A Catch of Consequence

Makepeace Hedley #1

by Diana Norman

A captivating historical novel from the national bestselling author, as Ariana Franklin, of Mistress of the Art of Death. Makepeace Burke serves Patriots at her late father's tavern on the Boston waterfront in 1765 and hates the redcoats with a vengeance. But even she can't watch an angry mob drown an Englishman. She rescues him and nurses him back to health-and falls in love. In Patriot Boston, hers is an unforgivable sin-made worse by the fact that her Englishman turns out be the aristocratic Sir Philip Dapifer. Philip must smuggle Makepeace aboard a ship bound for London and save her life at the expense of the world she knows. Rich in period detail, bringing the years of colonial rebellion to vivid life, A Catch of Consequence is a stylish novel of Boston and England, and of a woman who defies convention in both worlds.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Romance, 18th Century, American Revolution, Historical Romance

404 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information.

British journalist Diana Norman also writes as Ariana Franklin.

Born Mary Diana Narracott, she grew up first in London and then in Devon, where her mother took her to escape the blitz. At the age of 15, she left school, but with journalism in her background (her father had been a Times correspondent)and her hardy intelligence, the lack of formal education proved no barrier and by 17 she was n London, working on a local newspaper in the East End.

Headhunted at 20 by the Daily Herald, Norman became the youngest reporter on Fleet Street, covering royal visits, donning camouflage to go on exercise with the Royal Marines, and missing her 21st birthday party because she was covering a murder on the south coast. When she protested about this to the news editor, she was told: "Many happy returns. Now get down to Southampton." Diana Norman became, at twenty years of age, the youngest reporter on what used to be Fleet Street.

She married the film critic Barry Norman in 1957, and they settled in Hertfordshire with their two daughters. She began writing fiction shortly after her second daughter was born. Her first book of fiction, Fitzempress's Law, was chosen by Frank Delaney of BBC Radio 4's Bookshelf as the best example of a historical novel of its year. She is now a freelance journalist, as well as a writer of biographies and historical novels.

She died at the age of 77 on January 27, 2011. She was best known for her historical crime series featuring the 12th-century medical examiner Adelia Aguilar, written under the pen name of Ariana Franklin. The first book in the series, Mistress of the Art of Death, was published to critical acclaim in 2007 and won the Ellis Peters Historical Dagger award in the UK, as well as prizes in the US and Sweden.

Norman is survived by her husband, their daughters, Samantha and Emma, and three grandsons. Mr. Norman wrote a wonderful tribute to his wife.

• Diana Norman, writer, born 25 August 1933; died 27 January 2011

Reviews

[Misfit · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's 1765 and Boston is in an uproar at taxation without representation. Tavern owner Makepeace Burke "catches" an English lord drowning in the harbor and brings him to her home to care for his injuries. Sparks start flying between Makepeace and Sir Phillip Dapifer as she tries to find a way to get him back to the English without the locals finding out she's harboring the "enemy". I really enjoyed the tension between these two, along with their very dry but highly amusing banter.

The story is told in three parts. The first part tells the tale of the "catch" of Sir Phillip, their flight from Boston and the voyage to England. The second part has Makepeace trying to fit into London society and the battles with Pip's witchy ex-wife. Eventually tragedy strikes and Makepeace is forced to start another life for herself and her family, but she is bent on revenge for those who wronged her. I see some other reviewers didn't care for the third part, but as another reviewer noted it is very similar to the revenge minded Count of Monte Cristo. And, as in that book Makepeace does finally realize that there is more to life and family than her single minded plans for revenge.

All in all a very entertaining and engaging read, and one I had a hard time putting it down. I enjoyed the glimpses of life along the Boston harbor, Georgian England and the coal mines of Northumberland. I found all the characters to be well defined, even the secondary ones. While it's not the greatest piece of historical fiction I've read, it's still worth taking the time to check this one out.

[Jamie Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very good! I enjoyed the medieval mysteries Norman wrote as Ariana Franklin (Mistress of the Art of Death) so I thought I would try the historical novels she wrote under her own name.

