Book 2 in the Buccleuch Family series by Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson continues from the first book, this time focusing on Lady Mary Montagu Douglas Scott. She is the youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch. She loves books and is a very sharp woman-smart, discerning and attentive to all that goes on around her. She has a knack for figuring things out, and her unassuming personality allows her to blend in the periphery. Her "crime solving" skills prove useful when a piece of jewelry goes missing during a gathering at her home. One of the visitors, Colonel Walter Trefusis, a veteran soldier, teams up with her to solve the puzzle. It turns out that he now works for the British Intelligence Agency and their pairing could not be more perfect. But crime solving isn't all they work well on. Their attraction is undeniable, leading them to a partnership of both the intellectual and physical kind.

I loved that this was a Victorian romance with a mystery angle to add intrigue to the story. I truly enjoyed the first book in this series, and this was a entertaining continuation of the story. I love when historical romance has interesting plots that really help drive the romance along, and this one has just that. You are kept guessing not only about the mystery aspect, but the will they/won't they keeps the pages turning as well. And the slow burn payoff is worth it!