The Secret of Bow Lane by Jennifer Ashley

The Secret of Bow Lane
by Jennifer Ashley

ISBN-13: 9780440001799
Paperback: 304 pages
Publisher: Berkley
Released: August 2nd 2022

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description from Goodreads:
A stranger who appears on Kat's doorstep turns out to be one Charlotte Bristow, legal wife of Joe Bristow, the man Kat once believed herself married to—who she thought died at sea twelve years ago. Kat is jolted by Charlotte’s claims that not only was Joe murdered, but he had amassed a small fortune before he died. Charlotte makes the cook an offer she cannot refuse—if Kat can discover the identity of Joe's murderer, Charlotte will give her a share of the fortune Joe left behind.

With the help of Daniel McAdam, her attractive and charismatic confidante, Kat plunges into her own past to investigate. When it becomes apparent that the case of Joe’s death goes far deeper than simple, opportunistic theft, Kat and Daniel's relationship is put to the test, and Kat herself comes under scrutiny as her connection to Joe is uncovered. She must race to catch the real killer before she loses her job and possibly her life.


My Review:
The Secret of Bow Lane is a mystery set in 1882 in London, England. This is the 6th book in the series. You do not need to read the previous novels to understand this one, and this book didn't spoil the mysteries of the previous books.

Kat investigated the long-ago death of her husband and also learned more about Daniel's past. Kat and friends narrowed down what Joe had been doing before he died and sorted through who could have killed him. The mystery was clue-based. Whodunit was guessable yet not obvious. Plenty of people had motive and opportunity. Kat asked good questions and tracked down leads. The main characters were interesting and likable. Historical details were woven into the story. There was no sex. There was some use of bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this enjoyable novel.


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