Friday, September 15, 2023

Review: The Queen and the Knave

 


* Book 5 in the Dread Penny Society series * 

Móirín Donnelly has spent the last five years working in the shadows for the Dread Penny Society, but spending so much of her life in secret is taking a toll on her soul—and her heart.

When members of the Dread Penny Society begin disappearing, Móirín turns to Detective Constable Fitzgerald Parkington for help. The two have developed a friendly rapport, and Móirín feels like she can trust him, though perhaps not with all of her secrets.

Fitzgerald Parkington has a sixth sense when it comes to hunting down criminals, which is why he’s recently been transferred to the Detective Department at Scotland Yard. But when red tape keeps him from tracking down the criminal mastermind known as “The Tempest,” he must rely on the one woman who has unexpectedly captured his heart—the bold and fiery Irish lass, Móirín Donnelly.

As the Tempest’s deadly reach threatens to overwhelm all of London, Móirín and Fitz are caught in an elaborate game of cat and mouse that leads down back alleys, through dark London buildings, and right to the gates of Kensington Palace. Móirín has one chance to save Fitz and the Dread Penny Society from the Tempest, and she might have to sacrifice her one chance at love to do so. - Summary from the publisher

My Thoughts: This is the final book in the series and I loved it. Everything wrapped up well. There were moments of dread, moments of happiness, and moments where I turned the page as quickly as possible to uncover what was going to happen next. Lots of action, danger, and plot twists in this book. And as usual, I enjoyed the Penny Dreadfuls in between the chapters. I loved the clever barbs, the witty moments, and thinking ten steps ahead of your opponent. A great finish to the series! 

* ARC sent for review

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