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When Sir Archibald Latham of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel, Madam India Black is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian and British agents who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried. Blackmailed into recovering the missing documents, India finds herself dodging Russian agents, seducing spies and embarking on midnight sleigh rides.
My thoughts:
Now this was a different kind of heroine. India is a former whore who is now the proud owner of her own brothel, you go girl. She can now rest her feet and have a glass of whisky while she tries to keep her girls in line.
But more than that is happening as this is a mystery/spy novel. India gets blackmailed to help her country. And a former whore does have her charm and that is why they want her. But India was cool, and continued to help everyone through the book. Because this woman does not give up. Which is of course why there are more books about her helping the government ;)
To her help she has a street rat (I am just gonna call him that) that comes in handy. And the mysterious spy Mr French. I can't wait to get to know him more for here it felt like we just brushed the surface.
Mystery, danger, spy-game, a touch of humour and a resourceful woman is what you get in this book. And that is takes place in the late 1800s is truly the best part. It make it a bit more exciting, and harder for them too.
Conclusion:
A fun book, and I can't wait to see what India comes up with next.
Cover
nice
Paperback, 320 pages
Expected publication: April 17th 2014 by Titan Books (first published November 23rd 2010)
Madam of Espionage Mysteries #1
Historical Fiction / mystery
for review
Been eyeballing this.
ReplyDeleteI thought so ;)
DeleteWould like to read this. Sounds so good.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can find it one day
Deleteoh India sounds like a strong character I would love!
ReplyDeleteShe was really cool
DeleteOh I know this one! But haven't got the chance to read even the first of the series yet (again, the woe!)
ReplyDelete~Mogsy
Woe us all
DeleteI want this one. Everything you said about it--exactly the kinds of things I like in my books. THANKS.
ReplyDeleteI love historical mysteries. Have you tried Lady Emily? That's one of my fave series
ReplyDeleteHm no...must google!
DeleteThis sounds like a fun book. I wantz!
ReplyDeleteIt as fun :)
DeleteThis sounds super fun - I love when you have unlikely heroes and heroines showing their strength. Awesome review!
ReplyDeleteUnlikely she was, and I loved that she was not the best but she got the job done
DeleteI like heroines like that. I think I should check this one out! Merci. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will
DeleteI like India, especially in this one as she still new to me. I just got the latest in the series the other day, but haven't gotten around to starting it yet.
ReplyDeleteCool :D In just read book 2 and liked that even more
DeleteI have read the first 2 now too :D
ReplyDeleteHihi, it was different
ReplyDeleteI like historical spy books. I do think I'm going to add this one to my huge wishlist!!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun. I'll look for it.
ReplyDelete'You go girl' is exactly right! I think I would like this very much, considering the heroine and the mystery. Very refreshing.
ReplyDeleteIt sure was different and I liked that
DeleteI like India already! This sounds like something I would really enjoy, thanks for the recommendation:)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome
DeleteShe sounds like a resourceful main character I would enjoy
ReplyDeleteI think you'd like her
DeleteI love India. Actually, I'm reading India Black and the Gentleman Thief. :-)
ReplyDeleteI want to read that one too!
DeleteThis sounds quite good, you have had some awesome books this week,
ReplyDeleteI have been lucky
DeleteI've heard a lot about this series, so I'm glad to see you enjoyed it. I definitely need to pick this up soon! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope that you will
Delete*waves*
ReplyDelete4 day weekend!
DeleteI love the sound of this one and I like the cover. :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks good
Deleteoh that's nice! I love the idea. And a spy book? Been so long since I haven't read one!
ReplyDeleteYay for spies
DeleteI've heard good things about this series!
ReplyDeletePick it up ;)
DeleteI liked this one well enough; the second one though broke the charm. So just you know.
ReplyDeleteYou know we never like the same stuff...brace yourself...I liked 2 more ;)
DeleteNow that sounds really different. I've never heard of this series.
ReplyDeleteAnd now you have :D
DeleteThis sounds so good!! I just found it on amazon US, and the US has a different cover.
ReplyDeleteThey usually have that :)
DeleteI enjoyed this one, Linda, although not enough to continue reading this series. I see they changed the cover as well. Both are beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI liked book 2 more ;)
DeleteHmm might need to try this one. Love the cover!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice :)
DeleteThis was so much fun! I can't believe I still haven't read the second book.
ReplyDeleteYou have time :) or not ;)
DeleteAnother series I need to read...
ReplyDelete;)
DeleteThis sounds fun! Definitely adding to my to read!
ReplyDeleteNice review, I think this is already on my wishlist.
ReplyDeleteYay, I think you would like it
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