A Noble Scheme

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

 

In the opulent and perilous world of high society's most elite—and most dangerous—families, two investigators must set aside their broken hearts to uncover the truth.

Gemma Parks is known to the London elite as G. M. Parker, a columnist renowned for her commentary on the cream of society. Behind the scenes, she uses her talents to aid the Imposters in their investigations by gathering intel at events and providing alibis for the firm's members through her columns. Yet her clandestine work would be more exhilarating if it weren't for the constant presence of the gentleman who broke her heart.

Graham Wharton has never had eyes for anyone but Gemma, and she left his heart in tatters when she walked away from him. When the Imposters take on a new job to recover a kidnapped boy mistaken for his aristocratic cousin, Graham is determined to use the time with Gemma to not only restore the missing boy, but to also win back the only woman he's ever loved. As they trace the clues laid out before them, Graham and Gemma must devise a noble scheme to save the boy's life and heal their hearts.

 

AUTHOR BIO:

 

Roseanna M. White (roseannamwhite.com) is a bestselling, Christy Award-winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she's homeschooling, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books. . .to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

My Review:

Ms. White is one of my favorite authors as she always has intriguing plots and complex characters, and this book met my every expectation. Gemma has some very deep pain and unforgiveness towards Graham that she could not, would not let go of. The journey to healing and forgiveness was beautiful and powerful for not only Gemma but for Graham as well.

The kidnapping of a boy is the reason that brings the Imposters investigative team together; who wouldn’t want a child to be safely reunited with his parents? The case was exciting as the Imposters try to locate Sidney and complications arise. The hidden passages and dilapidated factory were perfect settings and lent an air of suspense and foreboding, making me unable to put down the book. There was no question that sleep would be missed in order to finish it.

I heartily recommend reading this book for its mystery, inspirational message, the Imposters team, and the reconciliation of several relationships. I haven’t read the first book in the series, but I wish I had. Not because of this story, which can certainly be read as a standalone, but I am extremely curious to learn the backstory of the members of the Imposters.

I received an advanced copy of the book from the publisher through Austenprose and NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.