Ashes to Ashes

Ministry of Curiosities, Book 5

By: C. J. Archer

Narrated by: Shiromi Arserio

Charlie is gone, and Lincoln finds that Lichfield Towers offers no sanctuary. With reminders of her at every turn, and employees threatening to mutiny, he must try to find the murderer who is killing supernaturals on his own. And keep the murderer away from Charlie.

When the strongman from the visiting Barnum and Bailey's circus is murdered, Lincoln suspects a link, but piecing together the clues becomes dangerous and difficult work. He can't afford to be distracted, yet he finds he can't concentrate fully on the task. Even worse, Seth's mother, the incomparable Lady Vickers, has come to stay.

Ashes to Ashes is a bonus novella-length story told entirely from Lincoln's point of view. It is shorter than the rest of the books in the Ministry of Curiosities series.

©2016 C.J. Archer (P)2017 C.J. Archer

Disbelief

I can’t believe I’m enjoying C. J. Archer’s romance novels. I’m the type that enjoys war novels.

Crucial to understand Ministry of Curiosities

This novella is 5th in the Ministry of Curiosities series. It gives crucial insight into Lincoln's motives and emotional state following the end of the 4th book (Grave Expectations). It does require that the reader pay attention (for example, don't try watching TV while reading this), or there will be things that the reader will miss. While I initially didn't think I would really like this novella, but it has become a favorite of mine

Perspective Flip Maked this Series MORE Rich!

There are always interesting side stories inside the main plot of a well told tale. Ashes to Ashes helps us see these "other" perspectives by looking inside Lincoln, Seth, Gus and Cook in new ways. We also get a deeper peak into the motivations of our antagonists - proving deeper why they ARE the bad guys!
Take the time for this novella - it only makes the whole series more well developed and enjoyable!

Answers a couple questions but too short

Really loved the book it runs right along with the ongoing drama. Just wish it had been longer and included in possibly the next book

the characters

I love the characters and story line! I want Charlie to come back!
I wonder what Mrs. Vickers has to do with the story...