Susanna and the Spy edition by Anna Elliott Romance eBooks
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What if the man you loved was a smuggler--or a spy?
Jobless and nearly destitute, Susanna Ward intends only to find work as a governess. She certainly has no intention of contacting her family, who cast off her father and scorned her mother years ago. But a chance encounter with a figure from her past suggests that her estranged grandfather was murdered, and that his death was connected to a local ring of smugglers, led by a mysterious figure who calls himself Captain Clark.
When Captain Clark himself appears at her door, wounded and in need of her help, Susanna must decide where her true loyalties lie. And she must also discover the truth of her grandfather's death. Otherwise the man she is rapidly falling in love with may be hanged for treason and murder.
Susanna and the Spy is a cozy mystery, appropriate for all ages. It is approximately 70,000 words in length.
Susanna and the Spy edition by Anna Elliott Romance eBooks
Susanna Ward’s grandfather cut her father off from his inheritance years ago because he disapproved of his marriage. When her father dies, she is forced to see work as a governess. Ok. This is not the newest plot in the world, but it’s a mystery and therein lies the different. Her grandfather meets with a mysterious death which a stranger indicates might have been the result of murder. She resolves to impose on her relatives residing in her grandfather’s estate and ask to stay with them, determined to learn if the stranger’s accusations are true. Before she is welcomed into the household, she stays overnight in the local inn during which time a wounded man, running for the authorities seeks refuge in her room. Could he be the famous Captain Clark rumored to be the leader of a local smuggling ring? This book is heavier on the mystery than the romance. I had a little trouble believing a young lady would keep getting up and having adventures in the middle of the night, but despite that it was a wholesome and fun fantasy read.Product details
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Susanna and the Spy edition by Anna Elliott Romance eBooks Reviews
I did enjoy this book. It was a nice change from some of the more torrid historicals I have read lately. All of the action is set in the country, so we didn't have to deal with "the ton," which was also a nice change. Susanna is shown as strong-willed and courageous, but not foolishly so. She comes off as intelligent (we're not just told she's intelligent, it actually seems like she is). And she isn't wallowing in self-pity about her circumstances, or allowing false pride to make things worse. She seems to be very empathetic to those around her so that she proceeds in a kind and intelligent manner - she doesn't just blunder heedlessly through everything and everyone.
I would have liked to know more about "Captain Clark" and had a few observations from his viewpoint, but that probably would have ruined the "mystery" Susanna was unraveling. It also might have been nice to know a bit more about Julia and her beau, but since it was all from the viewpoint of Susanna, it helped us see everything through her eyes and discover clues as she did, not be omniscient observers.
There were a few errors in consistency, like who told her what and where the child Tom and his family lived, but they were minor and easily able to be shrugged off. The story itself was enjoyable, and with the teaser at the end, I do want to read the second book and read more of Susanna's story.
All in all, a nice light read.
Mystery/suspense is my very favorite genre of literature, and I'm not-so-secretly addicted to Regency romances. So I get so geekily delighted whenever I stumble on books that combine both these genres (or which at least purport to!) that I'm pretty uncritical all I ask is that they're moderately entertaining and enjoyable. Sadly, this book failed to meet even that modest goal. I don't mean to sound excessively harsh, but I found the writing amateurish. Writing style is important in determining my overall opinion of a book, and while this wasn't the error-ridden nightmare that some low cost books are, it had an extremely clunky, simplistic feel.
That said, though, an amateurish writing style isn't anywhere close to the biggest problem with this book. There's some serious competition for that (dis)honor! The "heroine" is seriously among the biggest Mary Sues I've ever come across. She's ridiculously perfect in pretty much every way---and it doesn't make her admirable so much as just deeply unrelatable, unrealistic and deadly dull. At no point does she feel like a layered, relatable woman to me. The "hero" is similarly flat, a cardboard collection of various romance tropes rather than a vibrant human being. The plot suffers from some major inconsistencies and gaping holes---and this is coming from someone who's not too nitpicky about my mystery plots and generally all too willing to suspend disbelief. As someone else noted, the 'villain' is clearly telegraphed from very early on and the denouement is disappointing in the extreme. Did I mention that this suspense novel had pathetically little suspense?! ;)
I'm glad to see that others enjoyed this book, but I could barely even force myself to finish it. With so many wonderful books out there at relatively affordable prices, I can't in good faith recommend that fellow mystery/suspense OR romance fans waste their time or money on this one.
It has been my experience that free books are often, well, cheap. I'm glad to say that this book is the example to the contrary. There is romance, spying adventure and a murder to be investigated - and all this is centered on a lovely, strong, independent and warmhearted heroine and a dashing misterious hero who may or may not be the master spy and murderer... Will Susanna follow her heart and trust him? ... The story has a somewhat fairy tale- like quality (like Susanna, we may trust our instincts to guide us, which means some degree of predictability, but I found it wasn't bothersome at all). I liked the character descriptions, and the stubborn and reckless streak in an otherwise practical and well-bred heroine. The daring and unorthodox behavior (like going off at night to find a secret passageway in order to warn the mysterious smuggler of the danger) seems sometimes more than what a conventional Regency woman would do but she manages to keep her reputation intact, if barely. The writing style is beautiful, the descriptions vivid, the editing is good, no typos or grammar mistakes. As for sexual content, the book is suitable for all readers... again, reminds me of a fairy tale.
Susanna Ward’s grandfather cut her father off from his inheritance years ago because he disapproved of his marriage. When her father dies, she is forced to see work as a governess. Ok. This is not the newest plot in the world, but it’s a mystery and therein lies the different. Her grandfather meets with a mysterious death which a stranger indicates might have been the result of murder. She resolves to impose on her relatives residing in her grandfather’s estate and ask to stay with them, determined to learn if the stranger’s accusations are true. Before she is welcomed into the household, she stays overnight in the local inn during which time a wounded man, running for the authorities seeks refuge in her room. Could he be the famous Captain Clark rumored to be the leader of a local smuggling ring? This book is heavier on the mystery than the romance. I had a little trouble believing a young lady would keep getting up and having adventures in the middle of the night, but despite that it was a wholesome and fun fantasy read.
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