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The Remarkable Myth of a Nameless Lady
She stole his heart, but he let her keep it...
Irish-born and still mourning the loss of her brother, Alicia Price’s dislike for the English reaches a new high when the new Duke of Woodworth sets foot on Irish soil. When her father orders her to enter his employ to spy on him, she has no choice but to obey.
After an eventful first day, Jacob Norton is already wary of his new title. Not only his family but also his staff are acting strangely. And it all seems to have been triggered by the arrival of one peculiar maid.
But sometimes the devil wears a friendly face. The secrets that reside within Ravencliff Manor are greater than anyone could ever imagine.
And when the attack finally happens, Alicia and Jacob are unprepared to face the truth: this is not the first time they meet…
Irish-born and still mourning the loss of her brother, Alicia Price’s dislike for the English reaches a new high when the new Duke of Woodworth sets foot on Irish soil. When her father orders her to enter his employ to spy on him, she has no choice but to obey.
After an eventful first day, Jacob Norton is already wary of his new title. Not only his family but also his staff are acting strangely. And it all seems to have been triggered by the arrival of one peculiar maid.
But sometimes the devil wears a friendly face. The secrets that reside within Ravencliff Manor are greater than anyone could ever imagine.
And when the attack finally happens, Alicia and Jacob are unprepared to face the truth: this is not the first time they meet…
- GenresHistorical Romance
435 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2019
333 people are currently reading
49 people want to read
About the author
Emma Linfield
111 books82 followersEmma Linfield has always been passionate about historical romances. Ever fascinated with the world of Regency England and being utmost inspired by Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer’s work, she decided she wanted to write her own stories. Stories of love and tradition being mixed in the most appealing way for every hopeless romantic, much like herself.
Born and raised in Southern California, Emma Linfield has a degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, and she has been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years. When she isn’t writing, Emma loves spending her time with her own prince charming and two beautiful children, all the while enjoying the famous Californian sun and ocean.
So, hop on to this exciting journey of Dukes, Earls and true love with Emma and find pleasure in the old fashioned world of Regency - an Era of pure romance, elegance and high fashion!
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Born and raised in Southern California, Emma Linfield has a degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, and she has been working as a freelance writer for the past 10 years. When she isn’t writing, Emma loves spending her time with her own prince charming and two beautiful children, all the while enjoying the famous Californian sun and ocean.
So, hop on to this exciting journey of Dukes, Earls and true love with Emma and find pleasure in the old fashioned world of Regency - an Era of pure romance, elegance and high fashion!
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September 4, 2019
Action? ✔ Mystery? ✔ Intrigue? ✔ Spies? ✔ Danger? ✔ Dark Secrets? ✔ Hatred? ✔ Jealousy? ✔ Bitterness? ✔ Overwhelming Resentment between the Irish and the English? ✔✔ Brewing Rebellion against the Duke? ✔✔ Day of Reckoning? ✔✔ Murder? ✔✔ Hostility between the Duke and his brother? ✔✔✔ Delusion of Power? ✔✔✔ Betrayal of The Highest Order? ✔✔✔✔ Kill or be Killed? ✔✔✔✔ This book has everything and more. It is so exciting to read. Imagine running through a tall hedge maze. Hopeful in the beginning to reach the center and return in good time. Only to be met with wrong turns, loss of direction, despair, then fortitude, then fear, then attempts to calm down, bad feelings of not getting out, yearning to stomp, scream and cry out for help, perhaps a tumble or two, desperation to follow other voices in the maze with no success, anger for trying to beat the maze. Then miraculously finding the exit without ever seeing the coup de grace, the marble fountain with the most beautiful statues. But then told it does not exist. Feeling tricked, feeling betrayed. But having learned a life lesson that what we build up in our mind may not be based in reality. This is how I felt reading this book. The author, Emma Linfield, has out done herself. This had me glued to each page as the tension and suspense grew and grew. It felt as if the romance was a side benefit to the story. It was a welcome addition nonetheless. This is an amazing read and I highly recommend it. The only comment I have is the title did not seem to suit the story. Other than that, this is a must read. You will not be disappointed.
September 8, 2019
Who Do You Trust🔪?
Alicia Price's father, Robert👺, is an Irish subversive, a treasonist dedicated to somehow again seeing to the rise of the Irish against their English landlords. They are called Ribbonmen.
Robert👺 wants to plant Alicia💃💋 into the serving staff as a spy in the manor house at the old castle Ravencliff🏰 where Englishman, Jacob Norton🐺🔪, the new Duke of Woodworth, has just arrived. Jacob🐺🔪 is a former Captain in the Royal British Navy⛵, and he really doesn't want to live at the castle🏰.
