"A winning romantic mystery"
In 1897 Scotland Yard detective Inspector Mick Dunbar feels
ancient on his thirty-sixth birthday. However, just
because he thinks he is old it has nothing to do with him
handling a case. When Miss Sophie Haversham informs him
that she has seen a murder while lying in bed Mick figures
she suffered a nightmare, a birthday gaga gift, or is just
a lunatic. Sophie realizes she does not need her power to
forecast the future to see he disbelieves her. After she
explains and he stops laughing out loud, Mick asks who is
this unfortunate future victim? Sophia responds "you" and
warns him to stay away from Victoria Embankment Gardens. Mick changes his mind somewhat when an unknown assailant
takes a shot at him while he crosses the Victoria
Embankment Gardens. He blames Sophie for the attempt and
begins to investigate her including her Aunt Violet whose
house is where she lives. However, as Mick makes inquiries
his skepticism begins to change into a belief that the
woman he now loves has psychic powers even as he fears for
her safety NOT SO INNOCENT is a delightful late Victorian paranormal
police procedural romance that readers from both genres
will enjoy. The story line absorbs the full attention of
the audience as the doubting Mick and the sexy seer make a
dynamic team. The investigation into a cop's murder is
cleverly designed to entertain mystery fans while
furthering the relationship between the lead couple.
Hopefully Laura Lee Guhrke provides sequels starring Mick
the private investigator and his wife Sophie the psychic
assistant. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted December 10, 2002
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