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It's been five years since investigator Jessamyn Jakes left her life as a prostitute to start her detective agency, J. Jakes Discreet Inquiries. When Suzanne-her former lover and fellow prostitute-goes missing, Jessamyn is drawn into a mystery that goes beyond the raunchy, shipbuilding town that was 1854 Portsmouth, NH-all the way from the antebellum south to the Isles of Shoals. Together with her adopted daughter-and escaped slave-Sarah, Jessamyn unravels Suzanne's disappearance all the while uncovering other mysteries along the way. And...of course, there's a shipwreck and a missing treasure. A furiously paced plot with compelling characters make this debut novel a must read.

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Plot/Idea: 8 out of 10 Originality: 9 out of 10 Prose: 9 out of 10 Character/Execution: 8 out of 10 Overall: 8.50 out of 10 Assessment: Plot: Finnegan's novel is well plotted, action packed, and furiously paced. The storyline is smooth and uncluttered, despite multiple mysteries and characters. Prose: Finnegan's prose is strong and poetic throughout the novel. She effortlessly places readers alongside her heroines. Finnegan's inventive language, particularly when referring to sexual matters, feels fresh and witty. Originality: Readers will most likely not have read a book set in the 1800s and featuring a protagonist who is a former sex worker-turned-detective. It's a surprising concept and one that is extremely well executed. Character/Execution: Readers will root for the numerous great leads in this novel. Jessamyn, Sarah, and Maryanne are all strong, well-developed characters who help bring the story to resolution. Convincing villains and strong secondary characters round out the cast. -The BookLife Prize

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