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The Smuggler's Daughters #3
The Smuggler’s Wife
KENT 1815
Her heart led her to him, but will loyalty be enough to make her stay . . .
When the beautiful but naïve Grace Lennicker falls for Isaiah Feasey, son of a rival smuggling family and owner of a local tavern, her sisters try to intervene. But as tensions grow, there is another suitor also hoping to win her hand in marriage, the dashing and more favourable Albert Enderby, a young lieutenant in the Revenue.
Grace is unwittingly drawn back into the world of smuggling that her sisters fought hard to leave behind, and as violence erupts, she finds herself unable to stand by, knowing the rival gangs will kill anyone who stands in their way.
When her husband becomes involved, Grace is forced to make a difficult decision - turn him in and risk her life, or stay loyal and risk the lives of those she loves . . .
Her heart led her to him, but will loyalty be enough to make her stay . . .
When the beautiful but naïve Grace Lennicker falls for Isaiah Feasey, son of a rival smuggling family and owner of a local tavern, her sisters try to intervene. But as tensions grow, there is another suitor also hoping to win her hand in marriage, the dashing and more favourable Albert Enderby, a young lieutenant in the Revenue.
Grace is unwittingly drawn back into the world of smuggling that her sisters fought hard to leave behind, and as violence erupts, she finds herself unable to stand by, knowing the rival gangs will kill anyone who stands in their way.
When her husband becomes involved, Grace is forced to make a difficult decision - turn him in and risk her life, or stay loyal and risk the lives of those she loves . . .
- GenresHistorical
378 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2020
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December 30, 2020
This is the third book in the The Smuggler’s Daughters trilogy. All three books feature a different sister and can be read as standalone novels. Grace gives just enough of the other back-stories to get the gist of the relationships between the sisters and their story up to this point.
This time the focus is on the youngest Lennicker daughter Grace. She has set her sights on a man who is truly considered to be the enemy and aside from that he is a criminal and a rake. No wonder her sisters do everything to keep the two of them very far apart indeed, however the heart wants what heart wants or is that the body, then again it could just be the fact a bad boy always looks so much more charming than a good guy.
Little does she realise that she will eventually have to make a decision between her loved ones and the man she believes is the bees knees. Sounds like such a simple choice, well it would be if everyone wasn’t knee deep in dangerous and ruthless situations the majority of the time.
What Grace does really well is present the other sisters as just that – sisters – and not, from a character perspective, from a pre-story or own story point of view. Which means Winnie is the stern somewhat snobbish woman concerned about neighbours and reputation, as opposed to the young woman having to deal with the scathing judgements due to her previous predicament. Similar applies to Louisa and perhaps more so to her husband, where previously rising in the social ranks and becoming part of the regime may have appeared exciting and romantic, in this book it takes on more of a serious tone.
The result is a premise that gives a certain vibe of historical romance, and yet simultaneously the author gives it a Cookson sign of times feel. Instead of a glossing over of problems of the time, although there is a certain element of humour, there is more of reality vs romantic imagery when it comes to the plot. Grace delivers an escapist read combined with a more serious tone.
*I received a courtesy copy*
This time the focus is on the youngest Lennicker daughter Grace. She has set her sights on a man who is truly considered to be the enemy and aside from that he is a criminal and a rake. No wonder her sisters do everything to keep the two of them very far apart indeed, however the heart wants what heart wants or is that the body, then again it could just be the fact a bad boy always looks so much more charming than a good guy.
Little does she realise that she will eventually have to make a decision between her loved ones and the man she believes is the bees knees. Sounds like such a simple choice, well it would be if everyone wasn’t knee deep in dangerous and ruthless situations the majority of the time.
What Grace does really well is present the other sisters as just that – sisters – and not, from a character perspective, from a pre-story or own story point of view. Which means Winnie is the stern somewhat snobbish woman concerned about neighbours and reputation, as opposed to the young woman having to deal with the scathing judgements due to her previous predicament. Similar applies to Louisa and perhaps more so to her husband, where previously rising in the social ranks and becoming part of the regime may have appeared exciting and romantic, in this book it takes on more of a serious tone.
The result is a premise that gives a certain vibe of historical romance, and yet simultaneously the author gives it a Cookson sign of times feel. Instead of a glossing over of problems of the time, although there is a certain element of humour, there is more of reality vs romantic imagery when it comes to the plot. Grace delivers an escapist read combined with a more serious tone.
