3.5 Stars Relative Fortunes by Marlowe Benn may have started off slowly for me, but I soon found myself caught up in this cunning murder-mystery set against the roaring twenties in Manhattan.

Relative Fortunes by Marlowe Benn transports the reader to 1924 Manhattan as young, Julia Kydd is preparing to embark on a career in publishing once she inherits. However, all of her dreams are thwarted when her step-brother challenges the terms of their late father’s will. Can a challenge involving the recent death of outspoken suffragist, Naomi Rankin solve Julia’s problem?

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This was a very fun and engaging mystery. The novel is very fast-paced and enthralled you from the first page. I really like Julia. She is sassy and independent. She is also very intelligent and makes an excellent amateur sleuth. The mystery itself was very well-done though there were some parts that drag. Still, I recommend this fans of Phryne Fisher, Lady Julia, and Kat Holloway fans. Full review to come!

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