Pepper Basham concludes her Freddie & Grace Mystery series with The Juliet Code, an exciting and romantic adventure in Italy.
Book Blurb
Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving
Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed honeymoon and explore the beauties of the historic city of Venice. To their surprise, their friend, Detective Jack Miracle, is also in the city, investigating a series of art heists starting at the house of eccentric millionaire, Laraby Covington. Drawn into a world of boat races, mysterious houses, and parties of the rich and unusual in Venice, Frederick and Grace learn of the existence of the Juliet paintings, (Renaissance paintings feature Shakespeare’s tragic heroine) rumored to hold a secret code to an underground vault of similarly treasured artwork assumed lost over the centuries. As Freddie and Grace are pulled deeper into the mystery and their beloved Detective Jack disappears, can they use their wits and work as a team to find the thieves and Jack before it’s too late.
The Juliet Code is a Freddie and Grace Mystery, sequel to The Mistletoe Countess and The Cairo Curse.
My Thoughts
This adventure with Frederick and Grace was just as delightful as the others. From the beginning, we get thrown into the hijinks of adventurous Grace and her more cautious husband. I love these two characters so much, and between their banter, the romantic moments that made me swoon, and the action, I was engrossed in the novel until its ending.
I especially liked the addition of Jack and the scenes from his POV, as well as the hint for a future romance for him.
Honestly, I could gush about this novel for a long time. This whole series, really. It’s definitely worth the read, especially if you’re a fan of historical romance sprinkled with a bit of suspense. If you haven’t read The Mistetoe Countess or The Cairo Curse, you’ll still enjoy The Juliet Code, but I recommend reading the series in order.
Overall, The Juliet Code is a sweet historical story perfect for romance readers who crave adventure.
(Note: I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley for review. I was not required to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.)
