~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE THE DEBUTANTE'S CODE ~

~ FRIDAY FICTION FEATURE ~

--  'THE DEBUTANTE'S CODE'  --

AUTHOR ERICA VETSCH

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Author Bio, Review & Giveaway~

 

About the Book Jane Austen 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 spies. 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 endeavors a secret from her best friend and her suitors--not to mention the nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner, who suspects her of a daring theft. Can Lady Juliette outwit her enemies and complete her parents' last mission? 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.  LINK TO READ AN EXCERPT COURTESY OF THE PUBLISHER

 

About the Author

 

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling and ACFW Carol Award–winning author. Sheis a transplanted Kansan now living in Minnesota with her husband, who she claims is both her total opposite and soul mate. Vetsch is the author of many novellas and novels, including the popular Serendipity & Secrets Regency series and the new Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery series Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks. Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com.  She can also be found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor) and Instagram (@EricaVetsch). Book Review

After previously reading The Indebted Earl by this author, I knew I could expect excellent character development, enriching historical details, and detailed settings and story structure in this new book. She does an amazing job of researching the Regency era before immersing her readers into the world of high society, romance, and the moirés of the day.

I have been reading mysteries since I began enjoying the genre as a teen reading the Agatha Christie books. I am always looking for challenging mysteries with unique elements to satisfy my interest in sleuthing. The code-breaking element of this book is enthralling. The Debutante's Code has a significant number of red herrings and clues that lead nowhere which grab a reader's attention and don't let go until the end of the book.

This new book offers espionage and mystery along with several endearing characters which I hope we will see in the upcoming books in this Thorndike & Swann series.

There is a light faith thread running throughout the book. The book is completely clean in language and content.

Highly-recommended for fans of Regency era romance, clean historical romance, Christian historical fiction, and historical mysteries.

I received a print copy of this book from the publisher through Audra Jennings PR. My thoughts and opinions shared here review are solely my own. 

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