This begins in Boston in 1765, the year of the infamous Stamp Tax, when the city is rioting and the Sons of Liberty are organizing under the fiery leadership of Samuel Adams.

Makepeace Burke is a respectable tavern owner, indignant about the tax but uneasy about the violence in the town. Her life is disrupted when she pulls a drowning English aristocrat out of the harbor and gives him shelter, earning the displeasure of her patriotic neighbors.

This begins like a romance novel, albeit with a particularly rich historical setting. Makepeace and the half-drowned Englishman are immediately attracted to each other, and when her life in Boston collapses she goes with him to England. A romance novel would end there, but this keeps going well past the happy ending, and Makepeace still has a hard road in front of her.

I liked Makepeace very much, and I was particularly entertained by the way she manages to walk back over her burned bridges - reconsidering rejected options, doing things she firmly declared she would never do - without losing any of her strength of character.

[Mela · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is a good historical fiction, without a doubt.

I have learnt more about Boston in 1765 (Sons of Liberty, protests against the Stamp Act and so on), about another side of British aristocracy (especially I was interested in Almack's in those times, it is a different view than in Regency romances) and about coal mining in the end of XVIII century in UK. But most of all, I have learnt about life of various people, their everyday life. From Prime Minister to a slave. In this book you have really varied occupations (an actor, a tavern owner, a doctor, a journalist, a dressmaker, a miner, a valet and many more). Fortunately, Diana Norman took it all professionally and made a readable and engaging historical fiction. (Some writers place to much facts and historical background and in that way they make that a reading is tiresome)

A plot (mostly a story of Makepeace) is interesting too. It showed me, for example the place of a woman in those times, but not only that. It is about love, revenge, meaning of life.

Strength of the book are characters. They are complete. They have the advantages and disadvantages. They make mistakes, they suffer but they are not too melodramatic. In my opinion they are simply real.

Yes, I have 'but'. Although I value highly this book and I can with all my heart recommend it to every fan of historical fiction I can't give it five stars. It reminds me about Into the Wilderness by Sara Donati. I had similar feelings, that everything is on the right place in the book but something is lacking. I am not sure what is missing in "A Catch of Consequence". The easiest way to explain is to say that I haven't become attached to the book. But, I don't know why. I really like it. I must accept what I feel. Although I don't like that I can explain it better, even to myself.

[Barb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makepeace Burke is a hard working Puritan tavern owner who makes her living on the Boston waterfront. It's 1765 and the Sons of Liberty are some of her regular patrons, she shares their political views and hatred for the English Redcoats.

She is catching lobsters one morning when she rescues a man drowning in the harbor, he turns out to be a wealthy Englishman. She keeps him hidden from her customers, nursing him back to health when she promptly falls in love with her patient. When the neighbors find out she's helped an Englishman it's deemed a betrayal to her country. Makepeace finds herself forced to flee from Boston and everything she knows.

I haven't really read much about this period in American history and I enjoyed having the politics brought to life for me. I liked the characters and enjoyed the story. I did think it had a bit of slow start to it. It took a while to get to know the characters that Diana Norman created. But by the end of this book I was wishing that I had the next book in the trilogy waiting on the nightstand.

I would recommend this to fans of Historical Fiction and I will be reading the next book in the series The Sparks Fly Upward.

[Rosina Lippi · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Catch of Consequence is first-rate historical fiction, but that is no surprise as it is the work of Diana Norman.

The first line of the Booklist review hits the nail on the head, and so here it is: "Makepeace Burke hates waste, so it is only logical that she would fish a drowning man out of the ocean."

Norman has always been a master at complex characterization, but she's outdone herself with Makepeace. When the story opens she's a committed revolutionary who owns a tavern in Boston. Rescuing a Tory has long-reaching consequences; she ends up fleeing for her life and whereto? England, for which she has a burning hatred. There is a romance that is subtle but utterly engaging. Norman's characters are so complex and vivid, you will think about them for a long time after you've put the novel down. If I have any doubts about this novel, it's that the troubles that come along are broadcast a little too clearly right from the beginning.

