Many thanks to NetGalley and Doubleday for gifting me a digital ARC of the new book by Charlotte Vassell, the second in the wonderful DI Caius Beauchamp series. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 5 stars!
Detective Inspector Caius Beauchamp finds himself in charge of two cold cases. The first comes into play when a men's rowing team discovers a body floating in the Thames. Years before, the chief executive of a clothing manufacturer walked away with a multi-million dollar corporate retirement fund and disappeared. Then, as Caius is at the theater, someone dies just a few seats away. Over 20 years ago, Eliza Chapel disappeared from a girls boarding school. As Caius, along with associates Matt and Amy, investigate these missing persons cases, he finds himself in the middle of a political mess as well as a personal one.
I was so very happy to read this book after The Other Half, which I loved, because Caius is an amazing, quirky character and Vassell writes such intriguing mysteries with fabulous characters and dialogue. These mysteries are complex, but funny and twisty, and I'm already anxious for more! I love the relationship between Caius and his associates, as they both poke fun and look out for each other. Plus, we are introduced to Calliope (Calli), a milliner he meets at the theater. who is dealing with her own drama. While this can easily be read as a standalone, don't hesitate to read The Other Half first, because they are that good!
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