The Spy's Kiss (Zebra Historical Romance) [Mass Market Paperback]

Nita Abrams (Author)

Book Description

Series: Zebra Historical Romance | Publication Date: March 1, 2005

- This is the fourth in a series by this talented newcomer. Fans of Dorothy Dunnett, Patrick O'Brian and great historical fiction and romance will love this.

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*Starred Review* Serena Allen was used to scientists coming to Boulton Park to examine her family's famous butterfly collection, but Julien Clermont was nothing like those other "butterfly men." At first Serena suspects the all-too-charming Julien of being a suitor in disguise, especially since Serena's aunt seems bent on promoting a match between the two. Then diplomatic documents belonging to her uncle go missing, and Serena discovers she isn't the only one with doubts about Julien's real intentions. Although Julien does have his reasons for being at Boulton Park, he isn't completely convinced that he can share them with the delightfully sharp-tongued and sharp-minded Serena until he is forced to choose between love and settling an old family score. A refreshingly resourceful heroine and a wickedly refined hero spar with deliciously entertaining results in the fourth of Abrams' loosely connected series of espionage-laced romances set in Regency Europe. With its expertly nuanced characters, beautifully developed sexual tension, and witty and graceful prose, The Spy's Kiss is nothing short of brilliant. John Charles
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Review

"An irresistible blend of history and adventurous intrigue... the author elegantly balances her espionage-steeped plot with a refreshingly subtle, exquisitely romantic love story."

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Zebra (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821778536
• ISBN-13: 978-0821778531
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,795,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!, March 13, 2005

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This review is from: The Spy's Kiss (Zebra Historical Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

Abrams writes an exquite, deftly written tale of love,espionage and betrayal in Regency England. Though this is the fourth installment of her Regency set courier series and some old and familiar faces present along with the introduction of the main protagonists--Serena Allen and Julien Clermont--this is very much a stand-alone book. A scandal forced Serena to bury herself in the country on her family's estate, her uncle, the Earl of Bassington an important member of Whitehall and England's link to the unsteady European nations as England and Europe await the steady decay of Napoleon's empire. Under the pretense of being a butterfly scholar, Julien Clermont insinuates himself into the Bassington household, befriending the earl's young son, Simon, and bewitching Serena. But Julien's intentions quickly spiral out of his control not only in reference to his growing feelings for Serena, but in the fact that his original searchings for clues to his heritage unwittingly place him in the path of the dangerous thefts of important government papers, making Clermont a suspect in the treason. The twists and turns of the plot are deftly woven in with simple, yet realistic historical detail and an exquisitely scorching romance between Serena and Julien that keeps the pages turning. The pacing is slow, but the action builds upon itself as the chapters go, forcing one to remain interested in the procedings and also curious about not only the mystery of Julien's parentage,but Serena's own mysterious past as well as the looming mystery of the missing letters. Abrams isn't your typical Regency Spy Historical Romance author, and I heartily recommend the first three installments in this series.