I was not able to get into this book. I do not do well with books that change the POV. I'm not sure if the chapters took place at different times or just changed the POV. If you can handle such things, I recommend this book, it seemed like it would be interesting.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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A fun, take on a pair of sisters whom we have fallen in love with over the years. The Bronte sisters are not only writers, but sleuths in this novel. The family, mystery, and clever plot twists make for an entertaining mystery novel that will make you wish for a sequel.

Imagine, if you will, the Bronte sisters as amateur detectives. The language is very similar to novels written many years ago, slightly old-fashioned, but fitting to the area of England where the Bronte sisters and their brother, Bramwell, lived. The family lived with their father, a local pastor, and even though they were very poor, certain standards must be kept. The family all dabbled at their writing, but no one paid much attention to it at the setting of this story.

There has been a murder in their neighborhood, and since the children's maid at that house is their friend, the sisters set out to investigate. What they learn about the family is a much darker story, with tentacles reaching far and wide. Each sister has their own way of going about investigating, and somehow it all comes together in an enjoyable story. There are enough facts based on history that the story feels believable. Bramwell also plays a part in the story.

This book was very well written. The concept is fascinating as well. Though there were a few places that felt over dramatic or out of character, for the most part this story read well very enjoyable read!

Ellis poses the question, what if the famous Bronte sister were sleuths as well as writers? Emily, Charlotte and Anne have been captivated by the story of a young mother taken from her home, left behind, a pool of blood and her children. Quickly deciding their superior intelligence will also make them more than adequate detectives, the sisters set out to solve the crime. As they were in real life, Ellis’s versions of the Bronte’s are feminists, determined to find the missing woman, even as they put their own lives in jeopardy. This novel was great fun, as a huge fan of the Bronte’s, I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of murder and mayhem, and it was nice to see the rather unknown Anne given a chance to shine