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A Lady Arianna Regency Mystery #4
Smoke & Lies
Listening Length 9 hours and 26 minutes
Now that peace reigns in Europe and Napoleon has been exiled to the island of Elba, Lady Arianna and her husband, the Earl of Saybrook, are determined to put government sleuthing aside. But the head of British security has other ideas . . .
Rumors are rife that Napoleon may be plotting to take back the French throne and plunge the Continent into another war. So when Saybrook learns that his Spanish cousin has gone missing on the island under mysterious circumstances, he and Arianna feel they have no choice but to undertake a secret mission to Elba for the government and unravel the serpentine tangle of truth and lies.
Friend or Foe? From the start, they find themselves up against treachery and deceptions. And for Arianna, things become even more difficult when she encounters ghosts from her past, forcing her to make fundamental choices about love, loyalty, family and friendship. Once on Elba, she and Saybrook—along with some unexpected allies—must match wits with a deadly enemy and the great Napoleon himself. And with the clock ticking, all the last-minute machinations come down to a question of Luck . . .
Now that peace reigns in Europe and Napoleon has been exiled to the island of Elba, Lady Arianna and her husband, the Earl of Saybrook, are determined to put government sleuthing aside. But the head of British security has other ideas . . .
Rumors are rife that Napoleon may be plotting to take back the French throne and plunge the Continent into another war. So when Saybrook learns that his Spanish cousin has gone missing on the island under mysterious circumstances, he and Arianna feel they have no choice but to undertake a secret mission to Elba for the government and unravel the serpentine tangle of truth and lies.
Friend or Foe? From the start, they find themselves up against treachery and deceptions. And for Arianna, things become even more difficult when she encounters ghosts from her past, forcing her to make fundamental choices about love, loyalty, family and friendship. Once on Elba, she and Saybrook—along with some unexpected allies—must match wits with a deadly enemy and the great Napoleon himself. And with the clock ticking, all the last-minute machinations come down to a question of Luck . . .
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First published May 15, 2018
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Andrea Penrose
23 books1,981 followersAndrea Penrose is the USA Today bestselling author of Regency-era historical fiction, including the acclaimed Wrexford & Sloane mystery series, as well as Regency romances written under the names Cara Elliott and Andrea Pickens. Published internationally in ten languages, she is a three-time RITA Award finalist and the recipient of numerous writing awards, including two Daphne Du Maurier Awards for Historical Mystery and two Gold Leaf Awards.
A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Art and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Andrea fell in love with Regency England after reading Pride and Prejudice and has maintained a fascination with the era’s swirling silks and radical new ideas throughout her writing career. She lives in Connecticut and blogs with a community of historical fiction authors at WordWenches.com. She also can be found at AndreaPenrose.com and on Instagram @AndreaPenroseBooks.
A graduate of Yale University with a B.A. in Art and an M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Andrea fell in love with Regency England after reading Pride and Prejudice and has maintained a fascination with the era’s swirling silks and radical new ideas throughout her writing career. She lives in Connecticut and blogs with a community of historical fiction authors at WordWenches.com. She also can be found at AndreaPenrose.com and on Instagram @AndreaPenroseBooks.
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July 13, 2020
I continue to adore these. I did dock a star because there felt like there were too few familiar characters in this. I did like how the events of the previous novella were resolved. I did also like that Napoleon was shown to be superior that Arianna at math. It's a small thing, but it's nice not to make characters too perfect. His palace at Elba was an interesting setting as well, as was Gibraltar. I'm kind of excited for Brussels in the next book, I admit.
That said, I very much enjoy their intelligence meetings with Grentham, whom I have begrudgingly begun to like. Sophia still needs to grow on me a bit. I get that the point of her is to be all blunt edges, but perhaps she's somehow too blunt.
That said, I very much enjoy their intelligence meetings with Grentham, whom I have begrudgingly begun to like. Sophia still needs to grow on me a bit. I get that the point of her is to be all blunt edges, but perhaps she's somehow too blunt.
