Hey everyone! Today, I have the privilege of sharing a review for The Bachelor Spy by Pepper Basham. For fans of historical fiction, you'll love this spy thriller meets romance!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Spies Infiltrate Havensbooke Hall. . .and Another Mystery Adventure Begins
Stephen Blake's life goal is to protect people, especially those closest to him, but war in 1914 England doesn’t follow any rules. When Blake is informed that a noted German spy may have taken up residence at Havensbrooke Hall—his cousin Lord Astley’s estate, which is being used as a convalescent war hospital—he’s sent there to uncover the plot.
Lady Grace Astley has become a force to be reckoned with while Frederick is out on the war front. With Havensbrooke as a hospital, she’s shocked by the devastation the war is bringing home; but ever hopeful, she is determined to help these weary soldiers find some relief. However, not everything is as it seems inside Havensbrooke. Precious items soon start disappearing. . .and not just the kind that are worth a lot of money.
Through a case of mistaken identity, a comedy of errors, a kidnapping, and a race for time within the crumbling subterranean passageways beneath Havensbrooke, can Blake and Gracie work together to root out the criminals, thieves, and spies before time runs out?
Stephen Blake's life goal is to protect people, especially those closest to him, but war in 1914 England doesn’t follow any rules. When Blake is informed that a noted German spy may have taken up residence at Havensbrooke Hall—his cousin Lord Astley’s estate, which is being used as a convalescent war hospital—he’s sent there to uncover the plot.
Lady Grace Astley has become a force to be reckoned with while Frederick is out on the war front. With Havensbrooke as a hospital, she’s shocked by the devastation the war is bringing home; but ever hopeful, she is determined to help these weary soldiers find some relief. However, not everything is as it seems inside Havensbrooke. Precious items soon start disappearing. . .and not just the kind that are worth a lot of money.
Through a case of mistaken identity, a comedy of errors, a kidnapping, and a race for time within the crumbling subterranean passageways beneath Havensbrooke, can Blake and Gracie work together to root out the criminals, thieves, and spies before time runs out?
MY REVIEW
This book hit the ground running and kept the pace until the end. Even though I hopped into the middle of this series, I was able to keep up with what was going on. The storyline was interesting, fun, and compelling; the characters for the most part were easy to empathize with, relatable, and stood off the page well. The mystery kept me questioning things until the end, which was great as someone that can spot a plot twist pretty quickly. The wartime themes were realistic and interesting, and easy to follow. The camaraderie between characters was also great! I ended up loving the cast, and can't wait to read the rest of the series!
I read an eARC; all thoughts are my own!
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