrid affair . . .” He flicked long fingers in the air.
“You forget that I am a police officer—”
“You were a police officer,” Winston corrected. “You left the force, did you not? Regardless, I can assure you that I’ll be in close contact with the police the entire way, and I can keep you thoroughly updated as we go along. Besides, it’s been a while since I visited Hartigan House, and I would be glad to see your parents again.”
Rosa glared. How dare he minimize her talents and her capabilities. “I—”
“I want this murder solved as much as you do, Rosa.” He stood and placed a warm palm on her arm. “Knowing Vivien’s killer is still on the loose doing God knows what eats me up. He may even kill again for all we know.” He whispered in her ear. “I’d hate anything to happen to you.”
Rosa stepped back and pulled her arm free. “I can take care of myself, Winston.”
He grinned. “You always were a fiery one. Still, I think it’s best that you just trust me to take the lead on this, for your sake and the sake of my sister’s memory.”
Rosa gritted her teeth. Worried she’d say something she’d later regret, she didn’t trust herself to speak at that moment.
“I managed to get a flight later tonight,” Winston said. He nodded curtly and walked out of the room, pausing briefly to add, “I’ll see you in London.”
October 3, 2021
Very enjoyable
January 30, 2022
An amusing little caper.
February 24, 2025
After listening to a few Lady Gold books, I really enjoyed seeing Rosa with her parents. She finally solved the mystery of what happened to her best friend. Predictable but very entertaining.
August 24, 2021
It had to be you
This was by far my favourite book in the series! Rosa has only had 2 men in her life, Miguel and Winston. The latest book in the series sorts out both of them! So very satisfying! I only wish Ginger and Basil played more of a role! I was also glad of the very brief peek into Scout’s life in the future.
This was by far my favourite book in the series! Rosa has only had 2 men in her life, Miguel and Winston. The latest book in the series sorts out both of them! So very satisfying! I only wish Ginger and Basil played more of a role! I was also glad of the very brief peek into Scout’s life in the future.
August 20, 2021
Great book. Great series.
Another great adventure for Rosa Reed and her beloved Miguel. Great adventures and packed full of excitement. And to have met the future Beatles!!. Wonderful.
Another great adventure for Rosa Reed and her beloved Miguel. Great adventures and packed full of excitement. And to have met the future Beatles!!. Wonderful.
August 21, 2021
Rosa and Miguel go to London to follow up on the death of Rosa's best friend. I love Strauss' characters and having Ginger and Basil in the story is wonderful. The story moves quickly and is exciting. I did guess the murderer, but the story kept me entertained. I loved it.
August 20, 2021
Oh my! This was the book I’ve been waiting for ever since Rosa Reed first lit up my bookshelves. (Incidentally, isn’t the cover just gorgeous? Or ‘unreal’, I should say! I’m thrilled to receive an advance e-reader copy for my honest review, but also find owning these Rosa paperbacks with their beautiful covers is well worth the investment.)
Quick review: top notch cosy mystery, full of 1950s gems and characters who become your friends. Satisfying plot and extremely well written (I’m fussy about such things!). If it appeals to you from the blurb, buy it - you won’t regret it!
Long review (no spoilers):
I love this entire series and I’ve been longing for the time Rosa returns to London to solve the 6 year murder of her best friend, Vivien. And this book does not disappoint! My favourite so far - and that’s saying something. All the 1950s London references make me smile, and I love that I’ve visited all these places mentioned (and travelled too in an MG!) and wish I could have seen the world as it was then. Lee Strauss always brings it alive, like you’re really there. And for anyone who, like me, adores the fun way she introduces little popular culture references through the books (the Everly brothers in “Rock ‘n’ Roll” was a high point for me!) there’s another great one here to enjoy.
But let’s not forget the plot itself. The murder mystery is twisty-turny and deeply satisfying. This is an easy read cosy mystery, but not in any way dumbed down. Far from it. And the sub-plot of the relationships between Rosa and the gorgeous Miguel is fascinating as ever. I love the lighthearted banter between them, it feels so real and joyous.
