Historical Romance Book Review: An Honorable Deception

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About the Book

Title: An Honorable Deception 

Series: The Imposters, Book 3 

Authors: Roseanna M. White 

Genre: Historical Romance 

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers  

Release Date: November 19, 2024 

Click here to purchase a copy of this novel. 

Publisher's Book Description

“In the trying art of balancing investigations and love, a detective must determine his priorities when faced with dangerous circumstances that could threaten everything he holds dear.  
 
As the leader of the Imposters, an elite private investigative firm, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon something much more dangerous. 

 

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects her longtime friends hold more secrets than they're willing to admit, and when she stumbles upon the truth that they're the esteemed Imposters, she recruits herself into the firm. While she is happy for the distraction of an investigation, Lavinia's own family secrets continue to haunt her. And the one thing bringing laughter back into her life--her friendship with Yates--lands her squarely on the disagreeable side of her best friend: his sister. 

 

Tormented by a past she doesn't dare voice aloud, Lady Alethia does what she can to help her handsome host, her new friends, and the investigators. But as clues lead them deeper into the dark side of society, Alethia, Yates, and Lavinia learn anew that the gentry isn't always noble . . . even as they fight to hold fast to their own honor.”  


My Review

An Honorable Deception, by Roseanna M. White, is the third book in The Imposters series. With a stunning talent for pacing and detail, Ms. White has written a novel that flows beautifully and captivates with meaning and depth. Through varied settings, complex characters, and a riveting storyline, this book is truly special. Themes of forgiveness, family, perseverance, courage, justice, and faith provide significant meaning to a story that is altogether inspiring and moving. 

 

Set in England just prior to WWI, the story unfolds with the characters attempting to solve a dangerous mystery that threatens the lives of many innocent women. As they endeavor to help those in danger, the characters find they must also rethink their assumptions and their goals for their futures. As they seek to live lives of purpose, they confront insecurities and grapple with important choices. Page after page, when the characters engage in meaningful moments and respond to surprising twists, the novel becomes especially remarkable, relevant, and touching. 

 

This historical fiction novel is certainly creative, memorable, and intriguing. A compelling combination of history, peril, mystery, and romance make this book thought-provoking, and wholly enjoyable. An Honorable Deception is genuinely engaging and a pleasure to read. It is an impressive conclusion to a fantastic series, and I eagerly recommend it. 

 

*I was given a copy of this book by the publisher/author and NetGalley. A review was not required. The review I have written is voluntary and contains opinions that are entirely my own. 

 

About the Author: Roseanna M. White

“Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.” --Biography from Roseanna M. White’s website.

Click here to visit Roseanna M. White's website.

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