November 18, 2021
Some historical mysteries reference major conflicts in the past, but this one throws our main characters right into the mix. This time, Arianna and Sandro head to Elba while Napoleon is exiled there. Along the way, we get to meet some characters from Arianna's past.
One of the interesting aspects of this series is that action scenes are sprinkled throughout the story, as opposed to being inserted at the end as a traditional crescendo. I think it makes for a fun, fast read. Of course, we get set up for the next book as this one closes, so I'm already on to the next.
One of the interesting aspects of this series is that action scenes are sprinkled throughout the story, as opposed to being inserted at the end as a traditional crescendo. I think it makes for a fun, fast read. Of course, we get set up for the next book as this one closes, so I'm already on to the next.
February 2, 2022
Fascinating blend of true history on Napoleon in exile on Corsica and the lengths spies with go to to complete their mission, save a child and protect your love. The intrigue and Arianna’s past both add intrigue and complications to the plot, which follow them all the way back to England.
March 25, 2019
Hmmm there is a snippet of the next but it's not on Goodreads yet. Odd.
June 17, 2019
superheroes
ok. lord and lady saybrook are turning into superheroes. and lady kirtland is turning into...something. i sort of miss her grumpiness. very “imagine that!” ending. but i like the characters and will enjoy reading every book.
ok. lord and lady saybrook are turning into superheroes. and lady kirtland is turning into...something. i sort of miss her grumpiness. very “imagine that!” ending. but i like the characters and will enjoy reading every book.
December 8, 2018
3.5 stars. Nice story.
May 26, 2024
This whole series is an “edge of the chair” story. The main characters are all amazing and the others are hard to figure out as to their loyalties. You don’t guess the ending until the ending. I have read this series before but with the new book out, I decided to refresh my memory of who’s who and found myself just as spellbound. For some reason, I didn’t remember reading this volume of the series and so it was like another new book. Highly recommend this series, and also recommend you read them in order. You might find spoilers if you don’t … can’t wait to get to the last new book.
August 16, 2020
A good idea for a book, but not for me
I have read the first three books of this series but I could not finish this one. Lady Ariana is much too clever compared to her husband Lord Saybrook. I got tired of hearing how they couldn't tell each other all of the secrets they seemed to have. Also I got to where I didn't care what happened to them, so I did not finish the book.
I have read the first three books of this series but I could not finish this one. Lady Ariana is much too clever compared to her husband Lord Saybrook. I got tired of hearing how they couldn't tell each other all of the secrets they seemed to have. Also I got to where I didn't care what happened to them, so I did not finish the book.
July 27, 2022
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If there's one thing that Lord Saybrook and Arianna have learned, it's that if they won't do Lord Grentham's bidding then he will find leverage to force them to do his bidding. And his favorite leverage is family. This time it's Sandro's cousin, Eduardo de la Vega. Eduardo has been stationed on Elba, Napoleon's palatial prison, and has gone missing. Therefore it serves "everyone's" interest for Sandro and Arianna to travel to Elba. A gentleman scientist and his wife will be welcomed by Napoleon with open arms while really they will be listening for any concrete evidence that Napoleon has his eyes on his old throne and of course trying to find Eduardo. Lord Grentham though isn't taking any risks with Napoleon and therefore has saddled Sandro and Arianna with two rather sketchy associates. The Baroness Plessy-Moritz seems ill-equipped for espionage, but her friendship with Napoleon's sister is a boon, whereas Count von Wolfram isn't who he says he is. Wolffy is an old associate of Arianna's. He had been the proprietor of the Wolff and Lamb Theatrical Company, where Arianna learned her disguise skills back when she was fighting to survive in the West Indies. But how do his skills apply to this situation? As they all board the Basilisk none of them really know what they are in for. Their assignments are illusive and no one is what they seem and they have become becalmed in pirate-infested waters. Which is when things go from bad to worse as yet another person from Arianna's past emerges. What's even more humiliating than finding her in this situation is having him be the one to rescue her. But she can deal with that another day, because they must get to Elba at all costs, and so far it has cost the captain of the Basilisk his life in a back alley in Gibraltar. Reaching their destination is a miracle in and of itself, but how are they going to navigate the world Napoleon has built around himself when he is the greatest tactician ever? Perhaps by appealing to his sweet tooth?
