One of the things I appreciate about Lewis’ writing is his ability to create believable characters. Lomax is a flawed guy with a rough exterior and the tendency to make less than stellar decisions. But despite all this, he is very likeable and easy to root for. In this book, Lomax gets to share scenes with the ever emerging Mandy Mae. She is making her way in a man’s world yet standing her ground and figuring out exactly how to accomplish what she wants. (Basically a man and she has set her sights on Lomax – never mind that he’s in a jail cell.) The other large character is Oscar Wilde. I was cracking up at some of the scenes and items that came tumbling out of Wilde’s mouth as well as comments by his entourage.

One consistent that I enjoy in all of this series is the way that the author incorporates historical details into the narrative. Lewis clearly does his research when it comes to the time period. From the language used by the characters to the descriptions of the areas, everything felt authentic.

This book is definitely for Western fans, but it is also for lovers of Historical Fiction and Humor – or even you if you can just let your imagination play and enjoy a good yarn.