Review: No Stone Unturned by Pam Lecky

No Stone Unturned by Pam Lecky

Publication Date: June 28, 2019

eBook; 286 Pages

Series: The Lucy Lawrence Mysteries, Book 1

Genre: Historical Mystery

A suspicious death, stolen gems, and an unclaimed reward: who will be the victor in a deadly game of cat and mouse?

London October 1886: Trapped in a troubled marriage, Lucy Lawrence is ripe for an adventure. But when she meets the enigmatic Phineas Stone, over the body of her husband in the mortuary, her world begins to fall apart.

When her late husband’s secrets spill from the grave, and her life is threatened by the leader of London’s most notorious gang, Lucy must find the strength to rise to the challenge. But who can she trust and how is she to stay out of the murderous clutches of London’s most dangerous criminal?

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Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐

What an absolute gem of a book!

There's nothing better than finding a new series you can fangirl over and Pam Lecky's Lucy Lawrence mystery series is just that!

When we meet Lucy she is lonely and contemplating the rest of her life with her inattentive husband. She's stuck in the relationship after being cut off from friends and family because of their elopement, but she wants it to work out. I liked Lucy instantly. She is sweet, kind, though maybe a little naive. When she gets the unexpected news that her husband has been found dead, she is confused. He was supposed to be on a trip out of the country. How is he dead in London? Was it an accident or was he involved in something nefarious? Thus begins the investigation into Charles' death and in steps Phin Stone. How I adored that man! He's a no-nonsense, honest, and trustworthy investigator that comes to the aid of Lucy when all seemed lost.

Poor Lucy is taken through the wringer in this book - between her loveless husband, her punk of a brother, and odious sister-in-law, and then a dangerous criminal. But through it all, she stays strong and that's what I loved about her. The connection and repertoire between Phin and Lucy was great too.

Pam's writing is wonderful, the mystery will keep you guessing, and the setting jumps off the page!

I had a lot of fun with this book and cannot wait for the next one in the series! I need more Lucy!

About the Author

Pam is an Irish writer of historical fiction with a particular love of the late Victorian era and early 20th century. She is fascinated by all things 19th century, from food and clothes to architecture and social history. She is patiently awaiting the invention of time travel, but in the meantime, indulges her love of the past by writing about it.

Her debut novel, The Bowes Inheritance, was awarded the BRAG Medallion in 2017. It was shortlisted for the Carousel Aware Prize 2016; made 'Editor's Choice' by the Historical Novel Society; long-listed for the Historical Novel Society 2016 Indie Award; and chosen as a Discovered Diamond in February 2017.

In April 2018, Pam published an anthology of some previously published short reads, along with some new work. Her collection of short stories is entitled, Past Imperfect, and features stories set in such diverse settings as WW1 Dublin, the sinking of the Lusitania and a lonely haunted lighthouse.

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