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Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards
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At a ball in Regency London in 1816, Maeve, part gypsy, part mystic and accounted an original by the ton, meets the dashing Marquess of Huntingdon, a fashionable sophisticate and handsome rake. The attraction between them is immediate and powerful. The Marquess dances with Maeve who he finds secretive and mysterious, as well as sexually desirable. He also decides to do whatever it takes to make her his mistress. Maeve, however, doesn't want to be any man's mistress. She values her freedom. What she does want is for Adam, the Marquess of Huntingdon, to help her friend, Lady Caroline, avoid a loveless marriage to Adam's cousin, a man old enough to be the girl's father. The novel is a sensual, fast-paced historical romance with elements of mystery, the paranormal and romantic suspense.
"Jacqueline Seewald's Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards delivers an unusual and intriguing heroine together with fast-paced historical romantic-suspense. Seewald is very much at home in her early 19th century setting."
- Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
At a ball in Regency London in 1816, Maeve, part gypsy, part mystic and accounted an original by the ton, meets the dashing Marquess of Huntingdon, a fashionable sophisticate and handsome rake. The attraction between them is immediate and powerful. The Marquess dances with Maeve who he finds secretive and mysterious, as well as sexually desirable. He also decides to do whatever it takes to make her his mistress. Maeve, however, doesn't want to be any man's mistress. She values her freedom. What she does want is for Adam, the Marquess of Huntingdon, to help her friend, Lady Caroline, avoid a loveless marriage to Adam's cousin, a man old enough to be the girl's father. The novel is a sensual, fast-paced historical romance with elements of mystery, the paranormal and romantic suspense.
"Jacqueline Seewald's Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards delivers an unusual and intriguing heroine together with fast-paced historical romantic-suspense. Seewald is very much at home in her early 19th century setting."
- Jayne Ann Krentz (Amanda Quick)
- GenresRomance
324 pages, Hardcover
First published August 18, 2010
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October 25, 2023
Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards is a compelling romance novel with paranormal elements. The novel is set in the Regency period, and the author has done an impressive job bringing the past to life with meticulous detail and the inclusion of historical figures like William Blake.
The protagonists, Maeve, a beautiful half-gypsy, and Adam, the Marquess of Huntingdon, are complex, well-rounded characters. The multilayered plot surrounding them adds great depth to the story. All the characters are fully developed individuals who come alive for the reader. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and intrigue. In addition to the tumultuous relationship between the two main characters, there is a subplot involving a lecherous duke and a beautiful young girl who has lost her mother.
The novel vividly evokes the Regency period and holds the reader’s attention throughout with gripping action, glamorous settings, and witty dialogue. This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read. The ending leaves some unresolved issues that the author should consider addressing in a sequel as this novel definitely leaves readers wanting more.
I recommend this novel very highly!
The protagonists, Maeve, a beautiful half-gypsy, and Adam, the Marquess of Huntingdon, are complex, well-rounded characters. The multilayered plot surrounding them adds great depth to the story. All the characters are fully developed individuals who come alive for the reader. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and intrigue. In addition to the tumultuous relationship between the two main characters, there is a subplot involving a lecherous duke and a beautiful young girl who has lost her mother.
The novel vividly evokes the Regency period and holds the reader’s attention throughout with gripping action, glamorous settings, and witty dialogue. This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read. The ending leaves some unresolved issues that the author should consider addressing in a sequel as this novel definitely leaves readers wanting more.
I recommend this novel very highly!
December 21, 2024
Those who have not read this novel should opt for the updated version published in both paperback and e-book formats by Luminosity. The follow-up is THE LOST LADY which will be published in January 2025.
June 2, 2014
Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards
Jacqueline Seewald weaves a tale in “Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards” that embraces reality in Regency London in 1816. The novel opens with a Ball that introduces the primary characters, Maeeve, “part gypsy, part mystic” and the handsome sophisticate, the Marquess of Huntington as well as additional characters who encircle the relationship between the unlikely pair. The beautiful, mysterious gypsy, is a challenge for the Marquess who has known many women in his life, but none as intriguing as this female. Even though there is an undeniable attraction between the two, Maeve seeks to protect herself from heartache and a harsh society.
The Marquess is curious about the woman’s benefactor who championed her into society. He is determined to discover the benefactor’s identity and his relationship with Maeve. He is bewildered by Maeve’s abilities (“second sight”) and at the same time, he is determined to strip away each layer of this woman he can’t forget and can’t convince to become his mistress.
The scenes are steamy and seductive while maintaining a softness that is particularly revealed in the refined, well-bred Marquess.
Seewald provides an insight into the Regency Period in England while spinning fun and respect for a woman who is determined to maintain her personal freedom.
Betty Gordon
Jacqueline Seewald weaves a tale in “Tea Leaves and Tarot Cards” that embraces reality in Regency London in 1816. The novel opens with a Ball that introduces the primary characters, Maeeve, “part gypsy, part mystic” and the handsome sophisticate, the Marquess of Huntington as well as additional characters who encircle the relationship between the unlikely pair. The beautiful, mysterious gypsy, is a challenge for the Marquess who has known many women in his life, but none as intriguing as this female. Even though there is an undeniable attraction between the two, Maeve seeks to protect herself from heartache and a harsh society.
The Marquess is curious about the woman’s benefactor who championed her into society. He is determined to discover the benefactor’s identity and his relationship with Maeve. He is bewildered by Maeve’s abilities (“second sight”) and at the same time, he is determined to strip away each layer of this woman he can’t forget and can’t convince to become his mistress.
The scenes are steamy and seductive while maintaining a softness that is particularly revealed in the refined, well-bred Marquess.
Seewald provides an insight into the Regency Period in England while spinning fun and respect for a woman who is determined to maintain her personal freedom.
Betty Gordon
November 1, 2012
A richly layered historical novel, iced with exacting details of setting, culture, and clothing styles of 1816 London and the Continent.
Half-gypsy fortune teller Maeve wants to be her own woman but the times are against her. No stranger to poverty and abuse, Maeve is determined to do what she can for those in similar straights.
While attending a ball, she catches the eye of a jaded rake of the ton, Marquess Adam de Viller, and he gives chase, determined to have her for his mistress.
Wealth and advantage square off against courage and impetuousness in a classic battle of the sexes. Toss in a friend worried about being sold into the marriage mart and someone who seems determined to hurt Maeve and you have an engaging plot.
Jacqueline Seewald’s background in creative writing, British literature, and academic librarian meld to perfection in this sexy romp.
Half-gypsy fortune teller Maeve wants to be her own woman but the times are against her. No stranger to poverty and abuse, Maeve is determined to do what she can for those in similar straights.
While attending a ball, she catches the eye of a jaded rake of the ton, Marquess Adam de Viller, and he gives chase, determined to have her for his mistress.
Wealth and advantage square off against courage and impetuousness in a classic battle of the sexes. Toss in a friend worried about being sold into the marriage mart and someone who seems determined to hurt Maeve and you have an engaging plot.
Jacqueline Seewald’s background in creative writing, British literature, and academic librarian meld to perfection in this sexy romp.
January 20, 2011
This is a quality adult romance. It's not a formula historical romance. The main characters are very real but not your typical Regency. This is a sensual novel, sometimes serious, sometimes humorous.
A good read!
A good read!
February 4, 2011
I started this book last night and finshed it last night a very good read and a page turner.
June 28, 2014
i guess this was a nice enough book but it's more like 2 and a half stars
July 31, 2015
One of the worst books I've read in a long time. The author's dialog and pacing is godawful. And this woman is a writing instructor at Rutgers?? Hard to believe.
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