Roz Reid is looking for love in the wrong century. Disenchanted with the men she meets in this century, costume designer Roz discovers a gateway back to a time when she believes men were more romantic.
She masquerades as a woman of that time, but frequent use of the portal between timelines could cause the two eras to collide and trap her in a period she didn't choose.
Worse, a killer also knows of the passage and he is stalking Roz in both centuries.
Masquerade is a delightful read from start to finish. The characters are believable but not trite. Dialogue is easy and the pace is quick enough to keep one's attention without rushing the lazy Sunday feel of the story. Enough mystery keeps one guessing until toward the end of the book. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves historical fiction, mystery, and/or romance.
I have to admit I was a little hesitant about reading this book, I wasn't sure I was really the target demographic. My distaste for television period dramas, vintage fashion and misplaced nostalgia almost caused me to miss out on one of the best books I've read in a long time.
The author does a tremendous job of telling an engaging and rewarding story. The attention to detail is remarkable and exhibits a great deal of research and effort to handle the transition between the two time periods.
As luck would have it, the central character is a feisty 21st century young woman who, while admiring period costume and chivalry, is as uncomfortable as I would be trying to fit into a world of debutant balls and arranged marriages...
This book was unbelievably amazing from start to finish By A.K. on April 15, 2015 This book was unbelievably amazing from start to finish. PL Crompton is fantastic writer and this story was both unique and exciting. It truly has a little bit of everything: suspense, romance, action and adventure. The characters are wonderfully developed and I felt a connection to each one of their personalities. I felt like I was right there with them in each scene. I don't like to give out any spoilers but this book will certainly have you looking at romance in an entirely new way.