The Juliet Code is the third in the fantastic series with Freddie and Grace. The story stands alone, but really, why wouldn’t you read the first two to see where this highly endearing, crime solving duo came from?

Fresh from a near death experience in Cairo (but no spoilers, you’re safe), Freddie, Lord Astley, is finally on honeymoon with his wife Grace. The pair are enjoying their time in Venice, until a random encounter and the appearance of an old friend set events in a different direction. Detective Jack Miracle recruits the pair to assist him in tracking down a set of missing paintings called The Juliets. Before you can say ‘cane fighting’, the trio head to an island off the coast of Italy, with a killer on the loose.

The characters make this story completely engaging. Grace is all wide eyed but well educated enthusiasm for the adventure of crime solving. The more reserved Freddie providing a safety net and some rather dashing skills as the plot thickens. And while mentioning plot, I should say this one is highly compelling and very clever. Once again, Basham has produced a gripping story that is sure to delight readers who enjoy a strong mystery with characters they care about.

Let’s be honest – Freddie and Grace are complete winners and I highly recommend this whole series. Along with whatever else of Pepper Basham’s you can get your hands on.