For Crown and Country: Hearts and Heroes

by Cassandra Lord

He is a handsome lord - and a secret agent for the Crown. Charlotte Kensington is a regency salon hostess. And all is not as it seems in this tale of secrets, love, and loyalty on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo.

Ideas are sparks of fire.

They ignite flames of discovery.

No topic is off limits in Charlotte's London salon. Indeed, guests must debate and defend their ideas with wit, prowess, and pleasant conversation.

The discussions are lively. Napoleon ravages Europe. Her noble guests debate what it means for the future. All sense a great battle approaching.

Edmund Westcott, Earl of Ashbourne, is a newcomer. He is very keen on discussing matters with the salon's French emigres. Handsome and witty, Westcott is admired and desired by the ton.

Charlotte finds his observations charming. His mind and sense of humor match her own. And she finds his soul insightful and resolute.

The world is already afire.

And Lord Westcott is a spark too close to her heart.

104 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2024

Reviews

[Pat Robinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this story in the manner the author wrote it was confusing and had me using my dictionary QUITE a bit. I am not sure if this was done on purpose or if she really talks this way, but I had a hard time understanding it, finding myself re-reading passages to figure it out. Do people really talk like that? The storyline was somewhat interesting, but where the author excelled in description, she lacked in details. It was all surface and no depth. I read this as a promise to review and got the story for free, but this is not to my taste. I read to escape, not to overwork my brain to the point of a headache. I hate doing this type of review because I love to support new authors, but this one just isn’t my cup of tea.

[Danielle Carpenter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up hoping for a spy romance, but found the book emotionally flat. For example, Edmund's declaration, 'I love you,' lacked any sense of genuine feeling. Similarly, Charlotte's description of her sadness, 'I cry alone in my room,' felt detached. Her failure to confide in her parents about Edmund's hurtful behavior, coupled with her immediate acceptance of him upon his return, struck me as unrealistic. While the French Revolution provided an interesting backdrop, the writing style remained consistently dry and staid, like English scones.

[Doreen Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very well-written book. It is very descriptive but I found it difficult to follow. It is written in the first person and each chapter is written as if it is by one of the two main characters, Charlotte and Edmund. I liked the idea of the story but it did not appeal to my particular preference for reading. Many others may find this book to their liking.

[Chili Diane Evance · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting peek at the historic time of Napoleon coming back to lead France and the English who know they have a fight ahead. And all the while the romance of two people intertwines with spies on both sides.

[Marti · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did very much enjoy FOR CROWN AND COUNTRY. The characters are interesting, the plot reasonable and well plotted, and there are only a couple of editing errors. I would have enjoyed it even more had there been humor along with a great deal more dialogue.

[nx74defiant · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found it hard to accept that a very rich successful shipping magnate and his wife would allow their daughter to run a salon. Wouldn't they be focused on a good marriage? Would running a salon really be an acceptable activity for a unmarried young lady?

[E.V. Sparrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this author's writing style a lot. I'm a new fan! Regency tales are a fav, and this one did not disappoint me. Cassandra's pen flows gracefully with lovely wording and descriptive language. If you enjoy Regency, you will like this novella.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very formal in style and language.

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet and clean read about a lord who befriends French immigrants so as to know where loyalties to Napoleon lay. In the process he falls in love and finds his hea

[Ami · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is much more a political discourse than a romance. Just not my style.

Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author and this is my honest and freely given opinion.

[Medenna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish. Not for me

[Marilyn Burrows · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting to read this book. It was worth waiting for. It wasn’t as much gentry or ton. It was about values and saving their beloved country. Very well written