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.
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Summary
The Debutante’s Code by Erica Vetsch is a fabulous start to the new Thordike and Swann Regency Mystery series. It is fascinating to consider what spies did in the Regency era.
I enjoyed how the author took us through the process of deciphering the codes along with Juliette. I felt like I was on the journey with them. Juliette was a likable character. She was smart and courageous.
Daniel Swann is a Bow Street runner. He is investigating a theft and she is one of the suspects. She happens to be at each location it is happening. I enjoyed their interactions as they work to solve the mystery and who they could trust.
There are several characters in this book as it is starting the series. The book leaned more toward mystery than romance. Since the series is going to continue with these characters, I assume the romance will develop from there.
I highly recommend this new series if you enjoy a clean historical mystery.