PI Andy Mills is back in this sequel to Lavender House. Living above the Ruby, he hasn’t yet earned the trust of the queer community and business is slow. Then a ghost from his past walks into his office. James and Andy were inseparable during their Navy days while WW2 raged on, taking risks to be together whenever they could. But then he took a promotion and left without a word. Now he’s being blackmailed and wants Andy’s help. The case will lead Andy through the other queer bars of 1950s San Francisco and may threaten the entire community that is starting to embrace him.
This was a quick, easy read with a great, and growing, cast of characters. I loved the 1950s San Francisco setting and the film noir feel of this book. Rosen did a great job creating a second book that didn’t require readers to remember much, if anything, about the first, which I find really helpful! The story is well-paced and kept me interested throughout. The mystery is satisfying and not overly complicated.
I listened to Lavender House on audio and I think the writing style really lends itself to a great listening experience. I didn’t have quite as good of a time with this book, which I read in print. I definitely recommend the series and I think it offers something new and unique in the genre.
This was a quick, easy read with a great, and growing, cast of characters. I loved the 1950s San Francisco setting and the film noir feel of this book. Rosen did a great job creating a second book that didn’t require readers to remember much, if anything, about the first, which I find really helpful! The story is well-paced and kept me interested throughout. The mystery is satisfying and not overly complicated.
I listened to Lavender House on audio and I think the writing style really lends itself to a great listening experience. I didn’t have quite as good of a time with this book, which I read in print. I definitely recommend the series and I think it offers something new and unique in the genre.