PositiveThe Sydney Morning HeraldThis is a great addition to a fun Australian mystery series. Gentill has inserted an intriguing murder mystery into the story which combines well with the other storylines to produce an exciting and entertaining novel ... Gentill has continued her trend of including a number of iconic Australians from the period into her novels...While some of these characters have minimal effect on the plot, and their use is overdone, it is an interesting way to examine the period ... Containing an intriguing mystery, a unique sense of humour and a range of historical characters, this is a highly recommended read for lovers of Australian fiction.