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The Carstairs Conspiracy

by Wendy Soliman



      Most people would think that Abigail Carstairs is the luckiest girl alive; she is the only child of the late Duke of Penrith and heiress to his vast estate, she is beautiful, well loved by her guardians and about to experience her first Season. But all is not well, for she is convinced that somebody is trying to kill her. On hearing that notorious rake Lord Sebastian Denver is known for solving problems, she applies to him, and thus a plan is made to trap the would-be assassin.

There is a double treat in here, with not only a romance but also a puzzle to solve. Abigail makes for a sweet and levelheaded heroine, while Sebastian seems rather sensible and serious for the rakehell he is renowned to be. He is on his best behavior in this book at all times! Romance as such takes something of a backseat, with the would-be killer to be unmasked taking center stage. This is handled well, with plenty of suspects and a real house party setting for the dark deed to take place. Those wanting a straight romance might be better off looking elsewhere, but if, like this reviewer, you enjoy this type of tale this is entertaining fare. I will be looking for more from this author.

The Book

Robert Hale
29 February 2008
Hardback
0709084854 / 9780709084853
Regency Romance / Early 19th century / London and Leicestershire, England
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The Reviewer

Rachel A Hyde
Reviewed 2008
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