This adventure is balls to the wall bonkers in the best possible way. It's Clue meets And Then There Were None meets Horatio Hornblower where you're constantly uncertain of your footing but enjoying every minute of it. But then, I've always been a sucker for big boats. There's something so classic yet powerfully elemental about old fashioned sailing vessels. They were their own little worlds and taking that concept and making it into a bit of a locked room mystery just made me giddy. Yes, I spent an inordinate amount of time when young dreaming of my perfect pirate ship, so taking that which I've always loved and the Regency addict I've become and making this wonderful confection just made me want to do nothing but read this book until I'd reached the very last page. What's more this is the first book in the series in its new iteration. For those who read the paperbacks like me, the recipes are gone. I'm of slightly two minds as to this development. As I have previously mentioned I found the recipes distracting as they interrupted the flow of the narrative. Stick them in the back was my initial response. But then by the third book almost all the recipes involved coffee or espresso so I changed my mind to get ride of them entirely. Now some of these recipes I actually want to try, but here's a clue about me, NONE OF THEM will have coffee. I don't just dislike coffee, I detest it. And I hate more than anything the adulteration of chocolate with coffee. Just don't do it OK? But seeing as the recipes are gone so are my gripes. My gripes about recipes. Now I have a new gripe. My new gripe is that since this series moved from a publishing house to being published independently you can see the lack of polish. There are some repetitions with turns of phrases that a good editor would have caught, but more irksome were the straight up errors. Wolffy changes how he addresses Arianna all the time. She's either Anna or Annie. If there had been an explanation as to this I wouldn't have minded him constantly calling her one or the other diminutive. There isn't. Therefore I am annoyed. But the bigger annoyance I had was that in the previous volume Arianna is lamenting her lack of knowledge of the Greek Mythology, which she hasn't had time to fix yet, but somehow she magically knows all these myths? Yeah, I'm not buying it. But I would say buy this book because the errors don't take away from the narrative, they just make you a little peeved every once in awhile. Is it Anna or Annie!?
If there's one thing that Lord Saybrook and Arianna have learned, it's that if they won't do Lord Grentham's bidding then he will find leverage to force them to do his bidding. And his favorite leverage is family. This time it's Sandro's cousin, Eduardo de la Vega. Eduardo has been stationed on Elba, Napoleon's palatial prison, and has gone missing. Therefore it serves "everyone's" interest for Sandro and Arianna to travel to Elba. A gentleman scientist and his wife will be welcomed by Napoleon with open arms while really they will be listening for any concrete evidence that Napoleon has his eyes on his old throne and of course trying to find Eduardo. Lord Grentham though isn't taking any risks with Napoleon and therefore has saddled Sandro and Arianna with two rather sketchy associates. The Baroness Plessy-Moritz seems ill-equipped for espionage, but her friendship with Napoleon's sister is a boon, whereas Count von Wolfram isn't who he says he is. Wolffy is an old associate of Arianna's. He had been the proprietor of the Wolff and Lamb Theatrical Company, where Arianna learned her disguise skills back when she was fighting to survive in the West Indies. But how do his skills apply to this situation? As they all board the Basilisk none of them really know what they are in for. Their assignments are illusive and no one is what they seem and they have become becalmed in pirate-infested waters. Which is when things go from bad to worse as yet another person from Arianna's past emerges. What's even more humiliating than finding her in this situation is having him be the one to rescue her. But she can deal with that another day, because they must get to Elba at all costs, and so far it has cost the captain of the Basilisk his life in a back alley in Gibraltar. Reaching their destination is a miracle in and of itself, but how are they going to navigate the world Napoleon has built around himself when he is the greatest tactician ever? Perhaps by appealing to his sweet tooth?
