Catherine Lloyd’s 2nd novel in her Miss Morton series was wonderful. Lady Caroline Morton continues on as the companion to Mrs. Frogerton as her daughter Dorothy is experiencing her first London Season. Mrs. Frogerton is the widow of a wealthy tradesman so the “ton” tend to look down on her, but Caroline knows that they won’t look down on her money. When Mrs. Frogerton meets a spiritualist, Madam Lavinia, who claims to have spoken with her belated husband, Mrs. Frogerton insists that Caroline attended a meeting with her. After that meeting, Caroline and Dr. Harris attend another, where Madam is accosted by one of her guest’s son. Later Dr. Harris and Caroline go to Madam’s house for a private meeting with Madam, only to find her deceased. Despite Caroline’s insistence that Dr. Harris could not be the murderer, he is arrested anyway. Now Mrs. Frogerton and Caroline must discover the true killer in order to save their friend.
I love these characters! Though I will say that I thought, after the first novel, that Caroline and Dr. Harris were becoming more than friends. In this novel, there was no mention or indication of the chemistry they showed in the first novel. It was more of a best friends vibe than a possibility vibe. However, there does appear to be new paths for Caroline. I honestly would like to see how Caroline and Mrs. Frogerton’s son, Samuel, interact together. The potential cliffhanger at the end makes it seem as if there are 2 paths, but I am secretly hoping for a third. I can’t wait for the third book.
The mystery was very good. I didn’t suspect the killer at all. I did suspect one person of being more than they were, but I had another person in mind for the murderer. Obviously, there were plenty of red herrings and motives to keep the secret until the end.
Overall, I rate this novel 5 out of 5 stars.
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