Robert👺 gets off to a bad start with Jacob🐺🔪, when Jacob🐺🔪 catches him slapping Alicia💃💋 in the village street because she refuses to do his bidding! Alicia💃💋 is sure the cause of the Ribbonmen will fail, because they are only a handful of men against the power of the English Duke.
Jacob didn't expect his brother, Owen, to be withholding vital information about the earnings of the estate, either, or turning servants against the Duke. What is the purpose of his subterfuge?
Jacob finds himself drawn to Alicia. She is small and fiesty, and she is Irish, not someone his mother would ever invite to a party much less be suitable for his bride. She was raised as a lady before The Irish were conquered.
Jacob's mother insists he marry an English woman. His younger brother, Owen, wants Jacob to go back to England and leave the running of the estate to him! Jacob feels a lot of hate and distrust in the air from the Irish people's under his rule. Is Jacob's life in danger?
ARC Received from Bookfunnel🌀
I also got the ebook from KU.
Great book! Ms Linfield has some real history woven into this tale of deceit, intrigue, attempted murder, and romance!
Alicia Price's father, Robert👺, is an Irish subversive, a treasonist dedicated to somehow again seeing to the rise of the Irish against their English landlords. They are called Ribbonmen.
Robert👺 wants to plant Alicia💃💋 into the serving staff as a spy in the manor house at the old castle Ravencliff🏰 where Englishman, Jacob Norton🐺🔪, the new Duke of Woodworth, has just arrived. Jacob🐺🔪 is a former Captain in the Royal British Navy⛵, and he really doesn't want to live at the castle🏰.
Robert👺 gets off to a bad start with Jacob🐺🔪, when Jacob🐺🔪 catches him slapping Alicia💃💋 in the village street because she refuses to do his bidding! Alicia💃💋 is sure the cause of the Ribbonmen will fail, because they are only a handful of men against the power of the English Duke.
Jacob didn't expect his brother, Owen, to be withholding vital information about the earnings of the estate, either, or turning servants against the Duke. What is the purpose of his subterfuge?
Jacob finds himself drawn to Alicia. She is small and fiesty, and she is Irish, not someone his mother would ever invite to a party much less be suitable for his bride. She was raised as a lady before The Irish were conquered.
Jacob's mother insists he marry an English woman. His younger brother, Owen, wants Jacob to go back to England and leave the running of the estate to him! Jacob feels a lot of hate and distrust in the air from the Irish people's under his rule. Is Jacob's life in danger?
ARC Received from Bookfunnel🌀
I also got the ebook from KU.
Great book! Ms Linfield has some real history woven into this tale of deceit, intrigue, attempted murder, and romance!
September 6, 2019
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers** The book was ok. It's definitely not one of Emma Linfield's better written stories. The story line was good, lots of action packed adventure and suspense, and very lively and engaging characters. The romance element was a little overshadowed by all the rest of the stuff going on in the story. I thought the book was a little too long, and that there was too much going on in the second half of the story which made it a little bit confusing; like too many sub-story lines within the main plot. At least the book has a sweet happily ever after romantic ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 25, 2020
Easy read
This book had action and intrigue and a mystery of who the secret ribbons leader was. Everything comes together and gets resolved along with a few surprises
This book had action and intrigue and a mystery of who the secret ribbons leader was. Everything comes together and gets resolved along with a few surprises
April 27, 2020
Great Story
Really enjoyed reading the strife and mystery in this book. The adventures kept it interesting and kept me reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the ending romance.
Really enjoyed reading the strife and mystery in this book. The adventures kept it interesting and kept me reading. Thoroughly enjoyed the ending romance.
September 13, 2020
Interesting story with many twists and turns, and surprises along the way. Plus romance, of course! I enjoyed reading this book.
September 2, 2019
A Clean and Sweet Novel with a Very Strange Title
The Remarkable Myth of a Nameless Lady by Emma Linfield is set in early nineteenth century Ireland where a turbulent political history collides with a conflicted family history. The result is an engrossing novel with plenty of intrigue, deception, danger, sadness and love. This character driven plot is well written with varied and interesting characters. Both the hero (Jacob Alexander Thorndyke Norton the Third Duke of Woodworth) and the heroine (Miss Alicia Price) are strong but likable characters. However, their story is fraught with challenges and struggles that will test them both. In the end, they will achieve their happy ever within the pages of both an epilogue and an extended epilogue.
Lastly, although I enjoyed this entertaining read, I have one question. What's up with the title? It makes no sense, and I read the book.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book from the author. I am voluntarily submitting my honest review.
