PAULA'S REVIEW:
This series has been the best! Such a unique group of Imposters: elite private investigators, actors, acrobats, impoverished aristocrats. Now we get Yates’ story. Sister Marigold may be curtailed a bit because of her delicate condition but Yates still sheds his shoes and socks to scale walls to rescue those in danger.
As the elusive Mr. A, Yates takes on a beautiful client, Lady Alethia who is in search of her childhood nanny. The case takes a turn to the shady side of London society. With previous team members and new recruits, the Imposters are faced with danger, intrigue, disappearances of Ayahs from India and innocent children. Ms. White crafts a believable world of 1910 England. I was pleased to see characters from the Shadows Over England series play a vital part in uncovering injustice.
Loyalty among the Impostors was key along with Christian values. Romance takes an unexpected turn for childhood friends Lavinia and Yates. Humor and wit add to the atmosphere. Through it all we see strong faith depicted and the desire to right the wrongs that were not so hidden in society.
This wonderful story had me thoroughly engaged and I would welcome more in this story world.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Bethany House on behalf of the author and via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.*5 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
In the trying art of balancing investigations and love, a detective must determine his priorities when faced with dangerous circumstances that could threaten everything he holds dear.
As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous.
Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister.
Tormented by a past she doesn't dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.
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