Vivian Kelly has gumption, a good head on her shoulders, and a healthy respect for the challenges that surround her. She also has a pair of resourceful friends a little bit in love with her. With the help of friends, favors, and potential lovers, Vivian sets out to untangle the unfortunate mess surrounding an apparent suicide with connections to the Nightingale.

Katharine Schellman has a way with words. This second installment of the Nightingale Mystery series, like the first, has more tension than I usually seek in my mysteries, but I just love her work so much that I can’t help myself.  I’m thoroughly delighted by the turns of phrases and the brilliant character crafting. The narrator, Sara Young, is marvelous and her voice brings this story to life beautifully. There’s adventure, growth, diversity, and a lovely little bit of love in this latest installment. 

Set in the Jazz Age, this sequel returns us to the lovely cast of folks, scraping by and doing their best, supporting each other along the way, and trying to sort out exactly what’s happened when one of their own - a beloved uncle - is found unexpectedly deceased. There's mystery, risk, community and maybe even a little blackmail to keep us on our toes the whole way through! I'm looking forward to the upcoming sequel - The Last Note of Warning - coming to us in June 2024! I'm sure it'll be another exhilarating ride with wit and heart!