2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #1 discussion

Any other topics you’d like to discuss? Your overall opinion of the story?

Great questions Jonetta!

I loved this story. My only problem with it was I wished that Sarah had taken part in the investigation. She could have accompanied Frank when he was questioning the busybodies of the neighborhood.

I also liked that I didn't figure out who the killer was until late in the book. I actually thought that Frank may solve the mystery when he was questioning the second family about the cane with the silver top, while Maeve may uncover the secrets of what was going on with Christina Alberton.

While I enjoyed the story and the revelations, I was disappointed in Sarah's lack of agency.

Also, the pacing seemed slower than the other books with Frank running around asking questions of the neighborhood biddies and the suspects. It became a bit tiresome after a while.

I enjoyed it. There were all the usual historical details and I really liked the inclusion of the Pinkerton agents. I am glad we now know who killed Doctor Brandt and Sarah can let that go.
I thought there were a lot of little hints along the way that Sarah is seriously considering the possibility that Frank would make a good husband. Not sure how she will make Frank believe he is good enough though:)

I just wish we could have got a couple more paragraphs at the end of the story when Frank was visiting Sarah at her father's house. It was starting to get interesting...

Thanks, Robin!

I actually loved this story, primarily because we see Maeve getting a robust identity, Tom’s murder is finally solved with a really good twist and Sarah’s home is just that...a loving and vibrant home. I just loved being in the story.

Phrynne wrote: "I enjoyed it. There were all the usual historical details and I really liked the inclusion of the Pinkerton agents. I am glad we now know who killed Doctor Brandt and Sarah can let that go.
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Do you think Frank’s interactions with Felix Decker might help change his mind, see himself as more of an equal (not money wise) with Decker?

Jonetta wrote: "primarily because we see Maeve getting a robust identity, ."

This was definitely one of the best aspects of the book.

Jonetta wrote: "Do you think Frank’s interactions with Felix Decker might help change his mind, see himself as more of an equal (not money wise) with Decker?"

I'm not sure if he will see himself as an equal, but he definitely isn't in awe of Decker. This will serve him well once he decides to act on his feelings for Sarah.

Yes, that’s what I was struggling for. He’s sees him just as another man, flaws and all. And, he went toe-to-toe with him and came out just fine.

Robin wrote: "I just wish we could have got a couple more paragraphs at the end of the story when Frank was visiting Sarah at her father's house. It was starting to get interesting..."

Haha yes it can't end like that xD