Frederick and Grace return in Pepper Basham’s delightful sequel, The Cairo Curse.
Book Blurb
Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley have already experienced their fair-share of suspense, but when a honeymoon trip takes a detour to the mystical land of Egypt, not even Grace with her fiction-loving mind is prepared for the dangers in store. From an assortment of untrustworthy adventure-seekers to a newly discovered tomb with a murderous secret, Frederick and Grace must lean on each other to navigate their dangerous surroundings. As the suspects mount in an antiquities’ heist of ancient proportions, will Frederick and Grace’s attempts to solve the mystery lead to another death among the sands?
My Thoughts
Frederick and Grace stole my heart in The Mistletoe Countess, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the sequel. And then I devoured The Cairo Curse in two days.
Basham manages to keep the romance going between Frederick and Grace. It’s beautiful to get to see their romance continue. But she sneaks in another romance to with a secondary character. I don’t want to give away anything, but it was a pleasant surprise!
Then, of course, there’s the mystery element. The mystery gave me Agatha Christie vibes. With a twist I didn’t see coming, Basham really outdid herself. She added plenty of suspense to keep me hooked with enough romance to keep me smiling.
Overall, The Cairo Curse is a captivating mystery paired with sweet romance. Historical romance and mystery fans alike will enjoy this tale.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
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