The Wordsworth Key by Julia Golding is an absolutely delightful read! The story is a wonderful mix of mystery, adventure, and literary intrigue. Golding’s writing draws you in immediately with its clever plot and engaging characters. I loved how the book weaves in historical elements while keeping the pacing exciting and fresh. The adventure is full of twists, and the connection to Wordsworth adds a fascinating layer to the story. If you're a fan of books that blend mystery with a bit of history and plenty of heart, The Wordsworth Key is a must-read!

*thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

The Wordsworth Key by Julia Golding is such a good book. The storyline was so well created and the characters are fantasticly well created as well. I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can.

Dora and Jacob have quickly become one of my favorite sleuthing couples. I adore historical mysteries with a romantic subplot, but one of the fun differences with this series is that Dora and Jacob aren’t in a “will they, won’t they” slow-burn relationship. They got together in the first book and have been navigating a major class difference since. Dora’s an illegitimate actress and forget. Jacob is a third son of a viscount and physican who returned from war with an opium habit. They’re playful, but seriously devoted to each other, even though Dora doubts they can last in light of his position in society.

The mysteries in this series always involve real people and this one involves Wordsworth and the creative, passionate young men around him in the country. At first, there’s simply a lost poem, but when finding the poem intersects with a murder back in London, things get messy! Of course more dead bodies enter the picture and the politics of the day are a major factor in the story.

The pace is fast, but this isn’t necessarily a quick and easy read because the mystery is layered and there a large cast. Still, I devoured this in 24 hours.

Thanks to the publisher for early access. The opinions in this review is my own.

Many thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the preview. All opinions are my own.

This is another fantastic addition to the Jacob and Dora mystery series. This time we take a literary turn and venture into Lake Country with Wordsworth and Coleridge.

I just love Jacob and Dora; both their relationship and how good a pair they make in solving crimes. They have such respect for each other and an appreciation for their individual talents. Plus great chemistry and a tender relationship.

As usual, I followed all the red herrings, and didn’t figure out the culprit until our dynamic duo did.
I will say I absolutely hated Jacob’s brother Arthur. There was not a single instant he was on page that I didn’t want to smack him. Dora’s friend Ruby also tried my nerves. I was rather irritated by the ending on their account.

But I will absolutely read more of these! I love these 2 and want them to get an HEA on top of successfully solving their mysteries!

Witty, unexpected and mysterious: you can't go wrong with the third book following Dora and Jacob's story!

A holiday in the country sounds like a nice respite after their previous adventures, but it seems like deranged killings have a way of finding them.

Really nicely written, the characters are gaining more depth as you read along and the banter I love is always just a line away.

I have received an advance copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily, thanks to the author for it.