[Roman Clodia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a novel which strikes out for itself in new directions. When so many historical novels are simply 'history' dressed up in doublets and hose, with characters taking up far less room than events, this is a genuine novel with a story of its own to tell that happens to be set in the C18th.

It is a novel of three parts, which don't necessarily always sit well together: but they do keep the pages turning. It's partly a romance but so much more than a romantic story, and certainly not in the happy-ever-after mode (although there is an element of that too...). I found the 3rd part less compelling than the other two partly because of the change of scene (mining town in Northumberland) and partly because the other characters who are so lively and important start to fade. I also wasn't completely convinced by the love interest, but that's always personal taste.

However that is a minor quibble. Makepeace is a fabulous character with a dry wit and sense of humour that Norman catches perfectly. Her first husband is also wonderful, and the relationship between then drawn with such a light and yet perceptive hand that knocks spots off all the usual rather florid descriptions of passionate love.

Altogether this is an entertaining and well-written novel that wears its research very lightly and which treads relatively untouched ground in terms of historical fiction. There are two sequels, Taking Liberties and The Sparks Fly Upward both of which are also very worth reading.

[Brittney · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am so disappointed in this book. The first three or four chapters were so good and then the book went downhill from there. well-written, but anti-climatic and very boring once it got to the coal mining part. I did not appreciate trying use the f word in as many places as possible either, considering the story is set in the late 1700's. Don't bother unless your a big history buff and don't mind profanity. It barely got two stars from me, and that's only because the first few chapters were so good and I was entranced...that quickly faded though. I REALLY wanted to like this one.

[Tamora Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent historical novel about a Boston tavern-keeper who rescues an English nobleman in Boston harbor the day after the famous tea party. Rejected by her pre-Liberty friends for the act, she must make her way among an English upper class that snubs her, dealing with her new husband's former--crazy--wife.

Diana Norman is the pen name of Ariana Franklin, author of CITY OF SHADOWS and MISTRESS OF THE ART OF DEATH, so you know the book has to be good!

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an absolute pleasure to read any and all of Ariana Franklin’s works, under any name! The historical recounting in them is so rich and vivid. The characters are totally captivating as they pull you along, weaving their magic, making their story come alive.

You can’t begin to know just how excited I was to discover that one of my most favorite authors, Ariana Franklin, is actually the pen name of Diana Norman.

“A Catch of Consequence” was published in 2003 and takes place, first in Boston following the riots created by the Stamp Act and then moves forward into London. The Boston riots would prove to be but the first display of violence as the colonists rebelled against King George III, demanding that there would be "no taxation without representation" in the British Parliament.

In this book Diana Norman establishes her penchant for strong female protagonists during times in our history when a woman was expected to be married, pregnant and keeping to the home provided by her husband. For a woman to seek a means of supporting herself, especially if the work falls under the established domain of the male sex, was unheard of. If it was attempted, the upper-class made it nearly impossible for any female arriviste to succeed.

The author likes to dip her toe into the stories of centuries gone by because they are ripe with so much intrigue and excitement. Her stories are enriched by meticulous research and perfect accuracy when it comes to the dialogue of her characters and the way they dress.

Surprisingly, she does not take sides for either the Americans or the British, which I think would be one of the hardest lines to stay true to. She makes it work, and wonderfully so. For her main character, Makepeace Burke, there’s love, laughter, heartache and eventually a ‘peace’ of spirit.

If you love historical novels, you will be amazed at what Diana Norman aka Ariana Franklin, creates in hers.

[Nightwitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Started out strong, then became - perhaps not surprisingly - more of a "woman Gets Vengeance on those who have wronged her" when Philip dies, and I wasn't feeling up to reading the parts where she got wronged so I just skipped straight to the vengeance. It was vaguely tiresome, in all honestly; there's a moral component to the Woman Getting Vengeance trope where we have to be made aware that she has Very Nearly Lost Everything That Matters In Her Pursuit of Vengeance, and it's like, why? Why was it wrong for her to seek justice? Why does she have to turn into a sucky, single-minded person to make that happen? It feels judgmental but more importantly it leeches the fun out of the narrative.

