Thursday, March 4, 2021

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: The Prince of Spies (Hope and Glory #3) by Elizabeth Camden

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 The Prince of Spies (Hope and Glory #3) by Elizabeth Camden. It's another fascinating historical romance from Camden. It was so interesting reading about the Poison Squad. I'd never heard of them before, but I'm so thankful for all they did in making our food safer.

About the Book
Luke Delacroix has the reputation of a charming man-about-town in Gilded Age Washington, DC. In reality, he is secretly carrying out an ambitious agenda in Congress. His current mission is to thwart the reelection of Congressman Clyde Magruder, his only real enemy in the world.

But trouble begins when Luke meets Marianne Magruder, the congressman's only daughter, whose job as a government photographer gives her unprecedented access to sites throughout the city. Luke is captivated by Marianne's quick wit and alluring charm, leading them both into a dangerous gamble to reconcile their feelings for each other with Luke's driving passion for vital reforms in Congress.

Can their newfound love survive a political firestorm, or will three generations of family rivalry drive them apart forever?

Book Beginnings
January 1902
Marianne ventured farther onto the frozen river despite people warning her against it. "Don't do it, ma'am!" someone shouted. "You're going to fall through the ice!"

Friday 56
By evening Luke was feeling better. Everyone on the Poison Squad was given a reprieve from chemically treated food for the rest of the week. The last vestige of the headache was a painful reminder of what polluted food could do to a man, and it strengthened his resolve to push for government regulation of these chemicals.

What have you been reading lately?

14 comments:

  1. Elizabeth Camden is another author on my list too read more. Here's my BB https://moretoodiscover.blogspot.com/2021/03/book-spotlight-fridays-purple-nightgown.html

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    1. I still need to read some of her early books. Thanks for visiting, Sarita! Have a great weekend! :)

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  2. Falling through the ice on the first page? Wow. That starts off with a bang. My books this week is APPLE

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    1. It does! I was hooked! Thanks for stopping by, Anne! Have a great weekend! :)

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  3. I love the look of this one, and the excerpts piqued my interest. Thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “UNFAITHFUL”

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    1. It's really good! Thanks for coming by! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  4. I'm not familiar with the Poison Squad either, and now want to know more.

    That opening is sure an attention-grabber. The Prince of Spies sounds like something I would enjoy. Romance, a bit of suspense, and historical. I will have to look for it. Thank you for sharing!

    Have a great weekend, Ashley!

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    1. It's the perfect combination of those three! Thanks for the visit! Hope you have a great weekend too! :)

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  5. I'm curious to learn more about this Poison Squad! Happy weekend!

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    1. It was so interesting to read about. Thanks for the visit, Freda! Happy weekend to you too! :)

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  6. I want to learn more about the Poison Squad too. Thanks for sharing!

    Lauren @ Always Me

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    1. I can't believe I'd never heard of it. It's so interesting. Thanks for visiting! Hope you have a great weekend! :)

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  7. This sounds like a book I need in my life!

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    1. It's so good! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend! :)

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