Welcome to Litsy!

Another delightful Regency romance by the talented Erica Vetsch. This second book in the series continues the thread of intrigue and suspense from the first book The Lost Lieutenant, so reading the series in order will help in understading this subplot and the secondary characters. With intricate plot, fascinating and lovable characters, clever writing, and deliciously witty dialogue, it will woo your Regency-loving senses and romantic heart.

This book was no exception. I really enjoyed Marcus‘ and Charlotte‘s characters. The mothers not so much! The mystery was a carry-over from the previous book. Charlotte‘s care of the unfortunate women was very touching. If only everybody could see each other as a child of God and lend a hand instead of judgement, criticism and condemnation.
I received this book from Read with Audra for my honest review.

It‘s 1814, and Lady Charlotte Tiptree is in danger of being “left on the shelf” after going three seasons without finding a husband. […] What is a girl to do? The answer comes via a proposal so surprising she thinks her suitor is playing a joke. Why would a man like Marcus, Duke of Haverly, want her?
https://mccombsonmain.com/2020/08/05/review-gentleman-spy-vetsch/
(with book giveaway link)

From the first line of the book, I was drawn right in.

I loved that the heroine is described as plain. So many books have the heroine be unbelievably gorgeous. I also love that she has a brain. Marcus and Charlotte have so much in common and can have intelligent conversations.

Between the characters, the mystery, and the pace of a good plot, it kept me from wanting to put the book down.