The Juliet Code

Title: The Juliet Code

Series: Fredrick & Grace Mystery #3

Author: Pepper Basham

Publisher: Barbour Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery, Christian Fiction,

Source: Own

My Review:

The Juliet Code is the third book in the Freddie & Grace series by Pepper Basham. 

Fredrick and Grace have finally made it to their honeymoon destination, Venice, Italy! Before they have had a chance to take in the sights, they are pulled into another mystery. 

I love Fredrick and Grace's banter, and I love that Fredrick is resigned to the fact that he will now be investigating mysteries with Grace. He sees the value in teaching her self-defense, and he is learning more about sleuthing every day. They make a great team.

The mystery was a huge part of the story, and it was well-written. Some things surprised me, and by the time we got to the reveal, I had figured a few things out. 

Overall, a nice addition to the series. So far, my favorite is still the first book, The Mistletoe Countess. I am looking forward to seeing where Grace and Freddie go next.

★★★★/5

Synopsis (Goodreads):  

Newlyweds Lord and Lady Astley Finally Reach Their Honeymoon Destination Only to Encounter a New Mystery in Need of Solving
 
Frederick and Grace Percy finally make it to Italy to enjoy a delayed honeymoon and explore the beauties of the historic city of Venice. To their surprise, their friend, Detective Jack Miracle, is also in the city, investigating a series of art heists starting at the house of eccentric millionaire, Laraby Covington. Drawn into a world of boat races, mysterious houses, and parties of the rich and unusual in Venice, Frederick and Grace learn of the existence of the Juliet paintings, (Renaissance paintings feature Shakespeare’s tragic heroine) rumored to hold a secret code to an underground vault of similarly treasured artwork assumed lost over the centuries. As Freddie and Grace are pulled deeper into the mystery and their beloved Detective Jack disappears, can they use their wits and work as a team to find the thieves and Jack before it’s too late. 
 
The Juliet Code is a Freddie and Grace Mystery, sequel to The Mistletoe Countess and The Cairo Curse.