But as a long-term fan of the Ginger Gold series (from which this is a spin off) my greatest delight was at last seeing Rosa with her parents. It’s like meeting old friends at a reunion - and thankfully Ginger and Basil have aged beautifully, and kept all the characteristics I love about them. I actually laughed out loud when Ginger gets behind the wheel!
For any first-time readers, this absolutely can be enjoyed as a stand-alone mystery; you don’t need to have read any others in the series. But I can fully recommend the whole of this wonderful 1950s series- plus both the excellent Ginger Gold and Higgins and Hawke series’. All of these are the books that delight me and have been my distraction and my entertainment, my comfort and my spirit-lifter through some very tough times lately. I am thankful to the author, Lee Strauss, for the worlds she creates that I can happily lose myself in :)
Quick review: top notch cosy mystery, full of 1950s gems and characters who become your friends. Satisfying plot and extremely well written (I’m fussy about such things!). If it appeals to you from the blurb, buy it - you won’t regret it!
Long review (no spoilers):
I love this entire series and I’ve been longing for the time Rosa returns to London to solve the 6 year murder of her best friend, Vivien. And this book does not disappoint! My favourite so far - and that’s saying something. All the 1950s London references make me smile, and I love that I’ve visited all these places mentioned (and travelled too in an MG!) and wish I could have seen the world as it was then. Lee Strauss always brings it alive, like you’re really there. And for anyone who, like me, adores the fun way she introduces little popular culture references through the books (the Everly brothers in “Rock ‘n’ Roll” was a high point for me!) there’s another great one here to enjoy.
But let’s not forget the plot itself. The murder mystery is twisty-turny and deeply satisfying. This is an easy read cosy mystery, but not in any way dumbed down. Far from it. And the sub-plot of the relationships between Rosa and the gorgeous Miguel is fascinating as ever. I love the lighthearted banter between them, it feels so real and joyous.
But as a long-term fan of the Ginger Gold series (from which this is a spin off) my greatest delight was at last seeing Rosa with her parents. It’s like meeting old friends at a reunion - and thankfully Ginger and Basil have aged beautifully, and kept all the characteristics I love about them. I actually laughed out loud when Ginger gets behind the wheel!
For any first-time readers, this absolutely can be enjoyed as a stand-alone mystery; you don’t need to have read any others in the series. But I can fully recommend the whole of this wonderful 1950s series- plus both the excellent Ginger Gold and Higgins and Hawke series’. All of these are the books that delight me and have been my distraction and my entertainment, my comfort and my spirit-lifter through some very tough times lately. I am thankful to the author, Lee Strauss, for the worlds she creates that I can happily lose myself in :)
August 20, 2021
The cold case murder of Rosa's best friend, Vivien still weighs very heavy on her mind. Not to mention Vivien's brother Lord Winston Everleigh is Rosa's ex-fiance and he followed her to California to tell her to come home to London with him where she belongs. Of course, Rosa's boyfriend, Detective, Miguel Belmonte is there with her when she receives a call from London asking all relevant parties relating to the cold case to come to the Reed house to hear the news from London. So, with Winston there, Rosa's parents and Rosa and Miguel, the news from London is they may have found a clue to Vivien's murderer. So there is no mistaking that Rosa and Miguel are off to London to investigate while Winston tells her to stay away and not go. They go and Rosa's parents, Basil and Ginger Reed are happy to see them and accept Miguel with open arms as well. But the two are off chasing leads and clues trying to finally close Vivien's case. But each turn seems to be a dead end, or is it? This book is a crossover from the Ginger Gold series, which is incredible as well. I loved this book and the references to the times was amazing and so accurate since I was a child of the 50s and 60s. The descriptions of the locations Rosa showed Miguel in London was like a travelogue. This series if fantastic and I look forward to more Rosa Reed and of course, Ginger Gold series' I received and ARC of this book but the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
August 18, 2021
Rosa brings her boyfriend to London from California to meet her parents. Rosa and Miguel were in love during WWII but she returned to London after the war and got engaged to her best friend's brother. Her girlfriend had been murdered years before, but a new clue may be opening up the cold case. She broke off the engagement, returned to California, and rekindled her war-time romance with Miguel.
