The Black Diamond

by Jennie Gallant

Book by Gallant, Jennie

Genres: Regency, Gothic, Mystery

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published July 1, 1981

About the author

Jennie Gallant is a pseudonym for Joan Smith

Reviews

[Megzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Flo · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is so different from most of Joan Smith's Regency novels, I could even imagine it was written by someone else. (Jennie Gallant!) Firstly, it takes place during Victoria's reign and not during the Regency of George III. Second, it is a murder mystery so our female protagonist is totally without humor since it seems her own sister has been killed. Third, our male protagonist seems dull as dishwater. I kept hoping for a different hero to come rushing up to save the novel, but alas, not to be. I cannot recommend this one.

[Jackieannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Victorian Gothic, dark and brooding and improbable, but entertaining.