Author Joni Swift delivers yet another captivating novel from the Edward Tyrington Mystery series with The Skeletons of Harrow. It's 1863, and Edward Tyrington has just been hired by Catherine's father, John Briggs, to solve the mystery of her mother Florence's murder, which occurred ten years ago. Seeking Catherine's hand in marriage, Edward launches himself into the investigation, interviewing old friends and neighbors of Florence who reveal her shocking links to the unionists and the suffragists. Meanwhile, Edward's friend and French spy, Joelle, is investigating an influential English aristocrat, resulting in dangerous men tracking her every move. Following the clues, Edward's investigation leads him to Harrow, searching for a woman who went missing a decade ago. Meanwhile, Catherine continues to try to decipher her mother's old diary. Will Edward be able to find the real culprit?

With an intricate plot and a compelling cast of characters, Joni Swift has crafted a tantalizing sleuth mystery that will have readers absorbed and on the edge of their seats in anticipation of what's coming next. There's not a single dull moment in the entire book, and you don't want to put it down before finishing it. Filled with a healthy dose of suspense, mystery, and intrigue, The Skeletons of Harrow is just the kind of book that sleuth mystery readers crave. Swift's characters have agency that makes their motives and actions believable to the reader, and you will find yourself completely invested in their story arcs. The last few pages are full of action as the mystery unfolds with a satisfying ending. All in all, this is a brilliant novel for readers of historical fiction and mystery thrillers alike!

The Skeletons of Harrow: An Edward Tyrington Mystery Book 3 by Joni Swift takes place almost 10 years before when an innocent child is blamed for a murder. But how does that same child with the help of a friend solve this mystery? The cast of characters takes the reader through the story which starts with a slow pace and then speeds up. The main characters are Edward Tyrington, Catherine Briggs, Florence Briggs, John Briggs, Charles, Earl of Essex, Inspector Farrington, Dean Anson, Lord Rankin, Mrs., Gilchrist, Mr. Dobson, Mrs. Selwyn, Mrs. Davidson, and Davies. There are also many minor characters who assist the main characters in sorting out the intrigue, espionage, and murders that have been committed in the name of progress.

The Skeletons of Harrow by Joni Swift is a fast-moving, highly exciting, romantic murder mystery that catches the reader's attention from the very first page and holds it till the very end. The story takes so many twists and turns that the reader keeps reading so as not to get confused. All the twists and turns come together at the very end in the most scientific way possible, and the reader realizes that all the twists and turns make sense, even the very last, most unusual twist that is most unexpected. This is an enjoyable and intriguing detective story and well worth reading again and again. Well done.