This adventure is balls to the wall bonkers in the best possible way. It's Clue meets And Then There Were None meets Horatio Hornblower where you're constantly uncertain of your footing but enjoying every minute of it. But then, I've always been a sucker for big boats. There's something so classic yet powerfully elemental about old fashioned sailing vessels. They were their own little worlds and taking that concept and making it into a bit of a locked room mystery just made me giddy. Yes, I spent an inordinate amount of time when young dreaming of my perfect pirate ship, so taking that which I've always loved and the Regency addict I've become and making this wonderful confection just made me want to do nothing but read this book until I'd reached the very last page. What's more this is the first book in the series in its new iteration. For those who read the paperbacks like me, the recipes are gone. I'm of slightly two minds as to this development. As I have previously mentioned I found the recipes distracting as they interrupted the flow of the narrative. Stick them in the back was my initial response. But then by the third book almost all the recipes involved coffee or espresso so I changed my mind to get ride of them entirely. Now some of these recipes I actually want to try, but here's a clue about me, NONE OF THEM will have coffee. I don't just dislike coffee, I detest it. And I hate more than anything the adulteration of chocolate with coffee. Just don't do it OK? But seeing as the recipes are gone so are my gripes. My gripes about recipes. Now I have a new gripe. My new gripe is that since this series moved from a publishing house to being published independently you can see the lack of polish. There are some repetitions with turns of phrases that a good editor would have caught, but more irksome were the straight up errors. Wolffy changes how he addresses Arianna all the time. She's either Anna or Annie. If there had been an explanation as to this I wouldn't have minded him constantly calling her one or the other diminutive. There isn't. Therefore I am annoyed. But the bigger annoyance I had was that in the previous volume Arianna is lamenting her lack of knowledge of the Greek Mythology, which she hasn't had time to fix yet, but somehow she magically knows all these myths? Yeah, I'm not buying it. But I would say buy this book because the errors don't take away from the narrative, they just make you a little peeved every once in awhile. Is it Anna or Annie!?
May 22, 2020
I love this series, and look forward to reading each new book with great anticipation, and Andrea Penrose never lets me down! This book was a wonderful next chapter and I hugely enjoyed every moment of it!
The biggest draw for me is Arianna. She is a wonderful, complex, capricious character, who is nevertheless engaging and entertaining. With all her baggage [read the early books in the series for detail] Arianna still finds herself challenged with trust issues and letting others - even those she loves and who love her - fully into her life and confidence. But she tries, and she is making progress. She is also whip-smart, impetuous, courageous - often to the point of foolhardiness - and viciously loyal. How can you not love this character? She is a delight and I greatly enjoy each new visit with her.
But while Penrose is excellent at developing and writing characters, she is also no slouch in penning a thrilling adventure - in this case on the high seas, with pirates, among other plot twists. The story here is exciting and filled with twists and turns and double-crosses and other fun things. The pacing is perfect to keep you reading and keep you entertained.
This series is just an overall terrific entertainment, whether you love the Regency period or not. Great characters, exciting, well-conceived plots, and, as always, there's chocolate. What more could you possibly need??!!
The biggest draw for me is Arianna. She is a wonderful, complex, capricious character, who is nevertheless engaging and entertaining. With all her baggage [read the early books in the series for detail] Arianna still finds herself challenged with trust issues and letting others - even those she loves and who love her - fully into her life and confidence. But she tries, and she is making progress. She is also whip-smart, impetuous, courageous - often to the point of foolhardiness - and viciously loyal. How can you not love this character? She is a delight and I greatly enjoy each new visit with her.
