Release: February, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Michelle Cox
Source: iRead Book Tours
Find it at: Amazon, Audible, Chirp, iBooks, Kobo, Google Store,
__
__
This third book in the Henrietta and Inspector Howard series provides a delightful romp through the English countryside and back.
Anxious to be married, Henrietta and Clive push forward with their wedding plans . Their family differences get worse now by Oldrich Exley’s attempts to control the Von Harmons. However, on the wedding day, there is more unfolding than just Clive and Henrietta’s vows of love. Stanley and Elsie’s relationship comes under test by the presence of the dashing Lieutenant Harrison Barnes-Smith and by Henrietta’s friend Rose. The situation grows increasingly dark and confused as time goes on. As Clive and Henrietta begin their honeymoon at Castle Linley, the Howards’ ancestral estate in England, they encounter a whole new host of characters. These include the eccentric Lord and Lady Linley and Clive’s mysterious cousin, Wallace.
When a man is murdered in the village on the night of a house party at the Castle, Wallace comes under suspicion. Clive and Henrietta are reluctantly drawn into the case, despite Clive’s anxiety at involving his new bride and Henrietta’s distracting news from home. Delicately attempting to work together for the first time, Clive and Henrietta set out to prove Wallace’s innocence. During this process ,they uncover some shocking truths that will shake the Linley name and estate forever.
About the Author:
Michelle Cox is the author of the multiple award-winning Henrietta and Inspector Howard series as well as “Novel Notes of Local Lore,” a weekly blog dedicated to Chicago’s forgotten residents. She suspects she may have once lived in the 1930s and, having yet to discover a handy time machine lying around, has resorted to writing about the era as a way of getting herself back there. Coincidentally, her books have been praised by Kirkus, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and many others, so she might be on to something. Unbeknownst to most, Michelle hoards board games she doesn’t have time to play and is, not surprisingly, addicted to period dramas and big band music. Also marmalade.
A Promise Given Review:
In the third book, Clive and Henrietta set out for their honeymoon and encounter a murder! This was a nice addition to the series and I liked reading it.
What I really love about this series is the main leads, Henrietta and Clive. They have become one of my favorite fictional couples, and I really like the dialogues and conversations regarding their professional and private lives. The author also wrote their relationship in a realistic manner where they argue and bicker, but still resolve their differences.
Moreover, I also liked how the cast of characters seem to expand after each book. Oldrich Exley makes a fine villain, and is one of those character you love to hate. I did not like the estranged mother that much either. However, I did enjoy reading about Elsie’s romance and relationships.
Also, the author writes the story in a beautiful way that reminds me of Jane Austen’s works. There is a murder that takes places surrounding Wallace (Clive’s cousin), which the couple try to solve. At the same time, I love how Clive and Henrietta immerse themselves in any mystery that they encounter, as we see a completely different side of them. Similar to the previous books, the author does a wonderful job in bringing the golden age of Chicago back into the backdrop.
However, I felt the author missed the mark in terms of equally balancing the character development with the mystery. The first half of the book focuses mainly on Henrietta and Clive’s wedding. But, the mystery with Wallace only appears in the second half, and doesn’t receive much attention. It gets resolved in a nonchalant manner, which was disappointing. But, overall, while this book is not as strong as the first book, it is still very entertaining.
Giveaway:
Prizes: $100 Amazon Gift Card courtesy of Michelle Cox, author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard Mystery Series (ends Oct 9)
Tour Schedule:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A Promise Given (The Henrietta and Inspector Howard Series) by Michelle Cox Blog Tour hosted by iRead Book Tours.
Tour Schedule:
Week 1
Bookish Paradise – Aug 31 – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Hall Ways Blog – Aug 31 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Rockin’ Book Reviews – Aug 31 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You / guest post / giveaway
Lamon Reviews – Sep 1 –audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Rebecca Graf on Medium – Sep 1 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Bookriot – Sep 2 – audiobook review for A Child Lost / author interview / giveaway
Rajiv’s Reviews – Sep 2 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Library of Clean Reads – Sep 2 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Locks, Hooks and Books – Sep 3 –audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Amy’s Booket List – Sep 3 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Rebecca Graf on Medium – Sep 4 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth
Rajiv’s Reviews – Sep 4 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Week 2
Rockin’ Book Reviews – Sep 7 –audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Books for Books –Sep 7 –audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Rajiv’s Reviews – Sep 7 -audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Sefina Hawke’s Books – Sep 8 – series spotlight
Rebecca Graf on Medium – Sep 8 – audiobook review of A Promise Given
Jazzy Book Reviews –Sep 9 – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Rajiv’s Reviews – Sep 9 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
Library of Clean Reads – Sep 9 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Amy’s Booket List – Sep 10 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth
Rosepoint Publishing – Sep 10 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Books for Books – Sep 11 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth
Rebecca Graf on Medium – Sep 11- audiobook review of A Veil Removed
Week 3
Hall Ways Blog – Sep 14 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Rockin’ Book Reviews – Sep 14 –audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Rajiv’s Reviews – Sep 14 -audiobook review of A Child Lost / giveaway
Olio By Marilyn – Sep 15 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You / giveaway
Rebecca Graf on Medium – Sep 15 – audiobook review of A Child Lost
Rockin’ Book Reviews – Sep 16 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
Library of Clean Reads – Sep 16 -audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Locks, Hooks and Books – Sep 17 –audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Amy’s Booket List – Sep 17 – audiobook review of A Promise Given
Books for Books – Sep 18 – audiobook review of A Promise Given
From the TBR Pile – Sep 18 -audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Week 4
Books for Books – Sep 21 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed
Hall Ways Blog – Sep 21 – audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Rockin’ Book Reviews – Sep 22 -audiobook review of A Child Lost / giveaway
Olio By Marilyn – Sep 22 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth / giveaway
Book Corner News and Reviews – Sep 23 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
Library of Clean Reads – Sep 23 -audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
Locks, Hooks and Books – Sep 24 –audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Amy’s Booket List – Sep 24 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed
Books for Books – Sep 25 – audiobook review of A Child Lost
From the TBR Pile – Sep 25 – audiobook review of A Ring of Truth
Week 5
Hall Ways Blog – Sep 28 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
From the TBR Pile – Sep 28 – audiobook review of A Promise Given
Locks, Hooks and Books – Sep 29 – audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
Olio By Marilyn – Sep 30 –audiobook review of A Promise Given / giveaway
Library of Clean Reads – Sep 30 – audiobook review of A Child Lost / giveaway
From the TBR Pile – Sep 30 – audiobook review of A Veil Remove
Olio By Marilyn – Oct 1 –audiobook review of A Veil Removed / giveaway
History from a Woman’s Perspective – Oct 1 – audiobook review of A Girl Like You
Amy’s Booket List – Oct 1 -audiobook review of A Child Lost
Locks, Hooks and Books – Oct 2 – audiobook review of A Child Lost / giveaway
From the TBR Pile – Oct 2 – audiobook review of A Child Lost
Thanks so much, Rajiv!!! I really enjoy the way you highlight the characters – perfect!