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trudyd's review
4.0
First, I want to apologize to the author. I didn't know there was a first book. I didn't pay attention when the book blurb sucked me in. I will be rectifying that after I am done with this review. Thankfully, she does an amazing job of giving this naive reader the information necessary to not get lost along the way as Olive finds herself knee deep in a mystery.
I had heard stories about the pigeoneers that helped the British in the war effort. I had even read a book on it in the past. A Valiant Deceit increased my knowledge while peeking my curiosity. I got a better understanding of how important the pigeons were in the war. Just what I want in a Historical Fiction.
Olive Bright is working with Captain Aldridge to use her pigeons as away to communicate with the Belgian Resistance. I loved how they have a relationship as a cover-up. I have never read such a slow-building romance. I don't even think they know what is going on. Some of my favorite moments were reading Jaime's irritations with Olive. AWESOME!!!!!
Captain Aldridge's irritations grow after Lieutenant Bennett is found floating in a creek. Olive, the amateur detective, can't keep her nose out of what was declared an accident. I can picture Jaime grasping his forehead in frustration.
I really enjoyed learning more about village life during the war. I enjoyed imagining all the women joining together the help in any way they can. The village has a military base close by where Olive and Jaime work.
My imagination went wild as I read about the going-ons of the FANYs. Olive's detective work gave me such insights into the offices and those that worked on the base. Olive gets herself into so many interesting situations. Holy Moly!!! She seems to be clueless about the possible dangers which makes for a fun read.
I had heard stories about the pigeoneers that helped the British in the war effort. I had even read a book on it in the past. A Valiant Deceit increased my knowledge while peeking my curiosity. I got a better understanding of how important the pigeons were in the war. Just what I want in a Historical Fiction.
Olive Bright is working with Captain Aldridge to use her pigeons as away to communicate with the Belgian Resistance. I loved how they have a relationship as a cover-up. I have never read such a slow-building romance. I don't even think they know what is going on. Some of my favorite moments were reading Jaime's irritations with Olive. AWESOME!!!!!
Captain Aldridge's irritations grow after Lieutenant Bennett is found floating in a creek. Olive, the amateur detective, can't keep her nose out of what was declared an accident. I can picture Jaime grasping his forehead in frustration.
I really enjoyed learning more about village life during the war. I enjoyed imagining all the women joining together the help in any way they can. The village has a military base close by where Olive and Jaime work.
My imagination went wild as I read about the going-ons of the FANYs. Olive's detective work gave me such insights into the offices and those that worked on the base. Olive gets herself into so many interesting situations. Holy Moly!!! She seems to be clueless about the possible dangers which makes for a fun read.
brooke4131's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
anothernicole's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
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