Otherwise Engaged by Amanda Quick

This whodunit novel is set in London circa 1900.  When I first glanced the cover (a woman in a wedding dress brandishing an interesting looking fan) I expected a romance.  Although there is romance (enough to make me decide I could use a new smiley-one that depicts the scenes which are descriptive enough to raise a blush to your cheeks) it was not what I was expecting at all.

The story follows Amity Doncaster, a woman who travels alone in order to write articles about globetrotting.  I absolutely adored Amity.  She is before-her-time independent and strong.  Had I lived during the 1900s I imagine I would've had to live like Amity, and I enjoyed reading about her.

Amity has a rather scary meeting with a serial killer, which brings her into the case.  I enjoyed trying to figure out who did it.  I enjoyed the small romance.  I enjoyed this book.

4 smiles, a wink, and a blush (the new one)