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About the Book
Title: A Thieving at Carlton House
Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #1
Author: Erica Vetsch
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: Kregel Publications
Genre: Regency Mystery Romance
Unlikely alliances form when a killer is on the loose... but who can be trusted?
The Home Office has asked Sir Bertrand Thorndike to head an investigation into stolen royal jewels. And as with everything concerning the Prince Regent, discretion is paramount.
It's the perfect chance for Bertie to step out of his brother's long shadow. Unfortunately, his superior, The Duke of Haverly, has a plan that makes him balk: in order to sell his cover, Bertie must play the part of a man looking for love, ready to reform his rakish ways. The duke is willing to let Bertie name his own investigative team, but his recommendation that the team include
Philippa Cashel has Bertie on his guard. Does the duke--known for his behind-the-scenes machinations--have an ulterior motive?
Philippa Cashel escaped her life as one of society's best-known courtesans, devoting her life to helping other women in dire straits. So when Sir Bertrand Thorndike approaches her about joining his team as an agent of the Crown, she is skeptical. Why her? She's focused on getting her school for underprivileged women up and running, not in cloak-and-dagger skullduggery. Her hope is that if she labors hard enough at her charity work, she might begin to feel worthy of God's forgiveness of her past.
When one of Philippa's rescued girls is arrested for stealing the royal jewels and another is murdered, Philippa will risk partnering with Bertie to find the loot and stop the killer.
Two brilliant minds--with two wary hearts--and one cunning deceiver are on a collision course in Regency England.
Beloved Regency author Erica Vetsch begins this new series with all the elements that keep her readers coming back. From historical accuracy to rousing mystery to deep character faith journeys, A Thieving at Carlton House will please Regency lovers--and anyone else who loves a great story.
My thoughts: I have enjoyed most, if not all of Erica Vetsch's stories, so I was thrilled to see that she has a new series out and to get my hands on an early copy. I love how the stories overlap, so we have the chance to catch up a bit with the characters from previous books. That said, she does a good job of including a list of the characters from previous series in the front of this book, so readers can read this one as a stand alone series.
I loved the themes of this mystery! Bertie has been content to life in the shadow of his older brother and continue working for the crown in the same way he has for years. When he has the chance to lead his own missions, it starts to pull him out of his comfort zone.
Philippa's life has totally changed since we first met her, giving her a chance to start a ministry to help other women in similar situations. As she starts her ministry in earnest, it is met with challenges at every turn.
The mystery is interesting, though I would have loved to have a bit more twists to it. I also found the historical aspects of the story fascinating, learning some new things about the Regency time period.
This is a wonderful start to the series! I look forward to reading the next book and getting to know Philippa and Bertie more!
I received this book from Just Read. This is my honest review.
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nice review, Amanda! Thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
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