The Remarkable Myth of a Nameless Lady by Emma Linfield is set in early nineteenth century Ireland where a turbulent political history collides with a conflicted family history. The result is an engrossing novel with plenty of intrigue, deception, danger, sadness and love. This character driven plot is well written with varied and interesting characters. Both the hero (Jacob Alexander Thorndyke Norton the Third Duke of Woodworth) and the heroine (Miss Alicia Price) are strong but likable characters. However, their story is fraught with challenges and struggles that will test them both. In the end, they will achieve their happy ever within the pages of both an epilogue and an extended epilogue.
Lastly, although I enjoyed this entertaining read, I have one question. What's up with the title? It makes no sense, and I read the book.
Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book from the author. I am voluntarily submitting my honest review.
September 1, 2019
ONE MIND BLOWING TREAT!!!
Shock and awe baby! You get it all and then some with this impressive bad boy. A multitude of vexing circumstances and unforseen events blast those stormy emotions into play. Hurdling the trials and tribulations trying to get ahead and running out luck. The drama, intrigue, danger and suspense cuts loose with page flipping bombshell that blasts this baby wide open. Emma nailed this bad boy 100% on point with such realism it pulls you so deep your total focus is on every word, riveted on a razors edge. You have one thrilling storyline and explosive plot that keeps spinning with so many twists and turns you're not sure which way is up. The characters are authentic with such depth and qualities that blend smoothly. The scenes are so vividly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Awesome job Emma, thanks for sharing this baby with us.
Shock and awe baby! You get it all and then some with this impressive bad boy. A multitude of vexing circumstances and unforseen events blast those stormy emotions into play. Hurdling the trials and tribulations trying to get ahead and running out luck. The drama, intrigue, danger and suspense cuts loose with page flipping bombshell that blasts this baby wide open. Emma nailed this bad boy 100% on point with such realism it pulls you so deep your total focus is on every word, riveted on a razors edge. You have one thrilling storyline and explosive plot that keeps spinning with so many twists and turns you're not sure which way is up. The characters are authentic with such depth and qualities that blend smoothly. The scenes are so vividly detailed it paints an incredible backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Awesome job Emma, thanks for sharing this baby with us.
September 27, 2019
Jacob , the Duke of Woodworth, had just ridden into town and had seen an older man slap a young girl twice. He tried to defend her but the whole town seemed to object. He was headed toward his new manor and his family. He had been sent away for a good part of his life to school then he joined the Navy.
Alicia Price lived in the village and her father was a real piece of work. He slapped her around and spoke down to her even though she was intelligent. Ever since her twin brother died he seems to take it on her. Her father is a traitor and thinks he is fighting for freedom. She has been told by him that he wants her to go work at the manor and spy on them.
The author wrote a great story. The characters had depth and the tale flows well. It also keeps your attention and reading. She gives you the answer to any questions you might have. This book is well worth reading and I highly recommend it.
I received this ARC from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
Alicia Price lived in the village and her father was a real piece of work. He slapped her around and spoke down to her even though she was intelligent. Ever since her twin brother died he seems to take it on her. Her father is a traitor and thinks he is fighting for freedom. She has been told by him that he wants her to go work at the manor and spy on them.
The author wrote a great story. The characters had depth and the tale flows well. It also keeps your attention and reading. She gives you the answer to any questions you might have. This book is well worth reading and I highly recommend it.
I received this ARC from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
November 6, 2019
Good romance lots of adventure a little mystery and some history as well.
September 7, 2019
Loved the cover, but I couldn't figure out (or even remember) the title of the book; hence only 4 stars (would have liked to give it 4.5 stars if I could). The book was action packed, and I couldn't put it down. Full of adventure, a little subtle humor, romance, family ties and secrets and a sweet romance. The h (Alicia) summed it all up with "Can I still love my father and my country when I am starting to wonder if they might be wrong? Or must I give up both for the sake of doing what's right?" But then a major plot twist changes it all around. Can both sides possibly be right to some extent? A wonderful story! I highly recommend! I received a complimentary ARC of this book and have voluntarily given my honest opinion in this review.
