Not sure what was so grim. I really do not know how Ellen Hart comes up with so many interesting books. She is amazing! I am sad that I am almost through this series to date.
I had trouble with this latest installment in the Jane Lawless series - grim, verging on a real downer; even Cordelia's flambouyancy didn't lift things much. I'm still a fan of the series, but wouldn't blame others for not being able to finish this one.