Candice Sue Patterson skillfully intertwines the present day storyline with the one set in the mid- to late-1800s. Andrea Andrews' job as a journalist for Smithsonian Magazine thrives on historical research, especially if a mystery is involved, and even more so if it might lead to a promotion. Currently she must supplement her income waitressing at an upscale restaurant in New York City. That is where she meets Beau Davidson-Quincy. Although, she does not initially recognize the gubernatorial candidate. Beau welcomes the opportunity to help Andrea solve a mystery involving counterfeit money in order to get to know her better.
Edward and Franklin Davidson might have been almost identical twins, but there were no similarities in their personalities nor in their moral compass. Franklin was a Civil War hero, Edward a swindler and a counterfeiter. It has been a long time since I have read a book in which the author spent so much of the story developing the character of the antagonist. In this case it was time well-spent. While Edward seemed to have gotten away with perpetrating great evil, will his exploits come back to haunt his descendants?
This truly engrossing mystery brings about a gambit of emotions. The author reveals information at just the right time, and keeps the reader totally in the palm of her hand. I highly recommend The Keys to Gramercy Park and am grateful to have received a complimentary copy from Barbour Publishing via NetGalley without obligation. All opinions expressed here are my own.
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