4 of 5 stars
Selina Blackwell has learned
to do anything she can to survive, and lately she's posing as the
fortune-teller Madame Sybila in order to fleece the ton's wealthy. She needs
the money so she can provide a Season for her sister. In order to chaperone her
sister, she also becomes the very proper Lady Gresham. But when a Bow Street
Runner Harry Sheffield takes too much of an interest in her business, her
schemes could start to unravel. The more time Selina spends in Harry's company,
the more she's attracted to him. Can she balance her life of crime with her
growing feelings for Harry?
I really enjoyed this story
especially since it didn't all unfold amidst glittering Society balls. I loved
Harry. He was so honorable and a perfect hero. I felt bad for him when he was
so spectacularly betrayed by those closest to him. Ms. Burke makes Selina a
likable character even though she was a criminal. Without any spoils in this
review, I was pleasantly surprised by how all the different plot lines were
tied up. I love stories about Bow Street Runners and this one was an excellent
start to a new series from Ms. Burke.
I voluntarily read the
advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.
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