I scooped this novella up as soon as it released. I enjoy the Below Stairs Mystery series and was excited to spend more time with our clever cook and her friends. The Price of Lemon Cake gives Lady Bobby Perry and Judith Townsend a chance in the spotlight when Kat asks them to investigate a young aristo. Come see why I am craving lemon cake and more Below Stairs mysteries.
by Jennifer Ashley
Series: A Below Stairs Mystery #6.5
Genres: Historical, Mystery
Source: Purchase
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When Kat Holloway approaches Lady Bobby Perry and Judith Townsend to help her discover what a young aristo is getting up to in a gentleman’s club, Bobby quickly accepts, coaxing a promise of Mrs. Holloway’s stupendous lemon cake in return.
But the investigation quickly turns into more than a simple spy mission, forcing Judith to confront a painful part her past. Both Judith and Bobby must bring their own unique skills to help Kat solve the tricky and dangerous problem.
While we saw little of Kat, Daniel, or others, we got to spend some time with Bobby and Judith. Friends of Cynthia are concerned about a young man. It seems he is spending time at a gentleman’s club. Kat can’t visit the club and Daniel isn’t available, so Bobby and Judith agree to infiltrate the club dressed as men.
I loved the investigation as it delivered a twist regarding Judith’s past. It was fun getting to learn more about this couple as we uncovered truths. The mystery concerning the young man wasn’t complex, but it opened the door to Judith’s past.
I laughed about the method of payment the ladies extracted from Kat. The story was complete and I read it in one sitting. While I would have loved a full-length story, it gave us a look at secondary characters.
I absolutely recommend the Below Stairs Mystery series for fans of historical fiction, mystery, romance and food. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I am off to hunt a slice of lemon cake.
The Price of Lemon Cake by Jennifer Ashley delivered a Below Stairs Mystery while we learned more about Bobby and Judith. #mystery #historical #bookreview #lemoncake Share on XAbout Jennifer Ashley
NY Times Bestselling author Jennifer Ashley writes historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance, historical mysteries, and urban fantasy as Jennifer Ashley, Allyson James, and Ashley Gardner. Jennifer's novels have won RWA's RITA and RT Reviewer's Choice awards, have been translated into many different languages and earned starred reviews from Booklist and Publisher's Weekly.
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Rolé @ Hooked By That Book
I love this series and I’m excited to read this one too, just to have a bit more of Judith and Bobby.
Kimberly
Hope you enjoy it!
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
I didn’t know this had come out! As soon as I noticed the cover in your review-covers sidebar, I bought it. Can’t wait to read it! I like Bobby and Judith, and look forward to a story that features them. (Also, now I’m craving lemon cake.)
Kimberly
Happy reading!
Katherine
This looks so fun! And you have me curious about the payment.
Kimberly
I absolutely love this series Katherine.
Jen Twimom
OH MY!! I didn’t even know about this one. Is it available in audiobook? I’ll have to look. I do enjoy this series so much, and Cynthia is one of my favorite characters. Thanks for the heads up and review.
Kimberly
No it isn’t but worth the read 🙂
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I’m not a mystery reader, but I do want a piece of lemon cake now, lol. Glad you enjoyed it!
Kimberly
LOL.
Lover of romance
Love that cover….I adore anything with lemon especially for desserts. Always feels so fancy haha Not sure if this one would have enough romance for me but definitely going to do some research on that.
Great review darling!
Kimberly
I feel the same about lemon 🙂 Romance is served on the side.
Anne - Books of My Heart
oh I missed this one being in this series. I’ll have to stuff it into my reading somewhere. Thanks for sharing.
Kimberly
Happy reading!
Nadene
I am curious about the method of payment. The mystery sounds well done.
Kimberly
Hehe….it was unique.
Carla
Great review, Kimberly. I checked and my library has the first four on audio on Hoopla, so I am adding this series to my shelf. It sounds fun and like one I would definitely enjoy.
Kimberly
Oh yes, I think you will love these Carla!
DEBBIE HAUPT
Oh I love Jennifer Ashley and this series looks good. Thanks for sharing
Kimberly
Happy to 🙂