The Gentleman Spy by Erica Vetsch

The Gentleman Spy, Erica Vetsch’s second book in her Serendipity & Secrets series, is one of those books you don’t want to put down. Much like the first book, The Lost Lieutenant, it grabs you from the beginning and keeps you in its grip until the satisfying conclusion.

About the Book

He only wanted a duchess for a day–but she’s determined to make it a marriage for life

When his father and older brother suddenly pass away, the new Duke of Haverly is saddled with a title he never expected to bear. To thwart the plans of his scheming family, the duke impulsively marries a wallflower. After all, she’s meek and mild; it should be easy to sequester her in the country and get on with his life–as a secret agent for the Crown.

But his bride has other ideas. She’s determined to take her place not only as his duchess but as his wife. As a duchess, she can use her position to help the lowest of society–the women forced into prostitution because they have no skills or hope. Her endeavors are not met favorably in society, nor by her husband who wishes she’d remain in the background as he ordered.

Can the duke succeed in relegating her to the sidelines of his life? When his secrets are threatened with exposure, will his new wife be an asset or a liability?

My Thoughts

The chemistry between Marcus and Charlotte presents itself from the beginning. Vetsch does a great job of developing them and their relationship. I love the banter between them and how much they enjoy it.

For me, Charlotte and Marcus were both relatable characters. Though, to be honest, what made her the most relatable to me was her love of books. And I could definitely understand why Marcus would want to his life to continue as it had been instead of being open to change. And Vetsch does a great job of helping the reader understand why Charlotte would enter into a marriage of convenience. We can also understand Charlotte’s concerns about her marriage based on her father.

I also liked that this book continued the subplot of the assassination attempt against the Prince Regent. While you can understand the book without reading The Lost Lieutenant, you’ll understand Marcus’s search better if you read The Lost Lieutenant first. Plus, it’s so much fun to see Evan and Diana again.

(Check out my review for The Lost Lieutenant.)

From beginning to end, The Gentleman Spy is engaging, gripping, and enjoyable. This is a must read for any fan of Regency romance and the marriage of convenience trope.

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About the Author

Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling and ACFW Carol Award–winning author. She is a transplanted Kansan now living in Minnesota with her husband, who she claims is both her total opposite and soul mate.  

Vetsch loves Jesus, history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New Zealand All Blacks.

A self-described history geek, she has been planning her first research trip to England.

Learn more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com. She can also be found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor), Instagram (@EricaVetsch) and Pinterest (Erica Vetsch).

Giveaway!

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– A copy of Erica Vetsch’s The Lost Lieutenant and The Gentleman Spy
– A library card tote bag
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– A book mug
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(Note: I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.)