September 20, 2019
Rebirth
The intricacies of the plot, the complexity of the characters, the difficulties of the choices they are force to make; all in this story keep the interest of the reader alive from beginning to end. Irish and English had to learn to live together if they wanted to survive; the same way as the main characters. Some made the wrong choices and had to live with the consequences, the guilt or even death. Others surge from the ashes and through forgiveness find happiness. Totally enjoyable reading
The intricacies of the plot, the complexity of the characters, the difficulties of the choices they are force to make; all in this story keep the interest of the reader alive from beginning to end. Irish and English had to learn to live together if they wanted to survive; the same way as the main characters. Some made the wrong choices and had to live with the consequences, the guilt or even death. Others surge from the ashes and through forgiveness find happiness. Totally enjoyable reading
September 2, 2019
This story grabs you in the beginning and doesn't let go until the end. Plot is well thought out, story is well written and characters are fleshed out. Come along on this roller coaster with Jacob and Alicia. Find out what happens when Alicia's father makes her get a job on Jacob's estate.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
I voluntarily received a copy of this book and I'm voluntarily posting a review. My opinion is entirely my own.
September 5, 2019
This is a must-read! Jacob, an English Captain, has now become the Duke to the family estate in Ireland after his father's death. His brother has been helping their father, and running the estate in his absence. Alicia is an Irish woman sent to spy on the new duke by her abusive father. People are not who they seem to be, and spies are everywhere. Jacob and Alicia are on opposing sides, but will they find love anyway? No spoilers, you need to read this! Great job, Emma Linfield!
September 13, 2019
As always, I finished the book. Unfortunately, this time the book really annoyed/disappointed me.
Given the history of Ireland and the English takeover the premise that a romance between an Irish young woman with no status and funds and English Lord should have been fraught with more soul searching on part of each character.
The reversal of the father's behavior was too quick and unrealistic. Same with mother.
In general too many unbelievable actions/motivation.
Given the history of Ireland and the English takeover the premise that a romance between an Irish young woman with no status and funds and English Lord should have been fraught with more soul searching on part of each character.
The reversal of the father's behavior was too quick and unrealistic. Same with mother.
In general too many unbelievable actions/motivation.
September 4, 2019
Awesome story!!
This story has it all! Suspense, humor, drama, tragedy, romance and love. I couldn’t put it down. I had to find out how it ended without cheating, so I read it to the end. Now I’m sad because I didn’t want it to end!! I don’t like to give any of the story away, so all I can say is, Emma Linfield has done it again!!
This story has it all! Suspense, humor, drama, tragedy, romance and love. I couldn’t put it down. I had to find out how it ended without cheating, so I read it to the end. Now I’m sad because I didn’t want it to end!! I don’t like to give any of the story away, so all I can say is, Emma Linfield has done it again!!
September 28, 2019
Another hit storyline by Emma. Jacob and Alicia meet under unfortunate circumstances but their love for duty brings them together. Many twists and turns but worth reading. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in historical romance. I received this ARC in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I have freely written here
September 6, 2019
You can picturing every scenario as it plays out perfectly. The characters are complex and so believable. With all the drama, intrigue, uncertainty, danger and suspense and you have one intense, page turner.
September 14, 2019
Deception!
Family deception, for me describes
This book. Although there,s more too it then that. Great story line, wonderful characters. This story puts brother against brother, farther against Daughter, all for revenge.
Thank you ❤
Family deception, for me describes
This book. Although there,s more too it then that. Great story line, wonderful characters. This story puts brother against brother, farther against Daughter, all for revenge.
Thank you ❤
October 11, 2019
Who knew
What a wonderful book. The twists and turns kept you on the edge of your seat. I could not put the book down. Thank you for the epilogue. They complete the story for me. Great read.
What a wonderful book. The twists and turns kept you on the edge of your seat. I could not put the book down. Thank you for the epilogue. They complete the story for me. Great read.
October 28, 2019
Enjoyment
This book was do good when I started reading I was glad it was early morning. I did not put it down till I finished. Fantastic writer I just came upon. Great story line would definitely reccomend it to all and everyone I can not wait to start the next one.
This book was do good when I started reading I was glad it was early morning. I did not put it down till I finished. Fantastic writer I just came upon. Great story line would definitely reccomend it to all and everyone I can not wait to start the next one.
September 3, 2019
Romance
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
Thank you for sharing these wonderful romance novels series books. Please keep writing more of these wonderful books. Thank you
September 6, 2019
Alicia and the Duke
Many twists and turns while trying to find love during espionage. Alicia’s father and the Duke’s brother Owen seem to have unexplainable events going on. - Babs
Many twists and turns while trying to find love during espionage. Alicia’s father and the Duke’s brother Owen seem to have unexplainable events going on. - Babs
September 15, 2019
Wonderful!
So exciting,intriguing,sad and romantic. Loved Jacoob and Alicia together,after everything that she went through she found her home and family!
So exciting,intriguing,sad and romantic. Loved Jacoob and Alicia together,after everything that she went through she found her home and family!
September 21, 2019
This is a good book. Emma Linfield never disappoints.
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