Review: Murder, investigations, imitation, redemption, and love.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 21, 2014
Wow! Where to start! Murder, investigations, imitation, redemption, and love.Andrew Foster, younger brother of the Duke of Carrington, becomes an Inspector for Scotland Yard to help find and capture Jack the Ripper. He is observant, smart, handsome and looking for redemption. He has used self-pity and alcohol to escape his life and it has left him open to be used by the killer.  Now he needs to fight back with his mind and the help of Anna.Anna Jacobs, sister of Viscount Wickersham and Simon Jacobs- an Inspector for Scotland Yard, is in medical school. She is tops in her class, intelligent, independent and hoping to open a hospital for the poor. She has always lived to the beat of a different drum and is not interested in being part of the ton. She is hoping for a man to love her and accept her medical training. Anna has always been a sounding board for Simon and his theories, but has never been included in his investigations.As Andrew learns on the job how to be an Inspector he starts to ask Anna questions and advise from a medical standpoint. They share notes and thoughts on the murders that are happening around London. As they probe deeper into the murders the attraction they feel for each other gets stronger. Jack the Ripper gets frustrated and has to take steps to reestablish control of London. Anna and Drew find love and acceptance with each other and their declarations are sweet and charmingly done. This is the second book in this series and I could not put it down. The hints and clues had me smiling and anxious for the next book. Once again, Ms DeHart has created a story that while surrounded by gruesome murders is filled with strong characters that you cheer for and feel their pain and triumphs.