*I received a courtesy copy*
December 15, 2020
I am really enjoying the Smugglers series by Evie Grace, set in a local town to me Deal in Kent.
In this story you see Louisa & Jason continuing to earn an honest living whilst Grace's attention is once again caught by Black Dog who is struggling to stay on the right side of the law when it comes to smuggling.
A story that captured my attention, that has lots of changes of direction and once again captures how it would have been for the men and women during this time period. As the women build friendships to help them in these tough times, the men need to stay one step ahead of the law to keep them out of the Gaol.
I loved the exploration of Romney Marsh during this story. I live on the Romney Marsh and it was great to see it accurately described and see landmarks referred to during this story as well as the rolling mist that creates such poor visibility.
A story I loved beginning to end and that left me on tenderhooks so that I just had to keep reading to see what Grace and her families fate would be.
In this story you see Louisa & Jason continuing to earn an honest living whilst Grace's attention is once again caught by Black Dog who is struggling to stay on the right side of the law when it comes to smuggling.
A story that captured my attention, that has lots of changes of direction and once again captures how it would have been for the men and women during this time period. As the women build friendships to help them in these tough times, the men need to stay one step ahead of the law to keep them out of the Gaol.
I loved the exploration of Romney Marsh during this story. I live on the Romney Marsh and it was great to see it accurately described and see landmarks referred to during this story as well as the rolling mist that creates such poor visibility.
A story I loved beginning to end and that left me on tenderhooks so that I just had to keep reading to see what Grace and her families fate would be.
January 2, 2021
Evie Grace continues her absorbing series about the Lennicker sisters with the third captivating instalment: The Smuggler’s Wife.
Smuggling had once been a way of life for the Lennicker family. The risk, the subterfuge and the adrenaline had been part and parcel of the family’s life until the newer generation had vowed to turn over a new leaf and try and live an honest life. This plan seems to be serving the family well, but the lure of smuggling is never far behind as the youngest sister Grace discovers when she finds herself reluctantly drawn back into this world after falling in love with Isaiah Feasey who owns the local tavern and who is part of a clan that has long been considered to be her family’s foe. Grace knows that she should stay away from Isaiah and remain on the straight and narrow, however, that quickly proves far easier said than done…
Drawn back into a world her family had thought they had left behind for good, Grace finds herself caught up in a world of danger and jeopardy where there is nobody she can turn to and nobody she can trust. Her sisters try and beg her to walk away from the terrifying life she has chosen for herself, but Grace quickly realises that there is simply no going back. With rival gangs circling round each other ready to strike, Grace must keep her wits about her and trust nobody because one false move and she could end up paying a very dear price for her mistakes. As the tensions keep on rising and rising, Grace finds herself with another problem to contend with: the attentions of dashing lieutenant Albert Enderby…
The stakes have never been higher for Grace and forced to make the harshest choice of her life, will she choose love or loyalty? Duty or desire? Her head or her heart? With everything to lose, will Grace ever know happiness again? Or is it already far too late?
In The Smuggler’s Wife, Evie Grace once again creates a world full of intrigue, passion, suspense and adventure that will leave readers completely and utterly gripped throughout. A tale of courage, loyalty and resilience written straight from the heart, The Smuggler’s Wife is the vividly atmospheric tale of a strong, resourceful and brave heroine readers will cheer for and admire as she finds herself forced to make impossible choices. Grace starts off as a naïve and sheltered girl who grows into an intelligent, considerate and spirited woman readers cannot help but admire.
A superbly written Victorian saga perfect for Poldark and Dilly Court fans, readers will not want to miss Evie Grace’s The Smuggler’s Wife.