Anyway, the historical parts are amazing, as one would expect from Norman. I will say there is a Native American character, frequently called a "Red Indian," whose sole personality seems to be a slavish devotion to Makepeace (and before her, to her mother) and who literally doesn't speak for most of the book. The book can get pretty brutal at times, which won't come as a surprise to anyone who realizes that Norman usually writes set in the middle ages. (Also, props for drawing a direct line of descent for Philip from the historical figure Eudo Dapifer. That was a fun Easter egg.) Over all, a good book, just not what I was in the mood to cope with right now, and nowhere near the frivolous light read the title might suggest.

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, Outlander fans, here's something quick and absolutely fun for you- as your favorite guilty pleasure is historical romance/fiction with a gutsy unstoppable female protagonist. Her name is Makepeace. The times, Colonial America and Britain 1760's-70's. Well researched: you get to learn about the audacious British political acts against their colonies, about social practices of the British upper crust, about coal mining, the dawn of the industrial age, and of course about the lack of legal redress for woman taken advantage of in these times. Sound dry? Hardly. You feel yourself inside Makepeace's rough Boston neighborhood as violence against the Stamp Act breaks out. Then too, this wonderful author can write a relationship and a conversation that will remind you of Jamie and Claire. The characters and their banter will keep you up all night turning pages. The only sad part for me is that Diana Norman, our author, is no longer with us so our days with Makepeace are numbered. Must go . . . time to content myself with the second in this series.

[Walford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, what a ride. I laughed, I cried. This is what I always hope for from a historical novel; to be grabbed by the scruff of the neck and dumped into a world of the past that feels as real as my own, by an author whose voice is so irresistible and whose hand is so sure.
I'm hooked and I regret that I found Norman by reading her obituary. Where was she hiding? I know, I know, the Ariana Franklin fans would laugh at me and wonder if I've been living under a rock.

[Lia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This anti-heroine in Makepeace is so familiar to me. She's betrayed, cast out for death, and only the burning vengeance sustains her in years after. I don't understand the disconnect with her daughter, the only thing she was able to salvage from her short marriage. It is still a great tale and worthy of 5 stars.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A Catch of Consequence" is absolutely one of the best books I've ever read. With it's Dickensian plot and richly detailed characters and settings, even down to authentic dialects from various regions, this book is an absolute modern classic. I can't even imagine how much research the author had to do to write this masterpiece, as it is stuffed to the gills with obscure and (as far as i can tell from my limited fact-checking) accurate history.

However, it is not at all the sort of book i was expecting when i bought it, and the fact that the first few chapters are hard to delve into and even harder to follow, made it a chore to get into this novel. But once the reader become accustomed to the characters' dialects and the writing style, and once Makepeace Burke and company make it on to their ship bound for England, the story falls into place and is well worth the wait. Then, when you think that the story could wrap up quite nicely right where it is... it suddenly carries you down a long and twisting road so far from the original plot that you won't even see it coming.

If you're looking for a light & quick read, this is not your book, but if you're in the mood for an epic tale of an adventurous and proud pre-revolutionary American woman, this is intelligently-written novel is for you. Makepeace's story will capture your heart, and it is sure to become a permanent fixture on your bookshelf, as it is on mine.

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm somewhat familiar with Colonial history, being a product of public education with a love of living history. But in this novel, Diana Norman (a.k.a. Ariana Franklin) presents a rich tapestry of daily life, both for Americans and residents of England. The depth of detail included in every page, from dress to dialect, made for a very real world to sink my teeth into.

The characters, as well, were each varied, three-dimensional, flawed, and fully realized. Makepeace Burke, the main character, is especially lovable given her feisty nature, intelligence, and unconventional methods. She has an arc of journey through the novel, in the form of all classical literature, and is utterly relatable on many levels.

Given the combination of fantastic world-building and fully-fleshed characters, without gaps or author laziness in both arenas, this is one of those rare books that belongs next to Jane Eyre and Northanger Abbey and North and South.

I recommend this book for lovers of classic literature and story arcs involving self-realization, lovers of history (especially Colonial American or Colonial British), those who enjoy a strong female protagonist, businesswomen, and any fans of Ariana Franklin who haven't already devoured this one.

