#Review 30 of my Goodreads Challenge for 2018

Here's the third update on my recent reads!

The Dead Virgins by K.M. Ashman

This was a really absorbing read. I love to read historical fiction and love mysteries almost as much, so the combination of history and mystery in this novel was a fabulous mix. I already knew a little of the ancient cult of the Vestal Virgins and by the end of this novel feel I know more - so well was this fictional story written that it all appears entirely authentic.

The threads of the Ancient Roman story and that of the contemporary investigators blend perfectly in this breath taking, rapid search in different European locations. The main characters of India and Brandon are portrayed excellently in a way that makes India’s historical knowledge shine, and Brandon’s ‘military’ expertise seem realistic without being overbearing as they interact. There are some other lovely characters but since I don’t do spoilers, I won’t mention their involvement towards the end of the story.

There were a few instances that jolted me out of my absorption of the story as in things like "How did she have her passport handy?" or some of the dialogue set in the Roman 'Nero' era which seemed to be 20th century phrases but in general I was so intrigued by the story that I just wanted to read on... and on. 

I’ll be stacking my kindle with the next India and Brandon adventures.

Slainthe!