booktrovert420's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book! can't wait to read the second one
wendylalala's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. Passionate, suspenseful and unique--this whole series is now on my must read list!
abkeuser's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting set-up, a fun read. I'll definitely try another of Erica's books.
agirlreadsbooks's review
5.0
I really liked the basic idea of the book not basing is characters on the ton and higher class. I really liked the Kate - who doesn't love Strong female! I liked Daniel but sometimes he was a little "woe is me" but overall liked him. i think it was a good story and REALLY loved the edgy dark vibe! living Erica Monroe and looking forward to reading more!!!
dianed's review
4.0
Erica Monroe is such a fun and happy person when you meet her. It's hard to imagine such a dark book coming from her. Unlike other Historical Romances taking place in ballrooms and Hyde Park.
If that is the kind of story you are looking for this isn't the book for you.
This story takes place in the underworld of London. It is in the seedier side of town, St Giles, Seven Dials, the Rookeries - all the places where danger is as common as sunshine. The streets are filled with whorehouses and gin mills. As Ms Monroe has written it you can almost smell the stink of the streets.
This book is filled with thieves, pick pockets, murderers and body snatchers/ resurrectionists. In the midst of all this darkness Kate Morgan and Daniel O'Reilly try to overcome their past. She was the daughter of a merchant and he worked for her father. They were betrothed until he was accused of murdering a fellow employee. He escaped and it has been 3 years since they have seem each other. Kate's father died soon afterwards leaving her penniless and on the streets where she supports herself as a fence for stolen goods.
When Daniel returns to clear his name and find the love of his life, Kate must choose between her former love or her belief in her father's innocence. In the 3 years since he has been gone, Daniel has overcome his addition to gin.
This is a long, hard book to read but if you can make it through it is well worth the time.
If that is the kind of story you are looking for this isn't the book for you.
This story takes place in the underworld of London. It is in the seedier side of town, St Giles, Seven Dials, the Rookeries - all the places where danger is as common as sunshine. The streets are filled with whorehouses and gin mills. As Ms Monroe has written it you can almost smell the stink of the streets.
This book is filled with thieves, pick pockets, murderers and body snatchers/ resurrectionists. In the midst of all this darkness Kate Morgan and Daniel O'Reilly try to overcome their past. She was the daughter of a merchant and he worked for her father. They were betrothed until he was accused of murdering a fellow employee. He escaped and it has been 3 years since they have seem each other. Kate's father died soon afterwards leaving her penniless and on the streets where she supports herself as a fence for stolen goods.
When Daniel returns to clear his name and find the love of his life, Kate must choose between her former love or her belief in her father's innocence. In the 3 years since he has been gone, Daniel has overcome his addition to gin.
This is a long, hard book to read but if you can make it through it is well worth the time.
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