Release: April 4, 2017
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Michelle Cox
Source: iRead Book Tours
Find it at: Amazon, Audible, Chirp, iBooks, Kobo, Google Store,
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In this second book of the series, Henrietta and Clive delightfully rewrite Pride and Prejudice—with a hint of mystery!
Newly engaged, Clive and Henrietta now begin the difficult task of meeting each other’s family. “Difficult” because Clive has neglected to tell Henrietta that he is in fact the heir to the Howard estate and fortune, and Henrietta has just discovered that her mother has been hiding secrets about her past as well. However, when Clive brings Henrietta to the family estate to meet his parents, they are less than enthused about his impoverished intended. Left alone in this extravagant new world when Clive returns to the city, Henrietta finds herself more at home with the servants than his family, much to the disapproval of Mrs. Howard—and soon gets caught up in the disappearance of an elderly servant’s ring, not realizing that in doing so she has become part of a bigger, darker plot.
As Clive and Henrietta attempt to discover the truth in the two very different worlds unraveling around them, they both begin to wonder: Are they meant for each other after all?
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. Also, 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 Ring of Truth Review:
I thought this was a very nice continuation to the series, with a marriage and a new mystery for the duo.
For me, the highlight was Henrietta and Clive. I loved them in the first book, and thought they matured very well here. They make such an adorable couple with great chemistry. They are slowly becoming one of my favorite fictional couples. Moreover, we get to know their history and background and connected family members. I also loved the supporting characters like Eugene, Stan and Elsie. Also, I loved Henrietta here because I saw more layers in her. It is interesting to see how she copes with her personal challenges of adjusting to the family, while also trying to solve the mystery.
As with the previous book, the author brings the 1930s back to life with her vivid imagery. From the mystery element, there are multiple sub plots and mysteries, including a missing ring. Moreover, there are some twists and turns, with a villain returning from the previous book, that I did not foresee. At the same time, the author also highlights the prejudiced mindset of the upper class in a relatable manner.
However, I felt that the author could have balanced the romance and the mystery elements evenly. The story focused more on Henrietta’s adjustment to the household vs. the stolen ring. The story would have been perfect if the author added more pages on the mystery to even it out. Furthermore, the mystery did not feel as grand and big as the case in the previous book.
Overall, this book was a lovely continuation to the previous novel, and look forward to reading Book 3!
Tour Schedule:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the A Ring of Truth (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
Thank you so much for the fabulous review for A RING OF TRUTH. This sounds like a fascinating listen. Here’s wishing everyone luck in the giveaway!
Thank you Lauren 🙂
Thanks so much for this review, Rajiv! I really appreciate your careful read/listen of the book! Cheers!