Rosa is a private detective and Miguel is a police officer. Together they try to solve the murder. They develop some suspects and put themselves in danger along the way.
A fun, cozy sort of mystery that has the reader exploring 1950's London along with Rosa and Miguel. This book can be read by any reader.
I received an advance reader copy of this book from the author. This is my honest review.
Rosa is a private detective and Miguel is a police officer. Together they try to solve the murder. They develop some suspects and put themselves in danger along the way.
A fun, cozy sort of mystery that has the reader exploring 1950's London along with Rosa and Miguel. This book can be read by any reader.
I received an advance reader copy of this book from the author. This is my honest review.
August 22, 2021
As a fan of the Ginger Gold series as well as the Rosa Reed series, this was a welcome blending of the characters. I was looking forward to seeing Rosa interact with her parents and the author portrayed it wonderfully.
Of course there was a mystery to solve as well, in this case the murder of Rosa’s best friend which was a cold case by this point. The mystery was of course solved and Rosa was able to gain some closure. (BTW - Miguel accompanied her on the trip so it was also great to see his impressions of London and her parents).
I hope in a future book we get to see Ginger & Basil visit California- fingers crossed
Of course there was a mystery to solve as well, in this case the murder of Rosa’s best friend which was a cold case by this point. The mystery was of course solved and Rosa was able to gain some closure. (BTW - Miguel accompanied her on the trip so it was also great to see his impressions of London and her parents).
I hope in a future book we get to see Ginger & Basil visit California- fingers crossed
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Murder in London by Lee Strauss. It seems that every book I read featuring Rosa Reed just gets better and better. I especially enjoyed this one because it featured interaction between her, Miguel, and her parents. Miguel was so funny as he tried to understand British slang and learn about their ways.
Watching Rosa and Miguel working together to solve a murder mystery is quite entertaining. They seem to be able to put their heads together and come up with the best solution. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Watching Rosa and Miguel working together to solve a murder mystery is quite entertaining. They seem to be able to put their heads together and come up with the best solution. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
August 29, 2021
Rosa Reed, and her, again, boyfriend, Miguel are sitting in her Aunt’s beautiful California Mansion. To Rosa’s unhappiness the man she ditched at the altar in London is there too.
A phone call from her mother regarding a cold case about her best friend sees Rosa and Miguel vacationing and sleuthing in London.
Beautiful moments and heart pounding terror are included in their adventure.
This is another Lee Strauss book with reading.
A phone call from her mother regarding a cold case about her best friend sees Rosa and Miguel vacationing and sleuthing in London.
Beautiful moments and heart pounding terror are included in their adventure.
This is another Lee Strauss book with reading.
October 5, 2021
With a break in the case in the murder of her best friend, Rosa heads home to London. She invites Miguel to join her, where he helps her investigate. While there, Miguel gets to know Rosa's parents, Ginger and Basil Reed, and also gets to explore around the city that is so different from his hometown. It was so fun to see the relationships between all of these characters grow, all while trying to figure out the mystery.
January 11, 2022
passing of the torch
I enjoyed this book and read it straight through without stopping. Rosa and Miguel are the solvers of the mystery and Basil is retired, reading his newspaper with slippers and pipe and Ginger long ago closed her office and is interested in her dress shop and her social life. I wasn’t ready for this transition. I wanted more LadyGold mysteries. That said, I enjoyed this book.
