The Caspian Amulet by Anne M. Kennedy
Description:
“A bank robbery. A mysterious amulet. Two women’s fight for survival.
BAKU 1901. A daring bank robbery and the suicide of the Imperial Bank manager has mystified the city of Baku. Political activists are blamed. Klara, wife of oil baron Anton Sabroski, is drawn into a conspiracy when a tragic incident puts her husband’s life in danger.
Miranda, childless and vilified, forges a new life for herself by volunteering at the hospital, where she is faced with life-changing choices.
When Klara discovers that a mysterious amulet from the bank’s stolen cargo holds the key to the truth, the two women join forces to save Anton, but in doing so must confront the most terrifying man in town – the Governor of Baku’s chilling astrologer, Imar Necrolanus.”
My review:
I am giving this book a rating of 4 out of 5.
Interesting historical details and vivid descriptive language immerse you in a world of mystery, intrigue, and adventure.
The viewpoint characters, Klara and Miranda, are well-written and believable, which is a testament to the author’s storytelling skill.
If you enjoy delving into historical politics and like reading stories with a twist, look no further than The Caspian Amulet! It took me a few chapters to get into the story, hence my rating, though I hadn’t read the first book in the series and didn’t pick up on some of the relevant storyline details until I’d made it a little further into the novel.
Although I do believe this book works well as a standalone, I’d recommend reading this novel as part of the series, in order to make the most of its sweeping scope and cast of fascinating characters.
(P.S. I love the cover of this book! It’s so nicely designed and fits the themes of this story perfectly.)
Read in: February 2026
Format: ARC eBook
I’m including the date and format in which I experienced this story for transparency, since whatever is going on in the world (and a reader’s private life) at the time of reading, along with a book’s reading format, can impact an individual’s enjoyment of a story.
Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are mine and have not been influenced by the author or publisher in any way. This book review does not contain affiliate links.