But while Penrose is excellent at developing and writing characters, she is also no slouch in penning a thrilling adventure - in this case on the high seas, with pirates, among other plot twists. The story here is exciting and filled with twists and turns and double-crosses and other fun things. The pacing is perfect to keep you reading and keep you entertained.
This series is just an overall terrific entertainment, whether you love the Regency period or not. Great characters, exciting, well-conceived plots, and, as always, there's chocolate. What more could you possibly need??!!
September 2, 2018
Interesting setting where you know what cant happen and yet still feel sure these fictional characters will actually bend history. Arianna and Saybrook are emotionally blackmailed into sailing for Elba when Saybrook's cousin, a close friend in childhood, goes missing as a possible traitor helping Napoleon escape his exile. They are sent with two other operatives, one a woman they don't know or trust and the other an actor Arianna knew in her past masquerading as a German count. They are leery from jump because someone has just fired a shot at Arianna and they don't know much at all about the mission. Then things take a worse turn when the British ship they are on is sabotaged and nearly taken by pirates. An American Arianna knew and used in her younger days is the captain of that ship. Too many coincidences make her leery to even trust her gut. As a reader we know Napoleon escapes his exile successfully so surely they cant change that, but they also seem very close to doing just that and you credibly are rooting for them to do just that.
January 18, 2020
This book follows book 3.5, a novella I was not able to hear through Scribd, and whose existence I only knew of because of how the characters acted at the start of this book. Because so much of the beginning of this book depends on the events of that one, I was left in the dark for a while until I figured out what I missed. Poor form.
This fourth mystery was rather interesting, and I was looking forward to seeing what would happen in this series, now that the central mystery had been resolved. The lack of a unifying mystery may prove annoying in the future, but tying this case to Napoleon was a great way to connect this novel to its predecessors. I still don't understand the Earl and Countess of Saybrook's obsession with chocolate but to each their own.
This fourth mystery was rather interesting, and I was looking forward to seeing what would happen in this series, now that the central mystery had been resolved. The lack of a unifying mystery may prove annoying in the future, but tying this case to Napoleon was a great way to connect this novel to its predecessors. I still don't understand the Earl and Countess of Saybrook's obsession with chocolate but to each their own.
March 9, 2021
Not so much. Definitely, not my favorite in the series.
In her efforts to maintain the mystery and camouflage of the series, I “feel” as though the author was tripping over her own plots. Clearly, she is a very good writer, but this one was a bit of a no for me. I read it, but became bored with the multiple plots, twists and overall subterfuge. While a straight line wasn’t necessary, I think she got caught up in trying to maintain the historical facts with the mystery.
My overall rating should be 3.5 because of her creativity in maintaining atmosphere but the flow left me without that feeling of “heightened” excitement of what’s next? More like, what else....? I am going to read the next one (NOW) because I do want to know what’s next?
In her efforts to maintain the mystery and camouflage of the series, I “feel” as though the author was tripping over her own plots. Clearly, she is a very good writer, but this one was a bit of a no for me. I read it, but became bored with the multiple plots, twists and overall subterfuge. While a straight line wasn’t necessary, I think she got caught up in trying to maintain the historical facts with the mystery.
My overall rating should be 3.5 because of her creativity in maintaining atmosphere but the flow left me without that feeling of “heightened” excitement of what’s next? More like, what else....? I am going to read the next one (NOW) because I do want to know what’s next?
May 5, 2024
I read the first six books of this series in one fell swoop and am giving one rating for them as a whole, since I can't really separate them in my mind (although each is certainly a complete mystery). I generally enjoyed the intersection of regency politics/war and mystery, but it was strained at times. I liked Arianna and I liked that she had had a varied and interesting life before the books began, giving her skills and experience. I also liked Saybrook and that their relationship tried to avoid emotional histrionics. But the plotting and writing was occasionally boring. Don't know if I will read past book 6.
