A Most Extraordinary Pursuit | 
so-soThis was a different type of mystery, with elements that confused me (though I‘ve been reading this for a few months with breaks, so I may have forgotten why certain things happen). Truelove reminds me of Amelia Peabody, though I like Peabody a bit more. The ghost of Queen Victoria speaking to Truelove was odd. So-so book for me.
pickA fun mystery set in the late 19th century. Ms Truelove is sent to Greece to find a missing heir accompanied by the frivolous rake Lord Silverton. Truelove can speak to ghosts and there is an element of magical realism that runs through this book that makes really fun.
pickA Most Extraordinary Pursuit really was most extraordinary, & so now I'm beginning A Strange Scottish Shore
I would like to finish re-reading this book this afternoon because I want to get to the 2nd book in the series that came out this past week. I'll see how far I get before Sunday afternoon napping takes over!
pickMiss Emmeline Truelove (How English is that name?!?) finds herself sent abroad after her employer, the Duke of Olympia, passes away. Her mission? Locate and bring back the new heir who has disappeared on an archaeological dig. Toss in the charming Lord Silverton, a chaperone who's not all that he seems, and an eensy bit of time travel and you'll find yourself deep in this light, fast-paced, banter filled cozy mystery. [First in the series]
pick'But you're forgetting the main point, Lord Silverton." I said. "The only point. She was in love with Theseus." "Ah, well." He sucked on the pipe. "I can't answer that. But it seems to me if a fellow hasn't the good sense to return a woman's love, she should the devil find herself another chap who will." ❤️ the story & look forward to next installment. I confess myself a bit put out with Lord Silverton in the end.
This is reminding me so much of an Amelia Peabody book. Not as good, of course, but nicely evocative fun.
pickI'm not sure how to categorize this quirky book. Historical fiction with mystery and intrigue, a bit of romance, a couple of ghosts, and time travel. Overall, enjoyable, and I hope to see more in the series.
pickWhat a fun, quirky little read. I love when authors take all the stuff they love and throw it in a book. Adventure, myth, mystery, and romance and it all blends together perfectly. I don't want to say too much because I don't want to spoil the fun, but if you're a fan of Deanna Raybourn, Lauren Willig, and Elizabeth Peters you will totally be charmed by this delightful, quirky little book.
The store's book group meets tonight. While they discuss their books, I get to sit in a corner and read. It's one of the few times this bookseller gets to read at work.
