![]() My only complaint is that I wanted to see more of Stokes and Griselda! I could've done with a lot less of Penelope's passion lessons on learning the levels of desire. Her impoverished background and her making her way up in the world was a neat change from the proper lady. I liked them a lot! I liked Stokes very much when he was introduced in another novel, and only like him more after this one. ![]() Another plus for the story was the secondary characters of Stokes and Griselda. It was very interesting to see the poor side of things, and not just spend all the time in the ballrooms. Sure, I still had to put up with a couple society soirees, but I really liked the East End setting. I also really liked how SL gave us a very welcome change of scenery. I find myself to be the type that likes kids as characters in romances, so the whole orphan house, and the kids were interesting. It wasn't too easy to figure out, and it was interesting. But she was too bossy for my liking, too demanding, too keen on doing things her way all the time. No awkward, shy, unpopular heroines allowed in these books. She did have good qualities, she was brave and independent and smart, and of course, this being a Cynster-connected novel, she was a deft hand at the social whirl and ton stuff. When we met her before in a previous book, she was an interesting character, so I was rather hoping for better from her. I didn't hate her, or avidly dislike her, but she had her moments where she just aggravated me. ![]() It almost could've been, except Penelope kinda just didn't do it for me. I was really hoping for a new fave in the series. Plus the whole mystery aspect, and his investigating. He's charming and clever and cute (but still manly of course) and all that good stuff. ![]() I really liked Barnaby a lot in all of his previous appearances. If she isn't writing, she's reading, and if she's not reading, she's tending her garden.ģ.5 Stars! I was super excited to get to this one in our series read. Stephanie and her husband live on peaceful acreage on the outskirts of Melbourne. Her novels are primarily historical romances set in the Regency time period. After achieving a level of success with her novels, Stephanie "retired" from scientific research and became a full-time novelist. That manuscript, Tangled Reins, was the first of her books to be published. After years of thinking about writing her own novel, during nights and weekends for the next several months, she began crafting her own story. One evening Stephanie realized that she did not have any more of her favorite romance novels to read. Their own cottage was built in the 16th century, while next door were the protected ruins of an early Roman villa, and nearby was a 14th century castle.Īfter four years in England, Stephanie and her husband returned to Australia, where she continued to work in cancer research, eventually heading her own research laboratory. They lived in an area surrounded by history. Once in London, Stephanie and her husband both began work as research scientists in Kent. in Biochemistry in Australia, Stephanie and her husband moved to Great Britain, taking one of the last true overland journeys from Katmandu to London. After continuing through school and earning a Ph.D. When she was 5, her family moved to Melbourne, Australia, where she was raised. Stephanie Laurens was born in Sri Lanka, which was at the time the British colony of Ceylon. She turns to Adair for help, never dreaming she'll discover in him a man who matches her appetite for life and passion.Īs Barnaby and Penelope unravel the mystery of the missing children, they uncover a shocking trail that leads to the upper echelons of society, and a ruthless criminal who is ready to destroy all they hold dear, including their newfound understanding of the irresistible intrigues of the heart. More than a pretty face in a satin gown, Penelope has devoted her will and intelligence to caring for London's orphans. When Penelope Ashford appeals for his aid, he is moved by her plight-and captivated by her lush beauty. Handsome, enigmatic, and deliciously dangerous, Barnaby Adair has made his name by solving crimes within the ton. New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Laurens knows Regency London, and outside the exclusive enclave in which the aristocracy lived in wealth and comfort, lay another world.
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