Anne Perry, famous for her Victorian-era mysteries, begins a new series set in 1930s Europe, with a great new heroine, young photographer Elena Standish. Elena is drawn into the hidden world of espionage through a nipped-in-the-bud love affair, which in turn pulls her grandfather to reconnect with his past in the secret service from the “war to end all wars.”
“Death in Focus” is a great series starter, with the historical verisimilitude of Perry’s previous books and engaging characters. Elena encounters unsuspected villains, unexpected heroes, and uncertain loyalties amid shifting social and political realities. The plot is satisfyingly complex, yet believable.
Three words that describe this book: Exciting, engaging, expertly plotted
You might want to pick this book up if: You like mysteries and don’t mind the 1930s setting.
-Lynn
This reader review was submitted as part of Adult Summer Reading. We will continue to share them throughout the year.
