Book description
Nothing is fair in love and war. . .
Europe's elite have gathered at the glittering Congress of Vienna--princes, ambassadors, the Russian tsar--all negotiating the fate of the continent by day and pursuing pleasure by night. Until Princess Tatiana, the most beautiful and talked about woman in Vienna, is foundā¦
Why read it?
1 author picked Vienna Waltz as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Early on, what the then-publisher sought, and what the characters preferred apparently diverged, because a few of the titles have an āalternate universeā relationship with the main mystery world.
That didnāt bother me one bit, when the characters and the historical aspects of Napoleonic Britain are so well drawn. Grant is particularly adept at exploring the odd corners of this time periodāthe diplomatic convolutions, New World repercussions, and sociological upheaval in Britain itself following Waterloo.
As the series progresses, the main protagonists build a community of sleuths, and the relationships complexify right along with the politics. Absolutely wonderful!
Including novellasā¦
From Grace's list on The best historical mystery books with gorgeous prose and delightful sleuths.
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