Speculations in Sin by Jennifer Ashley

Speculations in Sin
by Jennifer Ashley

ISBN-13: 9780593549919
Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Berkley
Released: March 5, 2024

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
Cook Kat Holloway is distressed to learn that Samuel Millburn, husband of the woman who looks after her daughter, has been accused of embezzling funds from the bank where he works as a clerk. The accusation is absurd, and Samuel’s wife fears that her husband will not only lose his post but be imprisoned. Kat vows to uncover the truth. She turns to her confidante and handsome suitor, Daniel McAdam, for help.


My Review:
Speculations in Sin is a mystery set in 1883 in London, England. This is the 7th book in the series. You don't need to read the previous novels to understand this one, and this book didn't spoil the mysteries of the previous books.

The mystery was clue-based, and whodunit was pretty obvious from the start of the investigation. Kat asked questions and followed up on leads but seemed rather distracted by her growing attachment to Daniel. Kat has solved enough mysteries that it's mindboggling that she angerly rushed off to confront a person she believed was a murderer rather than waiting for the police to do their job like Daniel suggested. Of course, she's gotten off in private and threatened by the murderer. Also, some things didn't seem realistic, like she's locked in a strong room in a bank which required two keys to open the door but there's a window to the outside. Like criminals can't climb the outside of a building. Anyway, I wasn't that impressed by the ending.

The main characters were interesting and likable. Historical details were woven into the story. There was no sex. There were only a few uses of bad language.


If you've read this book, what do you think about it? I'd be honored if you wrote your own opinion of the book in the comments.