Brad W. (bewilbered) reviewed on 2/22/2020 + 36 more book reviews

I have loyally read all the books in this series but I feel it's gone downhill precipitously since DEATH IN THE FLOATING CITY, set in Venice--I think that's as far back as book 7? For half a dozen books now and more, Alexander insists on ricocheting between the regular cast in Victorian times and some other heretofore unknown character--often deep in the past. Does she fear she can't sustain interest in Colin and Emily and company long enough for a full book? I would rather keep the momentum of the story with them and have them delve into antiquity for answers rather than hear from the people living in antiquity.

Like many of the series of this type, children are ignored and barely thought of, home with Nanny. But one of the saving graces here is a NEW familial twist that many will like. I'm just not sure how long I can keep going with this series.

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