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A review by kat2112
Checkmate, My Lord by Tracey Devlyn
3.0
ARC received from NetGalley.
3.5 stars
Checkmate, My Lord is the second book in the series. I have not read the first book, but I did not find this title difficult to follow - I feel it may be read well as a standalone story.
Set in the Regency era, this story places the widow Catherine Ashcroft in a somewhat desperate position. She wants answers about the death of her husband, and only the Earl of Somerton can help. The Earl, Sebastian, clearly knows more than he's willing to let on, keeping silent for the sake of Catherine's safety and that of her daughter. An elegant historical romance here blends with intrigue and danger in the backdrop of political tensions between England and France.
I don't get to read as many Regency novels as I'd like, and I found Checkmate, My Lord to be engaging and well-written. I would consider going back in the series to catch up.
3.5 stars
Checkmate, My Lord is the second book in the series. I have not read the first book, but I did not find this title difficult to follow - I feel it may be read well as a standalone story.
Set in the Regency era, this story places the widow Catherine Ashcroft in a somewhat desperate position. She wants answers about the death of her husband, and only the Earl of Somerton can help. The Earl, Sebastian, clearly knows more than he's willing to let on, keeping silent for the sake of Catherine's safety and that of her daughter. An elegant historical romance here blends with intrigue and danger in the backdrop of political tensions between England and France.
I don't get to read as many Regency novels as I'd like, and I found Checkmate, My Lord to be engaging and well-written. I would consider going back in the series to catch up.