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Description: June 1920, Ireland: The streets of Dublin seethe with revolution as the Irish Republican Army clashes with British authorities. Roving assassination squads mean nowhere is truly safe, particularly for Verity Kent and her war hero husband, Sidney. Given their celebrity as society darlings and intrepid sleuths, they must tread carefully to go unnoticed—nearly impossible when they are called upon to search for Verity’s fellow spy and friend . . .
Captain Alec Xavier has seemingly vanished after traveling to Dublin to infiltrate the IRA at its highest levels. Doing her best to maintain a modicum of normalcy and stay under the radar of both the rebels and British Intelligence, Verity works undercover by day and waltzes through the city’s elite social scene by night. Still, she fears the worst for Alec—until shocking evidence mounts that not only is he alive, but that he has switched sides . . .
Already disillusioned with the British government, the news leaves Verity and Sidney reeling. Worse, they learn of a conspiracy within Dublin Castle, where personal vendettas are being carried out and sanctioned by British Intelligence under the cover of revolution. With the distinction between friend and foe never more blurred—or the margin for error narrower—Verity and Sidney cannot turn a blind eye. Especially when a familiar adversary appears, bringing a threat almost too terrifying to confront—even in the cold light of day . . .
Genre: Mystery - Historical
Why I Picked This Book: I have really enjoyed this series from the beginning.
My Impression: I have really enjoyed this series. Verity and Sidney have been through some challenges both individually and as a couple. While there was a lot of uncertainty at the beginning they are really feeling like a solid couple. Sidney is aware of Verity's experience and listens and trusts her input. While he is not a big fan of her putting herself in danger he trusts her to do it.
In this mystery things are turned a bit on their ear as Verity and Sidney are in Ireland to look for an old friend. 1920 is not the best time to be in Ireland as there is political unrest in every corner and it is impossible to know who to trust. For once, Verity and Sidney's celebrity isn't an asset and at times works against them.
The mystery is a good one set during events I'm not the most familiar with in detail. I love the 1920s time period and would love to be able to see Verity's wardrobe! Having Verity and Sidney not be the golden children was a nice turn of events and it was fun watching them having to adapt. I'm already looking forward to the next book and am looking forward to seeing more of this series.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I am counting down days until the next book.
Would I Recommend this Book? Definitely! However, this is a series that really must be read in order.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? Definitely! However, this is a series that really must be read in order.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
I'd like to read this series.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Yes definitely a series to be read in order. Ireland was a very complicated place in that era. Many Irish I met much much later were very passionate about this era.
ReplyDeleteI agree! This pair are really coming into their own as marriage and detecting partners. Rough time in Irish history. Can't wait for the next part.
ReplyDeleteSophia Rose
I've been wondering about this series. It looks good.
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