Lyre, Liar! by Libi Astaire (A Jewish Regency Mystery)
Today’s tea is Victorian London Fog by Harney and Sons.
The Jewish community in 19th-century London is in an uproar. Precious, engraved silver cups and an ancient music manuscript have gone missing. When the owner of the manuscript and a silver engraver are found dead, Mr. Melamed, a widower and wealthy benefactor of the Jewish community, is called upon to solve the mystery.
Lyre, Liar! Is the eighth and final book in the Jewish Regency Mysteries by Libi Astaire. This is the third or fourth book I have read in this series. I was intrigued because it explores a Regency-era community I never considered. And how could I resist when the title of the first book is Tempest in a Teapot?
Two of the main characters bring to mind Dickens’ Oliver Twist. Namely, the Earl of Gravel Lane, who resembles Fagan, although at least 20 years younger and a lot kinder. Then there is General Well’ngone, who brings to mind The Artful Dodger. But the similarity stops there, as these professional pickpockets and their crew often work with Mr. Melamed to solve complicated crimes.
While Mr. Melamed pursues leads within London, the Earl and General go undercover as “gentlemen” to chase down clues in the countryside. What follows is a surprise revelation about the Earl, and a very satisfying close to the series. Oh yeah, and they solve the mystery, too.
Lyre, Liar! Was included with my Kindle Unlimited membership. Check it out here.
Link to YouTube video coming soon.
And have yourself a nice cuppa tea.
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