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lacyp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
I really would have liked to have had a content warning for domestic violence and violence in general for this one. The previous books in this series did not include graphic descriptions, but this one did and dealt with much heavier topics. I may not continue reading in this series.
nchipp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dazyiscrazy's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
lsimmons031's review against another edition
4.0
This is a wonderful third installment in the series. It tackles so much and I just love Mary Bennet as a main character. This one is a bit darker than the others but it still overall feels like a light, easy to read mystery with a smidge of romance.
nerdygnome's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars rounded down. A cozy mystery set in the context of espionage and war, The Lady's Guide to Death and Deception is a spin-off of the Pride and Prejudice character Mary Bennet. I jumped into this book, the third in the series, without having read the first two, and so it did take me a little bit of time to find my footing with a few characters. That said, this held its weight as a standalone if you're like me and not necessarily planning to embark on the whole series.
Mary Bennet is a lady, but she's also a spy. And she's been tasked, along with her colleague Mr. Withrow, to solve the murder of a duke's officer. Traveling to Brussels to track down clues, sometimes dressing in disguise as a male to enter into places she cannot go as a woman, and falling in love with her colleague along the way, Mary sheds more and more of her innocence as the case progresses.
I found the writing and historical research solid and interesting, though the pacing was a bit slow to start. I'm curious to hear about Mary's start as a spy, though perhaps not enough to pick up book one. I did love the unique premise of a female spy in the early 1800s, as that's not an era you typically think of females as having much of an active role in. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing a copy of this book for honest review.
Mary Bennet is a lady, but she's also a spy. And she's been tasked, along with her colleague Mr. Withrow, to solve the murder of a duke's officer. Traveling to Brussels to track down clues, sometimes dressing in disguise as a male to enter into places she cannot go as a woman, and falling in love with her colleague along the way, Mary sheds more and more of her innocence as the case progresses.
I found the writing and historical research solid and interesting, though the pacing was a bit slow to start. I'm curious to hear about Mary's start as a spy, though perhaps not enough to pick up book one. I did love the unique premise of a female spy in the early 1800s, as that's not an era you typically think of females as having much of an active role in. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing a copy of this book for honest review.
nerdygnome's review
3.0
3.5 stars rounded down. A cozy mystery set in the context of espionage and war, The Lady's Guide to Death and Deception is a spin-off of the Pride and Prejudice character Mary Bennet. I jumped into this book, the third in the series, without having read the first two, and so it did take me a little bit of time to find my footing with a few characters. That said, this held its weight as a standalone if you're like me and not necessarily planning to embark on the whole series.
Mary Bennet is a lady, but she's also a spy. And she's been tasked, along with her colleague Mr. Withrow, to solve the murder of a duke's officer. Traveling to Brussels to track down clues, sometimes dressing in disguise as a male to enter into places she cannot go as a woman, and falling in love with her colleague along the way, Mary sheds more and more of her innocence as the case progresses.
I found the writing and historical research solid and interesting, though the pacing was a bit slow to start. I'm curious to hear about Mary's start as a spy, though perhaps not enough to pick up book one. I did love the unique premise of a female spy in the early 1800s, as that's not an era you typically think of females as having much of an active role in. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing a copy of this book for honest review.
Mary Bennet is a lady, but she's also a spy. And she's been tasked, along with her colleague Mr. Withrow, to solve the murder of a duke's officer. Traveling to Brussels to track down clues, sometimes dressing in disguise as a male to enter into places she cannot go as a woman, and falling in love with her colleague along the way, Mary sheds more and more of her innocence as the case progresses.
I found the writing and historical research solid and interesting, though the pacing was a bit slow to start. I'm curious to hear about Mary's start as a spy, though perhaps not enough to pick up book one. I did love the unique premise of a female spy in the early 1800s, as that's not an era you typically think of females as having much of an active role in. Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for providing a copy of this book for honest review.
namsmommy09's review
4.0
Although I received a copy of this audiobook (via netgalley) in exchange for my review, all opinions remain my own.
Trigger warnings: descriptions of wartime violence and domestic violence.
I have been loving the historical fiction lately. This one takes place way, way back in the times of Napoleon Bonaparte. Our main character, Mary Bennet, is a spy. I love that she is a female spy in the times when females weren't trusted to do much of anything.
What I didn't realize until sitting down to write this review is that this is part of a series. I love that I was able to pick this book up, read it in its entirety and understand it completely without having read the first two installments. Nor will I need to read anymore of the series to get the ending. It is a complete story all on its own.
The characters are relatable, despite their place in such a backwards time period. Cowley does an amazing job weaving real life events into the story such as the battle of Waterloo. I would totally read more books by this author.
Trigger warnings: descriptions of wartime violence and domestic violence.
I have been loving the historical fiction lately. This one takes place way, way back in the times of Napoleon Bonaparte. Our main character, Mary Bennet, is a spy. I love that she is a female spy in the times when females weren't trusted to do much of anything.
What I didn't realize until sitting down to write this review is that this is part of a series. I love that I was able to pick this book up, read it in its entirety and understand it completely without having read the first two installments. Nor will I need to read anymore of the series to get the ending. It is a complete story all on its own.
The characters are relatable, despite their place in such a backwards time period. Cowley does an amazing job weaving real life events into the story such as the battle of Waterloo. I would totally read more books by this author.
camrobbins's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
marcirenee1974's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
OMG I LOVED THIS WHOLE SERIES! I started with number 1 so I could read this one and loved them all!! I am a sucker for a good historical fiction mystery thriller romance! This book had it all and all of the women were badasses and trying to save their world. What's not to love? Plus a happy ending and it doesn't get any better! I really hope there are going to be more in this series, as I am DEFINITELY here for that!
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amandajeanne's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0