“Red Lily” is a mystery book by Janice Graham. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from the publisher’s summary, but I decided to take a chance. This book has it’s wonderful moments - what is family, why are people pushed to the outside. It was an adventure through Paris, but after a while for me it felt like the book was a bit “too smart” for my reading preference (a lot is going on and, like the main character Carl, I didn’t always connect the dots). I think this was an interesting idea - and cleverly executed.

I received a free DRC of this book through Netgalley. This book is told from a male POV which I didn't expect from the cover. I thought it would be a cozy also based on the cover, but it seemed a bit more intellectual than the usual cozy with Russian spies and other secret agencies involved in making it a confusing ride through Paris. It wasn't really for me and I found myself checking a lot in some parts to see how much book was left to read. I think some people would really enjoy it, but it wasn't my taste.

This is a well organized, brilliantly paced and fun story.
Mystery in every chapter and such a glorious back drop
in Paris~a mini holiday without leaving home.
The surprises in the family are really, really, well done ~
a sprinkle here, a sprinkle there, and we’re in new
places for new intrigue and fun. This is a book
for everyone genre to enjoy, which is a rare treat.
My thanks to Vendome Books for,the download
copy,of,this,book,for review purposes.