I enjoyed this book and read it straight through without stopping. Rosa and Miguel are the solvers of the mystery and Basil is retired, reading his newspaper with slippers and pipe and Ginger long ago closed her office and is interested in her dress shop and her social life. I wasn’t ready for this transition. I wanted more LadyGold mysteries. That said, I enjoyed this book.
June 5, 2022
Rosa and Miguel head to London when a break in a cold case involving Rosa's best friends murder case happens.
Miguel gets to meet Rosa's parents, and meets with much more approval than her previous person she was actually engaged to. Lord Winston Everleigh, Vivien's brother.
A nice mystery with good descriptions of what London would have looked like in the late 1950s.
There are defined characters and a fun dose of humor in this clean read.
Miguel gets to meet Rosa's parents, and meets with much more approval than her previous person she was actually engaged to. Lord Winston Everleigh, Vivien's brother.
A nice mystery with good descriptions of what London would have looked like in the late 1950s.
There are defined characters and a fun dose of humor in this clean read.
August 23, 2021
Rosa visits London and solves a cold case.
I liked seeing Rosa with her parents. I was expecting them to be more involved in the solving of the case. I liked seeing Miguel and Rosa work together. It was fun to watch them sight see. There were a couple good suspects. I liked how the case resolved. I will read more by this author.
I liked seeing Rosa with her parents. I was expecting them to be more involved in the solving of the case. I liked seeing Miguel and Rosa work together. It was fun to watch them sight see. There were a couple good suspects. I liked how the case resolved. I will read more by this author.
September 1, 2021
Murder in London is another great mystery by Lee Strauss sees Rosa Reed and Miguel return to London after Rosa received a phone call from her mother Ginger Gold about her friends murder years ago.
There are twists and turns which always make a good sit on the edge of your seat story. A fabulous series
There are twists and turns which always make a good sit on the edge of your seat story. A fabulous series
September 15, 2021
Great series, very believable characters and a lot of twists. Lady Rosa and Miquel are a good team and couple. They fly to London to solve the cold case 6 year old murder of Rosa friend lady vivian and reintroduce Rosa former fiancee Winston who was vivian brother. The end not only solves the case but firmly and finally closes a chapter in Rosa life, and I can't wait for the next book
October 7, 2022
Wonderful story
Rosa is back in London to finally solve the murder of her best friend six years early. With a possible suspect looking less likely as the killer Rosa and Miguel must revisit the case and look for suspects and motives. How it all comes together makes for a fast pace reading adventure with an engrossing storyline and interesting characters.
Rosa is back in London to finally solve the murder of her best friend six years early. With a possible suspect looking less likely as the killer Rosa and Miguel must revisit the case and look for suspects and motives. How it all comes together makes for a fast pace reading adventure with an engrossing storyline and interesting characters.
August 30, 2021
Rosa returns to England to solve her friend's murder.
This was an excellent mystery. It is full,of surprises and some romantic moments. Rosa's parents are present in this mystery, but they only add to the puzzle. I enjoyed this book.
This was an excellent mystery. It is full,of surprises and some romantic moments. Rosa's parents are present in this mystery, but they only add to the puzzle. I enjoyed this book.
August 30, 2021
I am thoroughly enjoying the Rosa Reed mystery series. Rosa and her boyfriend fly to England to help on an old murder that is close to Rosa's heart because it was her friend. Follow along as this mystery unfolds and exposes who did the dastardly deed.
September 2, 2021
Glad that Miguel and Rosa got engaged
Winston wound up showing his true colors and he got arrested for Vivienne's murder because she discovered he was illegitimate and would lose everything. It was good that Rosa never married him.
Winston wound up showing his true colors and he got arrested for Vivienne's murder because she discovered he was illegitimate and would lose everything. It was good that Rosa never married him.
September 5, 2021
Loved it!
Another great story! The plot had just enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until the end. I love all the characters, both old and new. I can't wait to read the next book!
Another great story! The plot had just enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until the end. I love all the characters, both old and new. I can't wait to read the next book!
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