I was delighted to have the opportunity to read an advance copy of the latest Sparks & Bainbridge mystery thanks to the publisher and Netgalley. This book is a great addition to the series which I have loved. I was happy to get reacquainted with the characters and continue reading about their adventures. I became engrossed in the atmosphere of post-war London, and I learned a lot about the horrifying treatment of people with mental health issues at that time. The mystery in this book was very clever and complex. I couldn't put the book down. I highly recommend this book and the entire series (which should be read in the order written), and I can't wait for the next installment.

I really enjoyed this entry in the Sparks & Bainbridge Mystery series, each book has been well written and does what I was looking for from this series. The plot worked well in what I was expecting and loved the way it was written. The characters worked so well and felt like the same characters from this series. I enjoyed the way Allison Montclair wrote this and can't wait for more.

“Come on, Tom,” said McIntyre. “We need a firm hand at the tiller, and you know it. Bainbridge is keeping warm and toasty in bed, reaping the benefits while doing none of the work. We can’t just let the old firm roll down the hill because he refuses to let go of the apron strings.”