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“‘You learned to cope by taking things as they come. Like when Kim reflects Will’s fumbled explanation of why he hesitates to plan for the future, after years spent in trenches, uncertain he’d live.

I was repeatedly struck by the generous compassion between Will and Kim, men from completely different cultures who work at comprehending each other, and thus become more authentic. I believe he dealt with a German machine-gun nest by disapproving of it.’” And the introduction of new words: “the (news)papers had to be chary about what they said.” “Chary,” meaning “cautious.” “‘Peacock’s disapproval is a terrifying thing. “Will left with the satisfying consciousness that he’d not only carried off the job well, but thoroughly annoyed his colleague in the process.” Or her dry wit, as when Kim tells Will about his manservant. Where to start, when a book has too much goodness to capture in a review? Let’s start with Will and Kim’s throw-away comments, which relay the fullness with which an author understands her character. Her knowledge of human nature, history, culture and her ability to portray intimacy are all beautifully conveyed. KJ Charles scores a triumph with her conclusion of the Will Darling trilogy, ‘Subtle Blood’. Besides, there’s something fishy about his brothers’ behavior… leading us to wonder if Zodiac is making a comeback.

His relationship with Will could end under public scrutiny. If his brother is convicted and hung, Kim would become heir and his life would be owned by a despising father. Then Kim’s older brother appears guilty of murder. In fact, they’ve enjoyed working together, finally organizing the bookshop Will’s uncle bequeathed. And Lord Kim had left his government post, which allows him to stop misleading/lying to Will. Readers left Will, a decorated war hero and Lord Kim Secretan, supposed war evader (who secretly worked as an internal government “fixer/spy”) as they had hopefully beat back Zodiac, a shadowy criminal organization. The trilogy, which takes place after WWI and before the Great Depression, must be read in order to get the full effect, but is a literary treat worthy of the investment. Plus, the plot wraps up the myriad of loose ends from books 1 and 2 most satisfyingly.

KJ Charles scores a triumph with her conclusion of the Will Darling trilogy, Subtle Blood.