My Thoughts and More on A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch

 

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About the Book

 

Title: A Scheming in Parliament 

Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #2 

Author: Erica Vetsch 

Publisher: Kregel Publications 

Release Date: August 26, 2025 

Genre: Regency Mystery Romance 

 Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he's quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club. 

Miss Philippa Cashel's mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend's past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? 

Bertie's and Philippa's missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England's government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.

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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. Learn more about Erica at ericavetsch.com.

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My Thoughts:

This is the second in the Of Cloaks and Daggers series that specifically focuses on the duo Bertie Thorndike and Philippa Cashel in their quest as secret agents to root out evil and help the less fortunate. There were some surprising turns of events for both of them. Bertie has been elected to the House of Commons hoping to ferret out the evil corruption and who may be behind it and involved with it.

Philippa has just been given quite a shock as her later father, who never cared for her nor acknowledged her as his, did just that in his last will and testament. Not only that but he has also left her a fortune. 

I liked that these two are continuing to grow strong in their faith and even in their own skins. Both of them have past reputations to overcome, and while others may want to remind them, they view them for the most part in a healthy way. The past and forgiven. I also enjoy their very slow burn romance. The end of this story and not quite a cliffhanger promises the third book is going to be quite fun. Hopefully, raising those romantic stakes a bit higher. I also believe I learned some interesting tidbits on the English Parliament.

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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