Title: The Spymaster’s Lady: A Spy Adventure, Found Family Regency Romance
Author: C.K. Mackenzie
Genre: Regency Romance
Book Blurb:
In a world of secrets, love is the riskiest code to crack.
Nathalie Van den Berg's life of smuggling and secrets takes a perilous turn when her brother vanishes, leaving behind only a cryptic message: Find the spymaster, Hilton.
Lieutenant Colonel Marcus Hilton changed his name, his life, and his path. When Nathalie stumbles into his world of espionage, Marcus is compelled to protect her—and the vital information she carries.
As they work to decode Bonaparte's latest moves on the Continent, an unexpected passion ignites. A simple affair? Nothing in her life is simple. But when Nathalie is kidnapped by Marcus's enemies, their blossoming romance faces its ultimate test.
Trust is a luxury and love a liability. Can Nathalie and Marcus forge a future together? Or will the dangers of espionage tear them apart?
My Review:
Nathalie carries secret information long distances to a spymaster in order to find her brother. She never expected the spymaster Hilton to decode her heart. Can she trust Hilton with her love, or will he disappear like all those she cherishes? The Spymaster’s Lady is a charming Regency spy romance I enjoyed. C.K. Mackenzie is a gifted Regency romance author. Her research is infused into her writing and makes the story not only historically accurate but entertaining to read. The descriptive narration and setting are wonderful. The romance is naturally paced with emotional tension. The spy subplot is well detailed. But it’s the characters which make this book an unputdownable read.
Nathalie is our heroine and what a strong woman she is. She’s Dutch and has survived under the thumb of Napoleon’s rule. Her perspective on the war is not often written about in Regency romance and I found it insightful. I found Nathalie to be honest and a fighter through and through. She’s wary of people and it takes a lot for her to truth someone. I connected with her on every level and thoroughly enjoyed reading from her perspective.
This historical romance is well written and will touch your heart. The only flaw is that the ending is rushed. But other than that, The Spymaster’s Lady is a book worth savoring.
My Rating: 5 stars
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Reviewed by: Nancy