The Keys to Gramercy Park by Candice Sue Patterson
Series: Doors to the Past
Release Date: May 1, 2023 by Barbour Publishing
Genre: Christian, Historical Fiction, Christian Romance
5 Stars!
Description: Secrets Sealed Within a Wall Come to Light in Lower Manhattan Walk through Doors to the Past via a new series of historical stories of romance and adventure. Investigative historical journalist Andrea Andrews is tired of waiting tables to make ends meet. If she could find and write the next breakout story, she could secure a promotion with Smithsonian Magazine as their writer-at-large. But not much happens in lower Manhattan out of the ordinary until she discovers post-Civil War counterfeit bills hidden in the wall of her historic district apartment. Politics have always been Beau Davidson-Quincy’s passion, despite his family’s real estate empire. His clean image and single status make him a target in the media as he prepares to build his campaign for New York governor. He has nothing to hide until a cute waitress unravels a mystery that could destroy his family’s reputation. Two centuries earlier, wounded Civil War veteran Franklin Davidson lost everything—his house, his wife, his standing in society. In his darkest moment, he’s awarded a position with the newly formed Secret Service to combat the spread of counterfeit U.S. currency. His life and new home in Gramercy Park are the envy of his peers, but nothing is as it seems. Secrets are meant to be kept, and Franklin will take his to his grave.
The Keys to Gramercy Park is a fabulously engaging dual timeline novel filled with intrigue, faith, suspense, and romance! I highly recommend this five-star book to everyone who enjoys reading historical fiction, romance, and/or mystery.
Candice Sue Patterson, the author, included fascinating details about: how and why the Secret Service was started, Gramercy Park (and its key holders), counterfeit United States currency, and so much more! Her detailed and descriptive writing is wonderful.
What did I love most about The Keys to Gramercy Park? The witty banter between a main character, Andrea, and her friend Caylee. I also appreciated how our two main couples demonstrate tenderness, love, and respect for their significant other (Frankin/Margaret and Beau/Andrea). Additionally, the historical details integrated throughout are outstanding.
The older timeline in The Keys to Gramercy Park includes a cold-hearted, calculating character who invokes a lot of emotions from this reader every time he appears on the page.
The Keys to Gramercy Park is an incredibly interesting, pulsating, memorable, and satisfying read! Excellent addition to the Doors to the Past series!
I received an eArc of The Keys to Gramercy Park from Barbour Publishing through NetGalley.com. I was not required to write a review or paid to do so. The words above are my honest review of this terrific book.