This humorous book pokes fun at Victorian times and mores, references traditional mystery novels, and includes well constructed time travel. Connie Willis also pays homage to Jerome K. Jerome\\\'s novel, Three Men in Boat.

Once getting over the initial shock of being dropped into the middle of all the action; the story is an easy, enjoyable, and engaging romp through Victorian times, as well as an envisioned futuristic London where time travel to the past is possible. Our heros have a quest to fix an incongruity that occurs as part of their time travel.

Reading this book is a pleasurable adventure and with a mystery to solve.