Asti and Verci Rynax are following the money trail to figure out who was behind the fire that destroyed their homes and businesses (see THE HOLVER ALLEY CREW for more details). Their trail leads them first to the office of Colevar and Associates and later to the home of Lord Henterman. Can the Rynax brothers and their motley crew uncover what is going on, along with what secrets may be hiding in LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE?

LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE is the second book in the Streets of Maradaine series and picks up right after the events following the first book, THE HOLVER ALLEY CREW. The motivation for the entire operation conducted in LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE is explained in the first book, so the first half of the book will probably be far more enjoyable if one has read it first. Fans of Marshall Ryan Maresca may already be familiar with Maradaine as the author has several series set within this particular world.

The first part of the story was a little slower paced than I expected, but once the action starts to kick in, wow, does it ever take off! Marshall Ryan Maresca packs a lot of twists and turns into LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE. I won't reveal spoilers, but we get to see a bit more of Asti's past and the information only leaves me with so many more questions. I can't wait to see how this unfolds in the next book!

However, as much as Asti's past intrigues me, my favorite character continues to be Mila Kendish. She shows a lot of growth in LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE and I wanted to cheer her on as she stood up to the mysterious and elusive Treggin to defend her boys. I enjoyed watching Mila work alongside Helene as well, as they are both starting to develop into very strong characters on their own merits- and the hints about Mila's future have me more than a little intrigued to see if Marshall Ryan Maresca will have some of his Maradaine-based series cross over again.

LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE is yet another solid fantasy novel from the very talented pen of Marshall Ryan Maresca. The world of Maradaine is a fascinating one, albeit a very dangerous and sometimes cruel one, and yet I can't get enough of it. Marshall Ryan Maresca has me hooked with his phenomenal world building and solid character development. If you love fantasy that is full of intrigue and action, then LADY HENTERMAN'S WARDROBE and the Streets of Maradaine series may be just what you are looking for!

Book Summary

Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, the second novel of the Streets of Maradaine series follows the Rynax brothers' crew of outlaws as they attempt their biggest heist yet and restore justice to the common people.

The neighborhood of North Seleth has suffered--and not just the Holver Alley Fire. Poverty and marginalization are forcing people out of the neighborhood, and violence on the streets is getting worse. Only the Rynax brothers--Asti and Verci--and their Holver Alley Crew are fighting for the common people. They've taken care of the people who actually burned down Holver Alley, but they're still looking for the moneyed interests behind the fire.

The trail of breadcrumbs leads the crew to Lord Henterman, and they plan to infiltrate the noble's house on the other side of the city. While the crew tries to penetrate the heart of the house, the worst elements of North Seleth seem to be uniting under a mysterious new leader. With the crew's attention divided, Asti discovers that the secrets behind the fire, including ones from his past, might be found in Lady Henterman's wardrobe.