A Beautiful Disguise + Giveaway

Left with an estate on the brink of bankruptcy after their father’s death, Lady Marigold Fairfax and her brother open a private investigation firm marketed to the elite . . . to spy on the elite. Dubbed The Imposters, Ltd., their anonymous group soon becomes the go-to for the crème of society when they want answers delivered surreptitiously. But the many secrets Marigold learns about her peers pale in comparison to her shock when she and her brother are hired to investigate her best friend’s father as a potential traitor.

Sir Merritt Livingstone has spent a decade serving the monarch in the most elite guard, but when pneumonia lands him behind a desk in the War Office Intelligence Division just as they’re creating a new secret intelligence branch, he’s intent on showing his worth. He suspects a man of leaking information to Germany as tensions mount between the two countries, but needs someone to help him prove it, so he turns to The Imposters, Ltd. No one knows who they are, but their results are beyond compare.

Lady Marigold is determined to discover the truth for her friend’s sake, and she’s more determined still to keep her heart from getting involved with this enigmatic new client . . . who can’t possibly be as noble as he seems.

My Review:

Honestly, I didn’t think that this author could top her ‘Shadows Over England’ series as my all time favourite, but after reading this first book in the ‘Imposters’ series, I might have to rethink that. And for a lot of reasons that I can’t say in a review without posting spoilers so excuse me if I turn all enthusiastically vague!

Love the found family vibe going on here. Marigold and her brother have the support of some very interesting allies and they have been instrumental in molding her into a unique, multi-talented woman. And what exactly are those talents, you ask? Well, you’ll just have to read the book to discover Marigold’s quirks for yourself. She’s an uncommon heroine with an exceptional story and I loved the way the author reveals her novel background and unrivalled flair for…well so many things. (Insert an image of me Cheshire grin happy dancing here.)

And Merritt…imagine swoons between every couple of words and you’ll get an insight into my state of mind. I do so love a hero in full protective mode. One dedicated to King and country and unwilling to be sidelined by a pesky health problem. I especially love a hero who recognizes the genius within his heroine while the rest of the world complacently overlooks her. And the more Merritt finds out about Marigold’s ummmm….novel traits…the more intrigued he becomes.

Of course there’s subterfuge and spying. Mystery with a hint of danger. An incredible cast of secondary characters who add light and laughter and sage wisdom. Not to mention complicated relationships with the promise of more to come in the next book in the series. All brilliantly executed with plot twists and delightfully building tension until the resounding stand-up-and-cheer conclusion.

I was happily bibliophile comatose by the time I reached the end. Replete on captivating storytelling paired with the expert narration delivered by Susan Lyons (yay audiobooks!) Cannot wait until the second book, A Noble Scheme, comes out in March 2024.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

ebook available to anyone, anywhere who has a .com (US) Kindle account

US — paperback or ebook — winner’s choice

Canada — paperback or ebook (via a gift card to Canadian Amazon) or audible (.ca)

If you would like a chance to win a copy of A Beautiful Disguise, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 18, 2023

39 thoughts on “A Beautiful Disguise + Giveaway”

  3. “A Beautiful Disguise” has been on my TBR list for some time. The beautiful cover drew me in and the author told me this was going to be a grand book, but it was the storyline that had me placing this amazing book on the list. Your review just knocks my desire up to the outer limits of anticipation to being able to fulfill that great desire to read this book.

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy and possibly quench my great want (and need) to read it!
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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  13. Yay for my library! I read this one and loved it and have the next in the series already on hold! I’ve been doing some catch-up on other Roseanna White books and Loved the Shadows over England and Code breaker series. She is one of my very favorites.

    Loved your review! Sandyavery at comcast dot net

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    1. Thanks, Sandy. Hooray for your library stocking up on Roseanna M. White books. And neat that you can place holds on books that aren’t out yet. So, are you in the giveaway for your own copy of this book or just stopping by for a biblio chat? 🙂

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  14. Oh, the Shadows Over England series was fantastic, so your review was very high praise, indeed! She is consistently fresh with her stories, and I love all the historical research. Thanks!

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  15. Hi Kav, I hope your day is going well! Oh my! I do love Roseanna White’s books. She is such a gifted writer. Thank you for offering A Beautiful Disguise.
    Blessings,
    Kay
    may_dayzee AT yahoo DOT com

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  17. This is the book I’m currently reading. I haven’t gotten very far but am enjoying it very much. My daughter and I are big fans of Roseanna M. White’s books. No need to enter me in the giveaway since I alread have a copy.

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