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I really enjoy the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries and this was no exception. After waiting the better part of a year for this installment I, like so many others, flew through it because it was so good. I truly enjoy the research that goes into each of Harris' novels. As a retired teacher of ancient world history it is fascinating to learn so much about the British royal families (and their many intrigues) in the more "modern" era of Regency England. I also enjoy the development of the characters in this series and after the last few books, where Hero's character seemed a tiny bit meek and unlike her initial opinionated and modern thinking self, I saw the old Hero back again. I really love her character and in this installment, she was back in good form. I did miss Devilin's arguments with his sister, Amanda, and wondered where she had gone to, and whatever happened to Stephanie after the initial threat to her husband? Did he behave? Did he continue to be a cad? That part seemed to have just disappeared. I am also curious about the "cousin" who appears to have Lord Jarvis' ear (literally in this case). What is happening there? I had expected to see that fleshed out a little bit in this book. I am also curious about the new potential yellow-eyed Scottish speaking man. And Gibson's battle with opium that was not really touched upon here.. Sooooo many tidbits for new story lines! But overall, I felt it was a great read and I will have to re-read it (as always) to truly soak in all the detail before I go back to reading my "cozy mysteries" to while away the time until the next installment. I might even re-read the entire series...some of the characters have gotten a little fuzzy over time and I need to refresh as to who they are.


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Why Kill the Innocent Sebastian St Cyr Mystery C S Harris 9780399585623 Books Reviews

Royal intrigue, a gifted female musician, the Frost Fair, Rothschild gold, and a cunning mystery draw Sebastian and Hero into a dangerous, wintry hunt.

The story opens with Hero stumbling over the nearly frozen body of Jane Ambrose, piano teacher to Princess Charlotte. The palace covers up the death, but Hero and Sebastian take up the investigation. They soon work out that any number of people, mostly powerful, are on the list of suspects.

Harris never ceases to amaze me how she is able to take the details of history, Regency era, in this case, and turn them into a cunning suspense. The main thread of this story is the tragic life and death of a talented woman set against social issues of the day- impressment of men into the Navy while their families are left destitute without them, the many minor crimes that were hanging offenses, the fate of wives who are married to abusive men, women with talent who must suppress this or let men take credit for their work, banking houses profiting from the war, royal house power struggles, suppression of the press' free speech, famine of hard winter, and more. I like how the social issues of the day are analyzed by Sebastian and Hero so that many aspects are revealed and thought through as they get to the heart of the matter.

Along with her gift to create fabulous historical settings and situations for her story, there is also her fantastic characters. I fell in love with Sebastian St. Cyr, Lord Devlin and his ongoing story from the first book. Sebastian is aristocracy, a former soldier, a child born of his mother's infidelity, a lost love in his past, and a new love in his present. Life's experiences give him a unique outlook and the skills to serve out justice for the dead. He's not infallible or untouchable. His errs have cost him deeply, but he grows and strengthens as the series progresses. He has learned so many secrets about his own past and another clue crops up, even now, when he least expects it about his mother's secret past.
I love how he sees his wife not only as the woman he loves and wants to protect, but Hero is is partner in all things. They solve the murders together, but, when not working a case, he does not interfere with Hero's important work among the poor classes. Hero investigates issues affecting the poor and writes up her finding calling for reform. Sebastian is not intimidated by her strong will or her choices. I love seeing them share intimacy and private moments as a couple and as parents to their young son. The author captures their eccentricity as individuals and a couple in that time, but also balances this just right so it never feels over the top or fake just to make them sensational. They are both very much aware of societies rules and just how far is too far and the consequences of crossing the wrong line.

Beyond the main pair of the story, the author doesn't chintz on several other recurring minor characters who make up Sebastian's circle with their own backgrounds and stories ongoing. Hero's powerful father, Lord Jarvis, who ruthlessly wields the power behind the throne and is up to his neck in intrigue, Sebastian's Irish surgeon friend Paul and the enigmatic French midwife Alexis who assist with the medical evidence side of the cases, Sebastian's father the Earl of Hendon, loyal Tom his street-wise servant, and, of late, I am very curious about Hero's mother's cousin Victoria and what she is up to as she insinuates herself into Jarvis' household and seems in on his schemes.

There was a tight mystery plot, lots of twists as Sebastian and Hero work to uncover the truth, and all that delicious family and palace intrigue. I anticipate each new Sebastian story and go into a bit of reading funk when I've finished the latest. Why Kill the Innocent is no exception. While this is a historical murder mystery, I think those who enjoy historical fiction that provides well-drawn characters, authentic historical elements, complex character and action-driven plots should give the series a go.
For years I have been a huge fan of Ms. Harris. I have read all her books. And read them multiple times. But her last 2 books did not have the same effect. After book 12 I found my self unhappy but more than that actually depressed. And did not re-read the book and as I usually do. Then I finished reading book 13. And I once again I had the same sadness. Which had nothing to do with murders!!

It was the always present misery of the poor at that time. The horrible conditions and miserable lives and deaths they endured. It was it present in almost every chapter. And for me it got in the way of the murder story. The book felt more like a crusade against the injustice of the time.

All Ms. Harris books are very historically accurate. That’s one of the things I admire about her writing. But between the dying from hunger and poverty and the hanging of a 17 year old mother for stealing a ham, I almost stopped reading half way through. That has never happened with CS Harris story.

And if I’m honest I’m getting very weary of Jarvis and his evil machinations going unchecked for 13 books. As a villain I know how vital he is BUT with the oh so suspicious death of hero’s mother and the obvious relationship with hero’s cousin (in the previous book as well) I’m just fed up with him!

I’m hoping in the next book the lovely Victoria has some unexpected fall down a staircase and Hero is spared the trouble of killing the woman herself. But if nothing else it would seriously annoy Jarvis and at least that’s something.
I really enjoy the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries and this was no exception. After waiting the better part of a year for this installment I, like so many others, flew through it because it was so good. I truly enjoy the research that goes into each of Harris' novels. As a retired teacher of ancient world history it is fascinating to learn so much about the British royal families (and their many intrigues) in the more "modern" era of Regency England. I also enjoy the development of the characters in this series and after the last few books, where Hero's character seemed a tiny bit meek and unlike her initial opinionated and modern thinking self, I saw the old Hero back again. I really love her character and in this installment, she was back in good form. I did miss Devilin's arguments with his sister, Amanda, and wondered where she had gone to, and whatever happened to Stephanie after the initial threat to her husband? Did he behave? Did he continue to be a cad? That part seemed to have just disappeared. I am also curious about the "cousin" who appears to have Lord Jarvis' ear (literally in this case). What is happening there? I had expected to see that fleshed out a little bit in this book. I am also curious about the new potential yellow-eyed Scottish speaking man. And Gibson's battle with opium that was not really touched upon here.. Sooooo many tidbits for new story lines! But overall, I felt it was a great read and I will have to re-read it (as always) to truly soak in all the detail before I go back to reading my "cozy mysteries" to while away the time until the next installment. I might even re-read the entire series...some of the characters have gotten a little fuzzy over time and I need to refresh as to who they are.