Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen - A Book Review

   

Isabella Waverly, a young woman born into an educated family, had fallen on hard times brought on largely by her father's alcoholism. Forced into servitude, her future looked bleak. That is until serendipitous circumstances presented themselves. Bella recalling one of her father's favorite sayings, seized not only the day, but a new future as well, but would stepping into a future meant for someone else come back to haunt her one day? Might it lead to her being accused of murder?

Rhys Bowen placed me firmly into nineteenth century London and Nice. Through her delightful storytelling I caught a glimpse into the lives of British royalty and those who served them. I do wish that I had snuck a peek at the historical notes at the end of the book before reading the story as some of the characters and events I had assumed to be fictional were not! I am happy to have learned of this award winning author, and to have received a copy of Above the Bay of Angels in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review, and received no monetary compensation.