I really like how Kylie Logan links each of these mysteries to a well known novel. The first book referred to Murder on the Orient Express and this one relied on A Tale of Two Cities. The League of Literary Ladies have developed a reputation for themselves in their small community, so this time around they have more people keeping track of their actions. This requires a bit more subterfuge.
The relationship between the women has progressed from the first installment, where they started out as feuding neighbours. There are still tensions, but they are working on alleviating those rather than returning to fighting. They help each other as well as annoy each other. And I have to wonder if the judge who sentenced them to be a book club has any second thoughts about what he has unleashed on the community!
In addition to the mystery, we are given three other questions to consider. First, what exactly is Bea's history? What has brought this New Yorker to this remote island town? Second, what's up with Levi? It's become apparent that he's escaping something in his past too. Third, can Bea and Levi quit sniping at each other long enough to see if they have a chance at being a couple?
Those outstanding issues make me want to request book number three right away, but I currently have a large pile of library books and delayed gratification will make the third volume more enjoyable anyway.
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