July 9, 2022
Very political espionage mystery in which the hero and heroine are sent to the first island of Napoleon's exile, Elba, just before his escape, in order to find out exactly what's going on, and stop it if need be. Also to find spies and traitors in the Navy and Foreign Office. The heroine bumps into a couple of men from her checkered past, and makes chocolates for Napoleon. It's an interesting, exciting adventure tale. I liked it a lot. I'll have to look up the earlier books in this series. Good read.
July 21, 2024
My favourite of the series so far. I loved the setting, the intrigue and the ghosts of Arianna's past. Set mostly on Elba during Napoleon's exile (with some excellent shipboard and Gibraltar time added) there was plenty of intrigue and hidden agendas as the Saybrooks try to figure out what happened to the missing attache (who just happens to be Sando's cousin) and what his disappearance has to do with rumours of Napoleon's plan to return to France. Along with not 1 but 2 ghosts from Arianna's less than salubrious past.
September 11, 2018
Avid Reader
I have enjoyed book four. Like many reviewers noted, the main characters are not as colorful as Hamilton, Wolff, and Moritz. Grantham sent another Englishman who spoke fluent French, and a British traitor named Merriweather. Captain Holden met his match. There's a ☺ ending for Henning and Saybrook! Lady Arianna and Lord Saybrook finally admit their love for each other. There are some grammatical errors,but they don't take away from the book.
I have enjoyed book four. Like many reviewers noted, the main characters are not as colorful as Hamilton, Wolff, and Moritz. Grantham sent another Englishman who spoke fluent French, and a British traitor named Merriweather. Captain Holden met his match. There's a ☺ ending for Henning and Saybrook! Lady Arianna and Lord Saybrook finally admit their love for each other. There are some grammatical errors,but they don't take away from the book.
May 7, 2020
This series just keeps getting better. With rumors swirling that Napoleon is planning an escape, Sandro and Arianna set out for Elba — but even their journey is beset by danger, as well as figures from Arianna's past. Can they determine just who are friends and who are foes, as well as find Sandro's missing Spanish cousin? Another fast-paced, hard-to-put-down story with a multitude of twists and turns. Highly recommended.
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June 27, 2020Very good book with many twists and turns with a surprising ending.
I have read all of the Wrexford/Sloane books and am now reading all the Lady Arianna’s.
Questions- why does the author use Mr. Henning in both books when the characters are not the same, nor the time periods? Also why does she start many comments by the characters with La and Lud?
I would recommend both series to those who like mysteries and Regency England.
I have read all of the Wrexford/Sloane books and am now reading all the Lady Arianna’s.
Questions- why does the author use Mr. Henning in both books when the characters are not the same, nor the time periods? Also why does she start many comments by the characters with La and Lud?
I would recommend both series to those who like mysteries and Regency England.
February 14, 2022
Interesting trip to Elba
A nice Napoleonic era mystery. It can be read aline, but although there is some background to our main characters, I think I am going to have to go back to reread the first couple of books which I have read in paperback to fill in some gaps.
Still it is a good story . I will also look forward to the next in the series.
If you have read the Wrexford mystery series by this author you should like this.
A nice Napoleonic era mystery. It can be read aline, but although there is some background to our main characters, I think I am going to have to go back to reread the first couple of books which I have read in paperback to fill in some gaps.
Still it is a good story . I will also look forward to the next in the series.
If you have read the Wrexford mystery series by this author you should like this.
June 22, 2022
Wonderful!
This adventure takes Adrianna and Sandro to Elba to see if Napoleon is planning to leave Elba for France to retake his throne!. Lots ofcharacters, all nationalities, each with an agenda, make it difficult to separate friend from foe and truth from lies. Very interesting investigation and another exciting finale!Excellent series should be read in order because of actiins, characters, ANF events! Each story is complete but series itself is one long saga!
