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A Clever Disguise (Regency Royal Mystery Series #2)

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Kathleen Fuller created some endearing characters, a little mystery, and a sweet love story in her newest book, A Clever Disguise. If you are a fan of historical romances and you'd love an afternoon getaway, this book is for you.

Emily Dymoke believes she lives in the shadows of her beautiful sister, Diana. Outspoken, independent Emily has a hard time fitting into the societal rules of the London ton. Michael Balcarris, close friend of Emily's brother Colin, is secretly in love with her. He has been for years. However, his profession prevents him from developing long term relationships. He must live the life of an insufferable bore and cad to cover his true identity and work. When his mother decides to summer with Emily's family in the country, Michael joins them. Much to Emily's dismay, his presence both annoys and attracts her. When a handsome man named Charles Pembroke worms his way into Emily's affections, Michael must contain his jealousy and work to expose Pembroke for the fraud he is. Can true love find its way through disguises and secrecies?

Kathleen wrote a lovely story of romance, history, and added some intrigue to make a great little book. I highly recommend you toss this book in your overnight bag for your weekend getaway. It will be an easy, pleasurable read. You'll want to read more about the lives of Michael and Emily.

My first impulse upon beginning to read this book was that I revisiting The Scarlet Pimpernel. The story line was very similar except in this case, the man who pretended to be a good-for-nothing fop was not married to the woman he loved. And due to his disguise of his true self, she reviles him. Not much unique about the story but that is hardly surprising with the number of romance books that have been written. The incurable romantic will find this one to their satisfaction. if you're a person (you might read male here) who wants more their romance women in with lots of physical action (read fighting here) in your literature, you will find this less than satisfying because the bulk of the story involves the internal struggles of the couple to deal with their world and emotions.

Donald James Parker
Author of Reforming the Potter's Clay