Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Written on Oct 4, 2019
This creepy little tale was delightfully shiver-worthy. It was slightly reminiscent of the show Penny Dreadful sans all the things that gave it the mature rating. The tension was palpable; I loved that there would be a slow build-up, followed by a staccato burst that would push the story to a more dangerous level. Compellingly told, the victorian-gothic vibe was used to its best advantage.
Dorothea was drawn back into a world she had tried so hard to distance herself from, with less success than she thought she had achieved. She met a man named Julian Chissick, and is convinced to help with a horrifying murder.
Mister Chissick was an interesting character, very much a study in contradiction. In fact, despite the fact that there are fewer characters in this book- or maybe because of it- the prose shines. It’s abundantly clear from the get-go that Quenby Olson is a talented writer. I look forward to reading more of her works.