[Kelsey Burnette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I fell in love with Diane Norman's writing while reading her Mistress of the Art of Death series (written under the pen name, Ariana Franklin), and I couldn't wait to read more. A Catch of Consequence did not disappoint. Though set in 18th Century Boston and England, the characters were delightfully familiar. Norman has her own set of favored archetypes: The smart, working woman who challenges all societal norms. The charming man who loves her despite the societal taboos--simultaneously irritated and spellbound by her unaffected, blunt temperment. Also, her strong, dark protector, who society tries unsuccessfully to silence or minimize. And of course, the down-to-earth female caregiver and companion. You are sucked into Norman's wonderful stories--such an enjoyable way to experience history--through the eyes of very real characters, who serve to further the plot, challenge societal norms, and engage you with their struggles, heartbreaks, and triumphs.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great story. It begins in 1765 and takes us very close to the American Revolution. We get a glimpse of Boston during colonial times and more details regarding the English attitudes toward the American colony. All this is revealed to us through the life events of a Puritan woman, Makepeace Burke, first in Boston and then in England.

The secondary characters are excellent. Not one seems superfluous or unnecessary. The author makes them all so real and imperative to the story. Their presence is not just to support the main character but to add to the historical details of the novel.

The dialogue is very amusing and lively. It certainly drew a few laughs from me. And, although there were plenty of scenes that made me laugh, there were also a few that made me cry.

This is a smart, fun, and emotional read.

[Annette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not what I expected (once again, should never judge a book by it's cover!). Went in thinking it would be a serious book, but when I started reading it turned out to be a basic summer read. Had ups, downs, I'm thinking it would make a good movie of the week on Lifetime.... strange review because I'm just not sure if I liked it enough to recommend it. By last night I wanted it to be over, but maybe I wanted to see what would happen to the characters.
I guess you just have to read it yourself to see (gosh, can you tell it's summertime??)

[Jess · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think I have finally learned my lesson about other people's reviews of historical fiction / romance. This is one of three books that were recommended to me, and although the book had a promising start, it turned excrutiatingly painful very quickly. The book fizzles into rushed romance #1, pointless character death, overwrought and overlong revenge scheme and hackneyed romance #2. The history at the beginning was interesting, but the relationships between characters are poorly developed, and the movitations of the characters are completely one-dimensional.

[Heather · Rating 1 out of 5]

WARNING this book contains offensive language. I ignored the foul language as much as possible but it isn't the only reason why I would never recommend this book. I was bothered by the inaccurate situations the author portrays Makepeace in. The people of Colonial Boston are lumped together as harden patriots when really there was much more diverse opinions. Then when the book shifts to England I never bought that the 'ton' would accept a nobody American wife into their circle. Finally it was to fantastical for her to suddenly become a rich businesswoman.

[CLM · Rating 5 out of 5]

First in an extremely enjoyable trilogy which takes the reader from Revolutionary War Boston to Fall of the Bastille Paris...

Makepeace is a feisty, untraditional heroine who runs a tavern in what is now Boston's North End and doesn't take nonsense from anyone, Redcoat or would-be revolutionary. When she fishes a member of the British nobility out of the harbor, she is worried about her own safety but cannot leave him to drown.

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just loved this book. I loved Makepiece Burke, her family and friends. I loved the lessons learned. I loved that the characters weren't perfect. I loved that the villains were truly bad and unlikable but that the heroes had to work at being good. The secondary characters were fully developed and lovable. A really good read.

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

A strong female character who suffers a violent change in friends and worlds after saving a British nobleman from drowning.

I highly enjoyed it and was really moved. She had so many set backs it was amazing to see her overcome them all.

[Meagan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was really good but was more depressing than I thought it was going to be.

[VMom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this until the middle, when I got so shocked I skipped to the end of the book to reassure myself.

[Sarah Oksiuta · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book. I would have liked it more, though, if it had been shortened a bit and didn't include so many words I don't know. I'm not dumb I just don't know what "escutcheoned" means.

[Mori Richner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boy, was this predictable and cheesy. I always like sagas, so the fact that it was a multi-year, multi-setting book was a plus....but boy-oh-boy, was it a smarmy plot.

