Review: Well plotted historical mystery
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 19, 2013
Starting with a gruesome prologue, D. M. Mitchell gives the reader a mystery that is well suited to its time and environment.Thomas Blackdown , in 1817, is a reluctant hero, a war wearied soldier summoned home to help his estranged family.  He is immediately presented with not only devastating news about his brother but also significant changes in his family's reputation and fortunes.  The mystery deepens with each chapter and the reader and Thomas are presented with the same subtle clues to try to understand the situation.This is not a cozy mystery but rather one where violence and the enjoyment of such does not seem unusual in a time when public hangings were considered entertainment.This is an engaging read and recommended for those who enjoy historical mysteries.