Life changes once again for British spy Miss Mary Bennet when Napoleon Bonaparte escapes from the Isle of Elba. Mary quickly departs England for Brussels, the city where the Allied forces prepare for war against the French. But shortly after her arrival, one of the Duke of Wellington’s best officers is murdered, an event which threatens to break the delicate alliance between the Allies.
Investigating the murder forces Mary into precarious levels of espionage, role-playing, and deception with her new partner, Mr. Withrow—the nephew and heir of her prominent sponsor, and the spy with whom she’s often at odds. Together, they court danger and discovery as they play dual roles gathering intelligence for the British. But soon Mary realizes that her growing feelings towards Mr. Withrow put her heart in as much danger as her life. And then there’s another murder.
Mary will need to unmask the murderer before more people are killed, but can she do so and remain hidden in the background?
Although I received a copy of this audiobook (via netgalley) in exchange for my review, all opinions remain my own.
Trigger warnings: descriptions of wartime violence and domestic violence.
I have been loving the historical fiction lately. This one takes place way, way back in the times of Napoleon Bonaparte. Our main character, Mary Bennet, is a spy. I love that she is a female spy in the times when females weren't trusted to do much of anything.
What I didn't realize until sitting down to write this review is that this is part of a series. I love that I was able to pick this book up, read it in its entirety and understand it completely without having read the first two installments. Nor will I need to read anymore of the series to get the ending. It is a complete story all on its own.
The characters are relatable, despite their place in such a backwards time period. Cowley does an amazing job weaving real life events into the story such as the battle of Waterloo. I would totally read more books by this author.
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