The Debutante's Code

By Erica Vetsch

Book Overview

Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series

Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Elin Thorndike is ready to debut in London society. Due to her years away, she hasn't spent much time with her parents, and sees them only as the flighty, dilettante couple the other nobles love. But when they're lost at sea, she discovers she never really knew them at all. They've been living double lives as government spies--and they're only the latest in a long history of espionage that is the family's legacy.

Now Lady Elin is determined to continue their work. Mentored by her uncle, she plunges into the dangerous world of spy craft. From the glittering ballrooms of London to the fox hunts, regattas, and soirees of country high society, she must chase down hidden clues, solve the mysterious code her parents left behind, and stay out of danger. All the while, she has to keep her endeavors a secret from her best friend and her suitors--not to mention the nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner, who suspects her of a daring theft.

Can Lady Elin outwit her enemies and complete her parents' last mission--the one that got them killed? Or will her fate be the same?

Best-selling author Erica Vetsch is back with a rollicking, exciting new series destined to be a hit with Regency readers who enjoy a touch of mystery in their love stories. Fans of Julie Klassen, Sarah Ladd, and Anne Perry will love the wit, action, and romance.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825447135
• ISBN13: 9780825447136
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Kregel Publications
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Delightful Regency mystery/romance

Oh, such fun! Erica Vetsch always pens delightful Regency romance with a generous dash of intrigue and mystery and she’s kick-started this new series splendidly. Daniel and Juliette make excellent partners in solving crime between his law enforcement training through Bow Street and her knack at code breaking. Of course, there are plenty of plot twists to keep the readers on our toes and lovely Regency banter with slow burning romance to keep our fans fluttering. It looks like the series will continue to follow Daniel and Juliette as they embark on crime-solving adventures (and hopefully romantic ones too!). Integration of characters from Serendipity & Secrets series was unexpected and so enjoyable. If you enjoy Regency romance, you will absolutely love this book. I received the book from the publisher via Interviews & Reviews and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.