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The toast of London is about to get burned. Priscilla Tate, most celebrated debutante of 1815 London, is determined to make a brilliant match to save the family fortunes. She’s well on her way to wringing a proposal out of the Season’s most eligible bachelor, the Duke of Rottenford, when blackmail notes start arriving, threatening to expose a dark secret unless she ceases her pursuit. It’s up to her dear friends, Lady Emily Southwell and Ariadne and Daphne Courdebas, to help her uncover the mastermind before disaster strikes. But more than one secret is waiting to be revealed, not the least of which is Priscilla’s growing feelings for a most unlikely ally, Nathan Kent, the duke’s personal secretary. But will Nathan, no, no, the duke, understand if her secret should be revealed? This clean romantic mystery set in the Regency period features kisses only.
Praise for Art and Artifice, the previous book in the series
“A charming, expertly crafted traditional Regency romance.”—The Chicago Tribune
“I really just cannot get over how good this book is! I urge you all to scurry to your closest book provider and pick up a copy as it is . . . AMAZING!!!” Awarded the site’s Gold Star for Excellence and a place in the Hall of Fame!--Teens Read Too
“I loved the mystery and romance in this novel! I was hooked from the first page to the last, and the best part was, this book was not overly obvious, so I was right there with Emily and her friends as they tried to solve the mystery surrounding Lord Robert!” Awarded 9.92 out of 10—The Book Vault
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Priscilla Tate’s family is down to their last pences. If an eligible suitor did not offer for her soon, they would not be able to pay their bills. The family has managed to keep this quiet thus far. Luckily, Priscilla Tate is the most celebrated debutante of the Season. She is well on her way to wringing a marriage proposal out of the Duke of Rottenford when blackmail notes begin appearing, threatening to expose a dark secret unless she stops her pursuit.
Lady Emily Southwell and Ariade and Daphne Courdebas, put their heads together to help their friend, Pris, uncover the identity of the blackmailer. But there is a small roadblock in the form of Nathan Kent, the duke’s handsome personal secretary.
***** FIVE STARS! Our group of characters return for another scandalous mystery set among London’s social elite. This time Priscilla is in the main spotlight. Rest assured that each title in this series can stand on its own. Yet those who read the previous novels will enjoy this story a little more, such as the changing (maturing) attitude of Priscilla’s character. Her selfish nature is all but gone, thanks to her friends and their prior adventures together.
This story, filled with romance, mystery, and a touch of suspense, is another winner from author Regina Scott. Awesome! *****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews
This third book in the series has Priscilla Tate assuming the lead. I did not care much for her in the first book, only slightly more in the next, but perhaps her growth in those earlier novels helped me to really enjoy this novel and her transformation from fortune hunter to true heroine.
Priscilla’s various skills to make her attractive on the marriage market surprised me with their variety and even depth; it isn’t merely dressing in a fashionable manner or knowing the rules of society. Her loyalty to her friends and self-sacrificing attitude in regards to her family makes her much more sympathetic than she had been in the previous novels, and her often demonstrated strength through almost militaristic speeches and the similarities between battles and the social whirl of the Season give her the backbone I couldn’t see earlier.
Not unlike many who have watched countless period adaptations, I tend to romanticize the era, but in this book we see the enormous pressures brought to bear by family members who hang all of their hopes for the future on their daughter's marriage. It is by no means a relaxing or romantic time, the Season—too much is at stake.
Priscilla finds herself caught between using all of the skills her aunt taught her to snare a rich husband and wanting to be who she truly is and to marry the man who loves her for herself. That gives the romance a hefty dose of tension, making it the best so far in the series. There are many really sweet, sigh-worthy moments that build to a climax and impossible situation what Priscilla thought she wanted is in direct opposition to her newfound desires.
There are several enjoyable events in this novel that I associate with the period—a masquerade ball with an announcement at midnight and a gothic graveyard tour in the evening are just two. And the humor in this book makes it a more lighthearted read; I loved Nathan’s dry sense of humor and the often awkward situations his position of personal secretary to his cousin puts him in, mostly because he is acutely aware of the flaws in the man he serves.
I have enjoyed each the Lady Emily Capers, but this third installment is the best so far! I highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy a clean Regency romance with touches of mystery and several unexpected twists.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for this honest review. All of the opinions expressed are my own.
Great books!!! 😊
Cute, Fun and exciting read!
I've really enjoyed this series, and as I'm checking to see if another book has been released, I find that there is only one review for this marvellous story!
The characters are all great, the mystery and story very well done as well. By this stage I'm looking forward to reading more Lady Emily Capers!
This was a delightful easy read. Full of likeable characters, romance and mystery. Very romantic and clean. Excellent and wonderful change of pace from many books . This author understands romance and does a beautiful job. Very good book and enjoyable read same as previous books in this series by this author.
Fun to read, but it would be so much better if aspiring historical writers did a little research and got vocabulary and societal mores accurately. Still, worth reading.
As well, and not necessarily relevant to this book, will some editor somewhere in any book please correct the all too common "him and me" or "me and her" solecisms which grate whenever they are read and which spoil the whole tenor of any book.
I rather liked the hero in this book, but I have to deduct points from him because he falls for the heroine. The heroine is one of the most unlikable protagonists in this series. She's vain and conniving and a gold-digger and fake. Also, the author spends way too much time describing her impressive decolletage. And not just in this book. Priscilla's decolletage gets a shoutout in every single one of the books in this series. It gets really old.
The mystery plot in this one wasn't terrible. But I didn't enjoy it that much either. The characters tended to be very one dimensional. And, I'm sorry, but just because Priscilla is poor doesn't make her likable and relatable. This book is not great. A letdown.
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