Overview
A brilliant young innovator with a mysterious past and a boldly sharp-witted Lady uncover deadly secrets in #1 New York Times bestselling author Catherine Coulter’s thrilling, new Victorian-era romantic mystery filled with daring escapes, exciting twists, witty humor, and characters you won’t soon forget.
When Alex Ivanov was 12, someone tried to kill him. Now, 11 years later, they still want him dead.
England, 1842. Queen Victoria reigns, Buckingham Palace is overrun with rats, and the streets of London are filled with intrigue.
Alex Ivanov is a brilliant young innovator, designing cutting-edge train engines. But Alex has a secret—he isn’t really Alex Ivanov. As a boy, he was pulled from the Thames, presumed drowned, with no memory of who he was. Rescued and raised by the formidable Ryder Sherbrooke, Alex has built a new life, but his past is catching up with him.
Lady Camilla Rohman has problems of her own. Trapped by a scheming stepmother and a family determined to see her married off, she is as clever as she is desperate. When fate throws her into Alex’s path, their connection is undeniable.
But as their whirlwind romance turns into marriage, danger follows. On their honeymoon, a series of deadly attacks make one thing clear—someone wants Alex dead. As they race to uncover the truth, old enemies and long-buried secrets come to light, leading them to a shocking revelation that will change everything
Review
Well, Catherine Coulter has returned to her roots on this one, historical romance!
Alex Ivanov is a brilliant young innovator, designing cutting-edge train engines. But Alex has a secret—he isn’t really Alex Ivanov. As a boy, he was pulled from the Thames, presumed drowned, with no memory of who he was. Lady Camilla Rohman has problems of her own. And when fate throws her into Alex’s path, their connection is undeniable.
Historical romance used to be my jam growing up. It was a staple in my reading library and Catherine Coulter was at the very center. I don’t know if it is me or if it was the author but this book did not do it for me.
I found this story full of eye roll moments and way too much predictability. There were also many places that I felt the characters would not act that way in Queen Victoria’s time.
That being said, I did love the mystery surrounding Alex. This kept me reading because I had to discover the mystery surrounding his disappearance!
This is narrated by Anne Flosnik. Not sure if I have ever listened to her before. I will have to be on the look out for more of her work.
Now, will I continue to read this author…ABSOFREAKINGLUTELY! Catherine Coulter will always be one of my go to authors!
I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.
Purchase Here
reecaspieces 