Series Info/Source: This is the 6th (and final) book in the Madam Chalamet Ghost Mysteries. I bought this on ebook for my Kindle.

Thoughts: This book starts with Elinor waking up next to a dead body and being accused of murder. On top of this citizens are falling dead in the streets and Twyla is missing. Could all of this lead back to a tangled conspiracy involving Elinor's father's death from so long ago?

This was a well done conclusion to this series. I enjoyed watching Elinor and Tristan's relationship proceed to a new level. I also enjoyed how all the previous plot points from earlier in the series are tied together in this book.

I liked the fantasy world here, although it wasn't incredibly well built out and mostly reminds of a Victorian setting. I kept having to remind myself that this wasn't a Victorian historical fantasy. The characters and dialogue are engaging and well done and I enjoyed the light humor throughout. I also enjoyed how Elinor was able to use her ghost talking powers throughout the series.

This was fun, easy to read, and engaging. I would definitely pick up future books by Nash.

My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a very satisfying conclusion to a well done historical fantasy series with heavy ghost themes. I enjoyed the characters, the ghost talking powers, and the humor throughout. I also liked how all the plot points from previous books were woven together in this series. The world building was a bit weak but aside from that I enjoyed this series. I will definitely check out future series by Nash. ( )

Oh, Ms. Nash, you never disappoint! This sixth and final book in series finds our clever and witty Elinor, the Madame Chalamet in a bit of a pickle as she is falsely accused of murder. After a bit of swashbuckling she is on the trail of her accuser. The slow and steady burn between her and Tristan Fontaine, the Duke de Archambeau continues in this delicious story feeding the hope of each of us committed readers.

The nearly dead are collapsing to their demise. There's mayhem in the streets, the lower class is in an uproar over inadequate representation in Parliament, and the aristos are fleeing in panic. Our blessed duo, working together to clear Elinor's name while at the same time attempting to quell the hostilities is pulling out all of the stops but will that be enough? Can stasis return to Alenbonné and will Tristan finally take Elinor as his own?

This was a delightful addition to this charming series and rather bittersweet as it is the final installment. Elinor's empathetic and respectful handling of those of the spirit world as well as those walking on the earthly plane is charming and endearing. The dialogue is terrific, humorous and engaging. The world building is imaginative and cinematic in scope. The slow burn romance is tastefully rendered. All in all, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read. It was a beautiful wrap-up to a very fun series.

I am grateful to the author Byrd Nash, for having provided an advance reader copy of this book. Her generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone

Publisher: Rook and Castle Press
Publication date:‎ April 24, 2024
No. of pages: 274
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTVKH27G ( )