The Janus Affair: A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel

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MelHay, September 9, 2012 (view all comments by MelHay)
Lena disappears before Eliza on the train in a flash of lightning, but just before doing so asks Eliza for help. Eliza wants and requests the case, but being a Junior Archivist (not on field work) and compromised with knowing the victim, is not given the case. Agent Bruce Campbell is given the case. While at a suffragist meeting another lady, one well known to Eliza, is attacked. Eliza now starts to investigate the case with Wellington's help, and finds it leads to the suffragist women going missing and protecting the one woman who could lead the England Suffragists into a new time. This particular incident seems to go back several years in the archives when investigated into it, all unsolved and referencing the burnt metal smell and flash of light. As far away from the past as both our partnered agents might think, it will creep up to them fast here.

Both of our courageous characters are haunted by their history. One that wants it back and the other who can't forget it. Eliza's past keeps showing up in London...a suffragist from New Zealand, an old love...all the things that bring Eliza's exiled home fresh to the front of her mind. We see Eliza with a touch of vulnerability with her yearning for her home land, and missing her family and friends. Wellington's mind is daunting by his memories of his commanding father.

Boy do I love Wellington and the secrets he has. We get a small taste of what he has up his sleeves, yet still so mysterious! I want to tell Eliza, Wellington is much more than she knows...stronger and deadlier than she thinks, yet such a gentleman. I just love seeing Wellington's spunk. The secrets he's hiding are starting to seep through the longer he is with the adventurous Eliza, and becoming visible to those around them.

We are sucked into the mystery in the prelude wondering what Lena is running from and why. Then what the heck happened to her on the train in front of Eliza!? Shocking! And the electrifying mystery will have you guessing and looking for clues with our duo.

I have to mention the chapter headings, titles as per say. Ha ha! Love these. They make me smile and give a little of whats to come in the chapter. And they call Eliza a Pepperpot!

The Ministry Seven is back! These kids add a lovely touch to the story with Eliza and Wellington. Almost a family feeling. There is a young Verity mentioned. I love Verity! and so excited to see here status here. Between listening to the Tales from the Archives and reading the books I know Verity is in the Tales from the Archives, but not 100% sure of Phoenix Rising. I do enjoy hearing of her again though. Brilliant young lady.

Speaking of the Tales from the Archives! It is NOT necessary to listen or read them to enjoy any of these books. But, yes always a but... But they do give a few back stories you could very well enjoy, especially after reading this book. If you are curious about Eliza and the happenings related to Kate, you can read or listen to the podcast that highlights this story. But do take a listen to The Evil that Befell Sampson. Or you can download the first collection stories.

Now to go with learning about Eliza's past, if you are more curious about Wellington and his father you can learn a touch on that as well with the Tales from the Archives. We have Sins of the Father, in podcast form. Or, again, you can download the collection of short stories.

I do love seeing our secret agents on a mission, seeing glimpses of Eliza and Wellington enjoying teasing each other, and knowing just how to push each others buttons. They both know what cards to play and when, with what they do and the secrets each keeps... the secrets might just be the obvious thoughts are just a cover and there is more stewing underneath the layers.

Since I went there with the links on Eliza and Wellington's past, if you are curious to meet Verity, you can listen to the podcast with her in, The Precarious Child. Or again, download.

Again, I can't wait to get more of Eliza and Wellington in their next adventure! Of course I know after reading this book where they are going next, and can't wait to get there. (No, it's not a cliffhanger, just lets you know where they are heading next.)

Do enjoy!

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780062049780

Subtitle:

A Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Novel

Author:

Ballantine, Pip

Author:

Morris, Tee

Publisher:

Harper Voyager

Subject:

Fantasy - General

Subject:

Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy

Edition Description:

Mass Market PB

Publication Date:

20120529

Binding:

Paperback

Language:

English

Pages:

432

Dimensions:

6.75 x 4.1875 x 0.8 in 10.4 oz