Fascinating! 'The Debutante's Code' - Thorndike & Swann Regency Mysteries 1 - by Erica Vetsch

 

About the book:

Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series   Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love.  But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies--and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy.   Now Lady Juliette is determined to continue their work. Mentored by her uncle, she plunges into the dangerous world of spies. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the fox hunts, regattas, and soirees of country high society, she must chase down hidden clues, solve the mysterious code her parents left behind, and stay out of danger. All the while, she has to keep her endeavors a secret from her best friend and her suitors--not to mention the nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner, who suspects her of a daring theft.   Can Lady Juliette outwit her enemies and complete her parents' last mission?   Best-selling author Erica Vetsch is back with a rollicking, exciting new series destined to be a hit with Regency readers who enjoy a touch of mystery in their love stories. Fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, and Anne Perry will love the wit, action, and romance. < My review: This was a fascinating book about cyphers and investigations with some romance,  all during the Regency time period!  Lady Juliette is smart and resourceful and it was very cool to see her solving puzzles.  I felt bad for her as she felt abandoned by her parents at first and was thrust into her season without their guidance but admired her poise and determination to help.  She was also a woman of prayer and integrity.  Daniel was a fascinating character with a mystery all of his own.   Some mysteries get answered here and some are yet to come in future books.  He had amazing self-control to not react when people, especially his boss, belittled him and I admired that and his determination to get to the bottom of what was going on.  I loved that some characters from a previous series show up in the story.  I can't wait for the next one and I highly recommend it! I received this book free from Read with Audra.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.   Click here to read an excerpt.

About the Author

Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com. She can also be found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor), Instagram (@EricaVetsch) and Pinterest (Erica Vetsch).