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm obsessed with Norman's alter ego of Ariana Franklin and her Mistress of the Art of Death series. So, when I learned she'd written a historical fiction trilogy, I couldn't pass it up. While there isn't a mystery here, there is a plot for revenge among brazen and imperfect characters, a well-paced plot, and a vivid historical setting. It's well worth the read.

The story takes place pre-Revolutionary America. Boston is a grumbling cauldron of discontent, and it's here where we meet the only historical figure in the novel: Sam Adams. The rest of the colorful cast is the no-nonsense Makepeace, the loyal Native Tantaquidgeon, the snarky cook Betty, the artistic Aaron (Makepeace's brother), and the melancholic Philip Dapifer. Everyone adds spice to the scenes, and I couldn't imagine the novel without them. To focus on Makepeace and Philip, I'm glad they weren't perfect people. Nor were they always likable, but they were always relatable and sympathetic. I especially liked Makepeace's analysis of their marriage at the end, as Philip is certainly the driving force in her life for pretty much the entire book. Yet, this was done in a way that didn't make Makepeace feel weak or passive. He was merely her guiding light throughout her journey.

The historical details really brought the story to life. I will saw Boston felt a bit flat compared to England. When Makepeace arrived in England, she encountered numerous people from up and down society's ladder. It really helped flesh out the setting while also enriching the characters' motivations. Meanwhile, Makepeace's tavern felt pretty real in Boston, but the rest of the city can pretty much be described as "rioting". It didn't feel quite as real to me, but I will say the characters there still felt very vivid, and that made up for the lack of historical detail.

The main reason I lowered this a whole star was because of the romances. They often felt rushed, and I felt Norman kind of skipped over the romance part. Makepeace seemed to do what she did because of lust rather than love. I was really looking forward to her falling for Philip, but it happened way too quickly that I almost missed it and had to reread a page. Afterwards, their relationship fleshed out, but the inciting incident was way too rushed for my liking, and it felt out of character for both of them.

Overall, this is such a fun and engaging novel with real-feeling characters and a living, breathing setting. Themes of religion, loyalty, and revenge are present and helped the story feel even more familiar. I highly recommend this novel.

[Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This started out as a 4 star book, but I think I got dragged down by the third section, which everyone seems to agree is the least-strong part of the book.

From the beginning I think I was probably spoiled that things don't last with Dapifer since the book is listed as "Makepeace Hedley #1" not "Makepeace Dapifer", but I was still holding out hope that the Hedley didn't come into play until later in the series. I was also deathly bored by the coal mine plot. I would have much preferred less set up of the coal mine, and more elaborate revenge planning. Almost all of the revenge plotting took place off screen, and the other characters lobbied so hard for Makepeace to give up her plotting, I was concerned it was all for naught for a second. As it was, she relented in a way that I'm not sure was wholly satisfying, but I suppose shows her Christian nature.

I'm not sure I believed the Hedley romance anymore than I believed the Dapifer one, but I think the romance is not the point in these books, so I'm willing to set that aside. Although I was a bit worn out by the time this ended, I did enjoy it and look forward to reading the other 2 books in this trilogy.

[Margaret · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a real pleasure to read great historical fiction and Diana Norman does not disappoint – believable characters, a good sense of place, historic facts mixed with fiction. You have it all!

“A Catch of Consequence” is the first book in a trilogy which follows the life of Makepeace Burke, an independent woman who truly knows how to take fate into her own hands… Even when she feels lost. In the beginning, Makepeace leads a peaceful life as a tavern owner in the American colony. But when she saves the life of an Englishman, left to drown in the bay, her life turns upside down and she is forced to flee the country. Lord Dapifer, the man she saved, falls in love with her, but his ex-wife does not accept this situation lightly. In fact, she is going to turn Makepeace’s life into a living hell before the fiery wench decides to fight back.

At first, the plot seems to move along the romance genre, but there are several twists and turns and you get something completely different. You have women’s rights, class struggles, murder and a good pinch of comedy all mixed in this book, which makes in unputdownable.

I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series!