"While I enjoyed the historical background of this novel, it is the development of the characters that I found the most fascinating. Louisa and Ellen's differing perspectives on life are once more showcased, with the worldly-wise Ellen the perfect foil to Louisa's naivety. But through Suzie, we gain another perspective which enlightens Louisa further that the lives of others are vastly different to hers. This is an excellent series which continues with Secrets and Spies." -- A Darn Good Read

"Trish MacEnulty's novel The Burning Bride sparkles with a high-energy plot and tight, precise prose. And what makes the book especially fascinating is the carefully researched details of early 20th century New York City and St. Augustine." -- Michael Trammell, Apalachee Review

"The author does a great job incorporating historical qualities of the time period throughout the novel. One of the most interesting parts of the setting is that much of the book is set in Florida which is not a typical place for books set in this time period. MacEnulty's descriptions of Florida and the characters that Louisa encounters in Florida are delightful. The characters even find themselves on an alligator farm. The descriptions are richly written and readers will easily find themselves transported back to 1914 Florida and New York." -- The Historical Fiction Company

MacEnulty excels in several areas. She writes for those readers familiar with her Delafield and Malloy Investigations series, and those who are not. Her occasional references to her earlier books do not interfere with the smooth narrative, and she leaves a few loose threads at the end to entice readers toward her next installment. Also, fans of historical fiction will admire MacEnulty's treatment of the historical record. Although she imagines most of her characters, she places them in the context of class warfare, as activists demonstrate for better working conditions and wages. Readers may also welcome her treatment of love entanglements, with women loving men, women loving women, and men loving men. Although some readers may question whether these relationships fit the era, more will find MacEnulty's treatment a convincing portrayal of what might have been hidden at the time. Highly recommended. -- Marlie Wasserman, Historical Novel Review