I understand that the middle chapter of a trilogy can be a challenge, but this book could have easily been condensed to an extra chapter at the end of the first book, and an extra chapter at the beginning of the third book. That said, I will finish the series, the characters are very intriguing, and I have to see how it ends.

"There'd better be something wonderful at the end of this trail," said Horace, dabbing sweat from his forehead. "A gentleman doesn't perspire!"

I have no words. This book is fantastic. It is one of those books you want to read cover to cover in one sitting. I recommend this book to everyone.