My Thoughts and More on A Thieving at Carlton House by Erica Vetsch

 

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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: September 17, 2024 

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.

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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.

Connect with Erica by visiting ericavetsch.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

My Thoughts:

This is the beginning of a new series by author Vetsch which is loosely tied to her other series. The previous characters pop in and out, helping the two main characters of this series. She does provide an extensive character tree that was quite helpful. Especially for me as I have not read all of the previous books.

Philippa Cashel is a former courtesan who has been given a second chance at a better life by her half-sister and her husband. The sisters share the same father, and there is a bit of family drama and father disillusionment and estrangement for both sisters. Philippa has made it her life's goal to help all women who find themselves in dire straits to men and need help out of their horrid situations. However, she must rely on a committee to set up her hospital. She is fine with that, as long as she and her dearest friend can call the shots. Philippa is determined no man will ever control her again.

Sir Bertrand Thorndike, a spy for the crown, has been asked to change up his cover story. He is about to get a new job situation. But first he has been assigned to the Prince Regent to look into a theft of jewels. This is not Bertie's expertise; he is better at espionage than detective work. But working alongside Philippa has been nice, and she has been asked to join his covert team.

This was quite a story that showed the squalor of destitute women, the unforgiving life they lived while the men that used them were free as could be. There was some darkness in the story, however the author shows the fortitude of the characters and their search for truth out of the genuine love and kindness they feel towards these hurting women and girls. This sets up the new series nicely and I hope we see more of Bertie and Philippa together. 

I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

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