This adventure takes Adrianna and Sandro to Elba to see if Napoleon is planning to leave Elba for France to retake his throne!. Lots ofcharacters, all nationalities, each with an agenda, make it difficult to separate friend from foe and truth from lies. Very interesting investigation and another exciting finale!Excellent series should be read in order because of actiins, characters, ANF events! Each story is complete but series itself is one long saga!
May 12, 2025
4.5 rating Smoke & Lies
I didn’t realize this was book 4 of this series when I borrowed it from Hoopla. I've read her other series with Wrex and Charlotte, and there are characters from that series pulled ober into this one. Good story. Not filled with a lot of science stuff so the story goes faster. I think some of the idioms the author used should maybe be research. Overall, I'd like to start at book 1 to find how Sandro and Arianna meet.
I didn’t realize this was book 4 of this series when I borrowed it from Hoopla. I've read her other series with Wrex and Charlotte, and there are characters from that series pulled ober into this one. Good story. Not filled with a lot of science stuff so the story goes faster. I think some of the idioms the author used should maybe be research. Overall, I'd like to start at book 1 to find how Sandro and Arianna meet.
December 31, 2018
As I have stated before, I like this series, however, what is going with the editing mistakes? They were numerous. I have always loved how the author weaves real history into her stories, though I felt this was a little far-fetched even for the Saybrooks regarding hanging out with Napoleon. I am hoping for another full-length book.
April 7, 2020
Another intriguing adventure with Lady Arianna and her husband Alessandro, Lord Saybrook. The pair are off to the Island of Elba, where Napoleon has been exiled. They go to learn what has happened to a dear childhood friend of Alessandro. They encounter as usual, dead bodies, half truths and plenty of danger. It's all "smoke and lies" on this adventure. This is turning into a great series.
November 24, 2020
Great book, (series)
I am hooked, love this series. A great historical mystery, romance and action. Also some very interesting bits of history in there too.
The characters, Lady and lord Saybrook, realistic and so much to work through those two, not your simple quick romance, great depth and every story different, new characters added.
As I have mentioned I am hooked.
I am hooked, love this series. A great historical mystery, romance and action. Also some very interesting bits of history in there too.
The characters, Lady and lord Saybrook, realistic and so much to work through those two, not your simple quick romance, great depth and every story different, new characters added.
As I have mentioned I am hooked.
May 19, 2018
A fun, engaging story
I love the relationship of Arianna and Send to and am amazed by the imagination of the author and the stories she weaves that find them engaging in mystery and intrigue... definitely worth your time
I love the relationship of Arianna and Send to and am amazed by the imagination of the author and the stories she weaves that find them engaging in mystery and intrigue... definitely worth your time
December 5, 2018
Lies,Lies& Lies
Lord and Lady Saybrook are sent to the island of Elba because of a rumor that Napoleon was going to go to France. Treason, lies, murder are just a few things that they are up against. Enjoy reading the series!
Lord and Lady Saybrook are sent to the island of Elba because of a rumor that Napoleon was going to go to France. Treason, lies, murder are just a few things that they are up against. Enjoy reading the series!
July 27, 2019
Adventurous
The series is ok. A lot more near death experiences and adventures than your typical mystery. Some good twists and turns. I just wish Lady Arianna and Saybrook would be more of a romantic couple than they are. Oh well.
The series is ok. A lot more near death experiences and adventures than your typical mystery. Some good twists and turns. I just wish Lady Arianna and Saybrook would be more of a romantic couple than they are. Oh well.
April 4, 2020
Meh. Fiction writers continue to be fascinated by Napoleon. Me, not so much. Too much Napoleonic intrigue in this book for my taste, plus Arianna and her husband have become indestructible super heroes.
August 25, 2020
We finally get to see Saybrook and Arianna get the reckoning they deserve.
Although I want to know what Sandro thinks about men calling his wife “Anna” or how he and Hamilton ever get along.
This is a good turning point for the series though.
Although I want to know what Sandro thinks about men calling his wife “Anna” or how he and Hamilton ever get along.
This is a good turning point for the series though.
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