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Running away, hiding, seeking a new life... The main character of To Disguise the Truth has done these things and must now face the consequences. In the third book in The Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency series, Jen Turano explores the story of Eunice Holbrooke and Arthur Livingston.
About the Book
At the beginning of To Disguise the Truth, we see Arthur Livingston sitting in the office at the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency across from the woman who had once shot him. The catch? Arthur does not know it is actually the person he is looking for sitting across from him. He is looking for Eugenia Howland has changed her name to Eunice Holbrooke and changed her life entirely. To help disguise herself, Eunice has taken to wearing widow's veils to hide her face. Eunice is, of course, not too keen on taking on Arthur's case as she does not want to be found.
As Arthur presses his case for why the Bleecker Street Inquiry Agency should take his case, readers are taken through a whirlwind of activity. From learning the details of what has been happening in Montana since Eunice left so many years ago to joining her on an undercover mission at an asylum for women, we see characters develop and learn more about the relationship between Eunice and Arthur.
What Do I Think?
I am torn in regards to my opinion of To Disguise the Truth. I really liked some of the characters – in particular Arthur's grandfather, Lloyd – while others (including Eunice) got on my nerves a bit too much. I wanted a happy ending for Eunice and Arthur, but she seemed so determined to stop it from coming. And while I understand why Eunice didn't share her secret with Daphne or Judith, I know my feelings would be hurt if I was in their position. I wonder how easily I would have been able to forgive her.
Personally, I could have done without Eunice going undercover at Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum. I am not sure how Turano could have developed the plot without these chapters, but I think I would have enjoyed the book more with a maybe a different undercover adventure.
Maybe I have been watching too many drama TV series, but I could easily see parts of To Disguise the Truth as a TV series or movie – especially the end chapters set in Montana. All of Eunice's relatives seemed to jump off the page.
If you enjoy historical fiction, period novels, mysteries, and/or Christian fiction, I would recommend you check out To Disguise the Truth. And don't forget there are two other books in the series you can read, too. (affiliate links below)
Be sure to read my other book reviews, including my review of The Barrister and the Letter of Marque.
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