Book by Abigail Wilson

A Story That Will Draw You In Almost Immediately

Description

When the widowed Lord Torrington agreed to spy for the crown, he never planned to impersonate a highwayman, let alone rob the wrong carriage. Stranded on the road with an unconscious young woman, he is forced to propose marriage to protect his identity and her reputation, as well as his dangerous mission.

Trapped not only by her duty to her country but also by her limited options as an unwed mother, Miss Elizabeth Cantrell and her infant son are whisked away to Middlecrest Abbey by none other than the elder brother of her son’s absent father. There she is met by Torrington’s beautiful grown daughters, a vicious murder, and an urgent hunt for the missing intelligence that could turn the war with France. Meanwhile she must convince everyone that her marriage is a genuine love match if her new husband has any hope of uncovering the enemy.


Determined to keep her son’s true identity a secret, Elizabeth will need to remain one step ahead of her fragile heart, her uncertain future, and the relentless fiend bent on her new family’s ruin.

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My Thoughts

This is a story that grabbed my attention from the get-go. And that’s just the way I like a book. One of my favorite classics is Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier and for some reason, this book gave off those same vibes as I began reading. While it is a considerably different story, the writing is beautiful in both books.

This is the first time I’ve read anything by Abigail Wilson, and I can assure you it won’t be my last. She weaves together a story that covers so much. The characters feel alive and believable; the heroine, Elizabeth, and the hero, Lord Torrington both seem to reflect the history they’ve experienced.

I had no trouble at all visualizing everything about the surroundings and clothing, which can make a Regency Romance so much fun. The mystery was easy to follow, yet complex enough to keep me turning pages and suspecting nearly everyone as the “bad guy.” The romance was not love at first sight, but rather a gentle growing of tenderness and appreciation. And for suspense lovers, toward the last quarter of the book, I definitely felt the suspense factor.


Though I’m leaving the story description pretty much for the publisher (above), I will comment that the plot had enough twists and turns that it was interesting throughout.

What Concerned Me

Nothing at all!

Disclaimer: I have to admit that I’m not a history buff, so if any part of this story didn’t reflect the era being portrayed, I wouldn’t have a clue. 🙂 (Sometimes ignorance comes in handy with the historical novels.) This disclaimer pretty much works for all my reviews of this genre.

What I Liked Best

If you read many of my reviews, you know that I love a book that catches my attention early on and keeps me turning pages. This book did just that.

I received an ARC of this book from Thomas Nelson via Netgalley. In no way does this affect my rating or review.

Rating

I COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN! 

Rating: 5 out of 5.

About the Author

Property of Thomas Nelson

Abigail Wilson combines her passion for Regency England with intrigue and adventure to pen historical mysteries with a heart. A registered nurse, chai tea addict, and mother of two crazy kids, Abigail fills her spare time hiking the national parks, attending her daughter’s gymnastic meets, and curling up with a great book. In 2017, Abigail won WisRWA’s Fab Five contest and in 2016, ACFW’s First Impressions contest as well as placing as a 2017 finalist in the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and currently lives in Dripping Springs, Texas, with her husband and children.

2 Comments

  1. Thank you, Debbie! I’m so glad you liked the book.

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