The Inca's Curse
The Thornton Mysteries #2
Ellen Read
Reviewed by Helen
I do love a good cosy mystery, I also love the era of the 1920’s and this one is done really well the clothing and the era come through true and honest, as we meet up with The Thornton family for book two in this series. It is 1928 and Alexandra Thornton has just married the love of her life Benedict Archer and the mystery starts on their honeymoon, come along for the journey and uncover the mystery of the curse, in a beautiful setting.
While honeymooning in Daylesford at the Jubilee Hotel Alexandra and Benedict’s room is burgled and her pearls are stolen, maybe they should have stayed at their own home, and then to make matters worse the young maid is murdered, this causes a lot of pain and worry for the newlyweds and they move to Wombat Hill to finish their honeymoon, when another murder happens in the small town, Alexandra is convinced that everything is connected and they return home to further investigate.
Back at home Alexandra discovers that Edith her best friend was hurt while they were away in the Antique Shop and then they discover a hidden necklace and a letter written by Alexandra’s grandfather, this then uncovers more deaths although years before in the gold mines the family owns and they also discover a missing gem and a curse. There is more going on and they return to Daylesford and danger is getting closer this family is not safe and there are secrets that have been kept for many years and Alexandra will not give up on getting to bottom of this mystery and curse.
This is a well written story in a beautiful setting, the descriptions of the clothing makes me feel like I am seeing them in person and I do love Alexandra and her strength and the support this family shows each other, it is a story that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good historical cosy mystery, I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
While honeymooning in Daylesford at the Jubilee Hotel Alexandra and Benedict’s room is burgled and her pearls are stolen, maybe they should have stayed at their own home, and then to make matters worse the young maid is murdered, this causes a lot of pain and worry for the newlyweds and they move to Wombat Hill to finish their honeymoon, when another murder happens in the small town, Alexandra is convinced that everything is connected and they return home to further investigate.
Back at home Alexandra discovers that Edith her best friend was hurt while they were away in the Antique Shop and then they discover a hidden necklace and a letter written by Alexandra’s grandfather, this then uncovers more deaths although years before in the gold mines the family owns and they also discover a missing gem and a curse. There is more going on and they return to Daylesford and danger is getting closer this family is not safe and there are secrets that have been kept for many years and Alexandra will not give up on getting to bottom of this mystery and curse.
This is a well written story in a beautiful setting, the descriptions of the clothing makes me feel like I am seeing them in person and I do love Alexandra and her strength and the support this family shows each other, it is a story that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys a good historical cosy mystery, I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
4 stars
Published August 6th 2020 by Crimson Cloak Publishing
