Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
MY REVIEW:
In A Thieving at Carlton House, Erica Vetsch launches her new Of Cloaks and Daggers series. In it readers will find favorite characters from her previous series and some of them will be starring in new roles of their own, particularly Bertie and Phillipa who have been assigned to work together as an investigative team by the Duke of Haverly. Readers of the previous series will suspect that they can expect a good mystery with plenty of action and suspense plus a surprise or two along the way. They will not be disappointed.
Bertie has always done his undercover work as an inebriated dilettante who most people overlook. He has now been instructed by the Duke that he is no longer to work in that manner but needs to be seen as a serious man who intends to settle down with a wife and children. Self-proclaimed bachelor, Bertie is not so sure he likes that role. Phillipa, once a well-known courtesan has escaped that life and her goal is to establish a school to help unfortunate girls by training them in skills that will enable them to escape that life. She and Bertie both have reservations about working together but are determined to not disappoint the Duke.
A valuable jewelry set has gone missing from the Prince Regent’s residence and he has given them a deadline for solving the crime. Bertie and his team have searched and questioned everyone that could possibly be involved but each clue only produces more questions – and murder. Will they be able to solve the mystery before the Prince Regent’s return?
I quite enjoyed A Thieving at Carlton House with its well defined characters, cloak and dagger mystery, and a strong message of faith and redemption. A hint of romance left me eager for the next volume of this series. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by JustReads Publicity. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
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.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota.
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GIVEAWAY:
(1) winner will receive a signed copy of A Thieving at Carlton House and a $25 Amazon gift card!
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lovely review, Pam! thanks for being on the tour :)
This looks really intriguing. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Erica is an exceptional author.
Sounds wonderful
Sounds like a good read.
Really nice cover art design! Thanks so much for sharing.