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THE DEBUTANTE'S CODE
Jane Austin meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series.
Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love. But when they disappear, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies -- and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy.
Now Lady Juliette is determined to continue their work. Mentored by her uncle, she plunges into the dangerous world of spy craft. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the fox hunts, regattas, and soirees of country high society, she must chase down hidden clues, solve the mysterious code her parents left behind, and stay out of danger. All the while, she has to keep her endeavours a secret from her best friend and her suitors -- not to mention nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner Daniel Swann, who suspects her of a daring theft.
Can Lady Juliette outwit her enemies and complete her parents' last mission? Or will it lead to a terrible end?
Best-selling author Erica Vetsch is back with a rollicking, exciting new series destined to be a hit with Regency readers who enjoy a touch of mystery in their love stories. Fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd and Anne Perry will love the wit, action, and romance.
My Review:
Squeal!
Eeeepppp!!
Squeeeeeeppppppp!!!!!!
I'm in such a dithering tizzy-fit of epic Regency spyness that I can barely catch my breath let alone type! My bookish anticipatory state was at such a high that I woke up in the wee hours of the audible release date and started listening and was hard pressed to stop and go back to sleep.
Right off the top let me exude accolades upon the narration of The Debutante's Code. Kim Bretton delivered a captivating performance and increased my already over-the-top enthusiasm for this book tenfold. She portrayed each character brilliantly, capturing all their nuances from accents to temperament with such skill -- well, it was joy to listen to. Highly recommend the audible edition for maximum enjoyment of this story (if you are an audio book kind of reader.)
What an exceptional start to this new series. And (plug your ears for another round of squueeeping) the Thorndike and Swann Regency Mysteries is the continuous kind -- where these same characters will be featured in future books. Which means the romance is barely more than the inkling of an ember but holds oh-so-much-promise!!!!
Loved our introduction to Juliette and Daniel and their back stories and the way their paths cross...and keep crossing until they are hopelessly entangled in intrigue and danger. I loved being right about some things (I think I might make a good spy!) and the way Vetsch spins a clever plot with enough hairpin turns to keep me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next.
Readers of her first Regency series, Serendipity and Secrets, will discover some familiar faces in this one. I've only read the first book but I'm itching to get my hands on the second and third ones as well. It will give me something to do while I impatiently wait for the next Thorndike and Swann book to come out. I'm desperate to find out more about Daniel's mysterious benefactor and I have my suspicions about a few secondary characters. I need to know if I'm way off base or intrepid spy material. Bwahahaha!
Goal Update: #5 Diversify my reading, London setting
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a paperback or ebook copy -- winner's choice.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of The Debutante's Code, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday January 29 2022. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
Been hearing about this book. Blessings, Kav. teshawATsbcglobalDOTnet
ReplyDeleteIt's fantastic! Good luck, Tammie!
DeleteI can't wait to read Erica's newest book!
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It's a must read! Good luck, Elizabeth!
DeleteI’ve heard some good things about this one lately. It sounds great!
ReplyDeleteThey're all true! Good luck, Elly!
DeleteErica is an amazing author. I'm looking forward to reading this one.
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Yes she is! Good luck, Caryl!
DeleteSounds like one not to miss!!!
ReplyDeletemauback55 at gmail dot com
Definitely. Good luck, Melanie!
DeleteI have really enjoyed Erica's other novels and look forward to reading this one also.
ReplyDeletenina4sm/at/gmail/dot/com
I'm super excited about this series. Good luck, Sylvia!
Delete"Jane Austin meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series". I'm all in on this series, would love to read them. rrwalter34ATGMAILDOTcom
ReplyDeleteIt's a beguiling combination. Good luck, Becky!
DeleteLove her books! Melmo2610ATgmailDOTcom
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Melmo!
DeleteWhat can I say – Regency spyness, intrigue, romance, wonderful characters – I'd say is count me in! “THE DEBUTANTE'S CODE” sounds like an awesome read and one I’d need to start as soon as my feet hit the floor in the morning on a do nothing day. I’d make sure to have the necessary supplies at hand to keep trips to the kitchen to a minimum and the phone on mute.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win a copy!
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You really don't want to miss this one, Kay! Good luck!
DeleteSounds good - from someone who has been binge reading Regencies lately! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I have two more waiting in the wings! Good luck, CC!
DeleteBook twinning on this new series. 😊
ReplyDeleteWe're synchronized reading these days, Lucy! I think this deserves a a rollicking English Country dance.
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ReplyDeleteEeepp, you're getting me excited about the Serendipity and Secrets series. I didn't care for the narrator so that was disappointing. Must remember to order the books. Good luck, Angie.
DeleteThis is a great read!! I read this book from my local library! Would love to have my own copy!! Thanks!
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Bwahaha -- your comment disappeared. Good luck, again.
DeleteThe mystery and spy aspects of this one have me intrigued, Kav. Count me in please! :)
ReplyDeleteckbarker at gmail dot com
It's so well done! Good luck, Cheryl!
Deletelol this is too funny! The reason one of Angie's comments disappeared is because it was me!! For some reason Momma got logged in on my phone so when I commented, I went and looked back and saw the comment was under Momma's name !!! lol Anyway yes you need to read Serendipity and Secrets Series soon!!! Looking forward to this one!!! Thnx Kav!!
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Ha -- that is funny. The vagaries of technology. Good luck, Sarah!
DeleteI immediately put The Debutante's Code on my TBR list as soon as I heard about it. You had me captivated with each word of your review, Kav! Now I definitely must read it! And I'm going to see if my library has the audible version! Fingers crossed!! :)
ReplyDeletenj(dot)bossman(at)gmail(dot)com
It's a definite must read! Good luck, Alison.
DeleteI have only read one book by this author. Would love for this mystery to be number two! EEEP!!!
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Good luck, Diane! It's a book worthy of eeeeping over. :-)
DeleteThanks for the giveaway!
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Good luck, LSA!
DeleteWould love to be entered. Can’t believe I still haven’t read this one yet!
ReplyDeletemindyhoung at msn dot com
It hasn't been out long...I don't think. Not sure how much earlier it released before the audible edition came out though. Good luck, Mindy!
DeleteI so enjoyed Erica's Serendipity and Secrets series! I think anything she writes is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteteamob4 (at) gmail (dot) com
You'll absolutely love this new series then. Good luck, Trixi!
DeleteOOOH adding to my to listen list. The BEST way to work out. Not entering since I won so recently. Thanks for sharing Kav!
ReplyDeleteYes!!! I turn down the volume of the exercise dvd and follow along while listening to books. Plus, audio books motivate me to walk farther 'cause I want to fit in one more chapter. :-)
DeleteAfter reading Erica Vetsch's last series, I'm determined to read all of her books. I was excited to read your review and I'm not disappointed. Only more excited to finally read this book.
ReplyDeletetlhcoupon(at)hotmail(dot)com
Everyone is raving about that series, I must catch up!!! Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteI loved the Serendipity & Secrets series, you definitely should read the rest of them. Erica had a novella in a Christmas collection that went along with that series, I had to purchase the whole collection because I just had to read it!
ReplyDeleteHaving some of those characters pop up in this new series will be fun.
pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)com
Another endorsement for that series! Okay, ordering the next book today. :-) Good luck, Patty!
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