I reviewed the first part of this trilogy HERE if you want to get up to speed with what I’ve thought about the series so far.
The second part of this thrilling trilogy is sort of focused on the search for Sophie. Tiffany, owner of a small private investigation firm, sends one member of her company, Grimes, off to accompany Cynthia to Royal Ascot, where he is assured Harry will most definitely make an appearance and can be encouraged to return home. Her other two investigators, Naz and Ambrose, are given the task of tracking down Sophie.
It’s difficult to find out anything about the elusive Sophie, but gradually small details are unearthed and it appears she is seen by many in The City as some sort of healing angel. She is also highly protected, her whereabouts a closely guarded secret. But a young girl starts appearing wherever the investigators are, and they are sure that if they could manage to speak to her, she might have information they could use. That is easier said than done.
I said earlier ‘sort of focused on the search for Sophie’ because it’s also Royal Ascot week and time for Chocolate Mimosa to shine. But with so much money on the race, not everyone wants the horse to win. This beautifully written race does indeed draw Harry out into the open where all his enemies are waiting, but with everything riding on the outcome, will Chocolate Mimosa win, or not?
Lastly, there is Natasha, head of the FitzHenry empire, who faces losing it all following a brutal takeover attempt by Charles Black.
This is a highly entertaining family saga, with each member of the family suffering their own personal difficulties and triumphs. The characters are colourful, and the writing throughout excellent. It is definitely a page-turner, and I was left wanting more, so it’s just as well the third book is already available. I can’t wait to start it!
