This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review…thanks to the publisher for the electronic copy. Likable characters…intriguing story..enjoy this one…

A classic whodunit story that takes place in the early development days of Niagara Falls. Historically accurate with a lot of characters and plenty of action. Living only a little more than an hours drive to Niagara, I enjoyed reading more about its history. I will say that the plot wasn't hard to figure out and I understand this is one book in a series. However, the characters are easily made known and can be read as a standalone. Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publishers for a e-arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Rosemary Simpson’s #DeathattheFalls is an enjoyable addition the Gilded Age series. It is 1890 and Prudence MacKenzie has recently become one of the few women to pass the bar in New York state. She and her partner and fellow investigator, Geoffrey Hunter, travel to picturesque Niagra Falls in response to a request from Prudence’s Aunt Gillian. Aunt Gillian’s friend, Lady Hamilton, is concerned that a young woman, Rowan Adderly, is going to be cheated out of the inheritance due her when she turns 18. Rowan’s grandmother claims that Rowan’s parents were never married and there is no proof that Rowan’s father is Ada Adderly’s son. Rowan’s mother died and her father has not been seen or hear from in years.

Prudence is interested in the case as she believes it may offer her the opportunity to represent Rowan in court, if the case goes to trial. It turns out that there are many threads to this complex case, with a large cast of characters, both good and evil, including Crazy Louie Whiting, who is obsessed with being the first human being to survive going over the falls.

Prudence, Geoffrey and their colleagues have a challenging time trying to figure out how to keep Rowan alive and ensure that she gets the inheritance she deserves. While following along, the reader learns interesting background about a variety of subjects including natural poisons, boxing and the history of Niagra falls, and it's attraction to people such as Crazy Louie Whiting, who is obsessed with being the first human being to survive going over the falls.

Because of the complexity of the case and the number of characters involved, there are fewer scenes of significant interaction between Prudence and Geoffrey, so not much progression in their relationship, although there is a tease at the end of Geoffrey’s intentions.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Kensington for the advance copy.

New in a series from historical mystery writer Romary Simpson. This time we find Prudence Mackenzie and Ex-Pinkerton agent Geoffrey Hunter traveling to the Canadian Niagara Falls to investigate missing people and family inheritances .While pursuing their case, family secrets are revealed and murders begin to happen.

Reader might feel confused if they have not read the previous books in the series, but the reader can still enjoy this as a stand alone book.

Fascinating history of Niagara Falls, its development as a tourist attraction and also of the people who tried to go down the falls in wooden barrels.

Thank you Net Galley for letting me read this book.