Friday, October 20, 2017

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: A Dangerous Engagement by Melanie Dickerson

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading.

Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring A Dangerous Engagement (The Regency Spies of London #3) by Melanie Dickerson.


Book Beginning

Spring 1815, London, England

Felicity took the young gentleman's arm as they moved away from the dance floor. He was quite handsome, with brown hair and a gentle manner.

Friday 56

Felicity watched them leave, then clutched at her throat, leaning forward. "What have I done, what have I done?" she mumbled, rocking forward and back.

About the Book

Just as merchant’s daughter Felicity Mayson is spurned once again because of her meager dowry, she receives an unexpected invitation to Lady Blackstone’s country home. Being introduced to the wealthy Oliver Ratley is an admitted delight, as is his rather heedless yet inviting proposal of marriage. Only when another of Lady Blackstone’s handsome guests catches Felicity’s attention does she realize that nothing is what it seems at Doverton Hall.

Government agent Philip McDowell is infiltrating a group of cutthroat revolutionaries led by none other than Lady Blackstone and Ratley. Their devious plot is to overthrow the monarchy, and their unwitting pawn is Felicity. Now Philip needs Felicity’s help in discovering the rebels’ secrets—by asking her to maintain cover as Ratley’s innocent bride-to-be.

Philip is duty bound. Felicity is game. Together they’re risking their lives—and gambling their hearts—to undo a traitorous conspiracy before their dangerous masquerade is exposed.

What have you been reading lately? Leave a comment below and let me know.

16 comments:

  1. I think it's interesting that the script has been flipped, and the revolutionaries seem to be the ones who take on the antagonist role. I think I would enjoy this one. Thanks for mentioning it. I'm definitely adding it to my goodreads TBR.

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    1. I always really enjoy Melanie Dickerson's books. Thanks for coming by! :)

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  2. Not really my thing, but I hope you are enjoying it.
    sherry @ fundinmental Friday Memes

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  3. What did she do! LOL That's some cover. It's lovely and has a sense of foreboding too.

    My Friday 56 from Cinema Of Shadows

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  4. Sounds intense! I don't read many historic novels, but this one does pique my curiosity. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's mine: “ODD CHILD OUT”

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  5. I love Jane Austen novels so I really should try some of the offering about the Regency period. My quotes are from Turtles All the Way Down

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    1. I love reading books set in the Regency era. Thanks for visiting! :)

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    1. She's one of my favorite authors. Thanks for coming by! Happy weekend! :)

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  7. I really like that the characters aren't members of the aristocracy. It's a nice change from the norm. This sounds really good and is an author I haven't read before.

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    1. It is a nice change! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! :)

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  8. I've always enjoyed this time period. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. It's one of my favorite time periods. Thanks for visiting! Have a great week! :)

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