Smuggling had once been a way of life for the Lennicker family. The risk, the subterfuge and the adrenaline had been part and parcel of the family’s life until the newer generation had vowed to turn over a new leaf and try and live an honest life. This plan seems to be serving the family well, but the lure of smuggling is never far behind as the youngest sister Grace discovers when she finds herself reluctantly drawn back into this world after falling in love with Isaiah Feasey who owns the local tavern and who is part of a clan that has long been considered to be her family’s foe. Grace knows that she should stay away from Isaiah and remain on the straight and narrow, however, that quickly proves far easier said than done…
Drawn back into a world her family had thought they had left behind for good, Grace finds herself caught up in a world of danger and jeopardy where there is nobody she can turn to and nobody she can trust. Her sisters try and beg her to walk away from the terrifying life she has chosen for herself, but Grace quickly realises that there is simply no going back. With rival gangs circling round each other ready to strike, Grace must keep her wits about her and trust nobody because one false move and she could end up paying a very dear price for her mistakes. As the tensions keep on rising and rising, Grace finds herself with another problem to contend with: the attentions of dashing lieutenant Albert Enderby…
The stakes have never been higher for Grace and forced to make the harshest choice of her life, will she choose love or loyalty? Duty or desire? Her head or her heart? With everything to lose, will Grace ever know happiness again? Or is it already far too late?
In The Smuggler’s Wife, Evie Grace once again creates a world full of intrigue, passion, suspense and adventure that will leave readers completely and utterly gripped throughout. A tale of courage, loyalty and resilience written straight from the heart, The Smuggler’s Wife is the vividly atmospheric tale of a strong, resourceful and brave heroine readers will cheer for and admire as she finds herself forced to make impossible choices. Grace starts off as a naïve and sheltered girl who grows into an intelligent, considerate and spirited woman readers cannot help but admire.
A superbly written Victorian saga perfect for Poldark and Dilly Court fans, readers will not want to miss Evie Grace’s The Smuggler’s Wife.
January 2, 2021
I have been a fan of Evie’s work ever since I was lucky enough to pick up a copy of her debut novel, ‘Half A Sixpence’. Evie’s latest book is called ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ and it is the third book in ‘The Smuggler’s Daughters’ series. It’s a corker of a story and then some. I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ but more about that in a bit.
It didn’t take me long at all to get into this book. From the moment I clapped eyes on the synopsis alone, I just knew that I was going to be in for a treat. I sat down and opened the book, only intending to read a couple of chapters but I became that wrapped up in the story that I read way more than any couple of chapters. I found it nigh on impossible to put this book down for any length of time. The characters and the storylines intrigued me and I had to keep reading to find out what happened next. In that respect, I was like an addict in need of her next fix. The pages turned increasingly quickly as I worked my way through the story.
‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Evie’s books to date. As well as being a book geek, I am also a history nerd. Evie certainly grabs your attention from the start and draws you into a story. Through her very realistic and descriptive storytelling, Evie really did bring the early 1800s to life. I literally felt as though I had borrowed a time travelling machine and I landed in the early 1800s. I felt as though I was part of the story myself and that’s thanks to Evie’s very vivid and realistic descriptions. Evie Grace’s books have been described as being similar to Dilly Court’s books and to Catherine Cookson’s books. In my opinion Evie Grace is on a par with Dilly Court and her books are better than those of Catherine Cookson. I found ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ to be a gripping read, which held my attention from start to finish.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Evie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
It didn’t take me long at all to get into this book. From the moment I clapped eyes on the synopsis alone, I just knew that I was going to be in for a treat. I sat down and opened the book, only intending to read a couple of chapters but I became that wrapped up in the story that I read way more than any couple of chapters. I found it nigh on impossible to put this book down for any length of time. The characters and the storylines intrigued me and I had to keep reading to find out what happened next. In that respect, I was like an addict in need of her next fix. The pages turned increasingly quickly as I worked my way through the story.
‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ is superbly written but then I think that to be true of all of Evie’s books to date. As well as being a book geek, I am also a history nerd. Evie certainly grabs your attention from the start and draws you into a story. Through her very realistic and descriptive storytelling, Evie really did bring the early 1800s to life. I literally felt as though I had borrowed a time travelling machine and I landed in the early 1800s. I felt as though I was part of the story myself and that’s thanks to Evie’s very vivid and realistic descriptions. Evie Grace’s books have been described as being similar to Dilly Court’s books and to Catherine Cookson’s books. In my opinion Evie Grace is on a par with Dilly Court and her books are better than those of Catherine Cookson. I found ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ to be a gripping read, which held my attention from start to finish.
In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘The Smuggler’s Wife’ and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Evie’s work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.
February 9, 2022
Brilliant trilogy really enjoyed it. Love all of Evie Grace books looking forward to her next book.
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