The Debutante’s Code by Erica Vetsch

The Debutante’s Code kicks off a Regency mystery series with a captivating story filled with twists and turns.

Book Blurb

Jane Austen meets Sherlock Holmes in this new Regency mystery series

Newly returned from finishing school, Lady Juliette 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 disappear, 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 Juliette 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 nosy, irritatingly handsome Bow Street runner Daniel Swann, who suspects her of a daring theft.

Can Lady Juliette outwit her enemies and complete her parents’ last mission? Or will it lead her to a terrible end?

My Thoughts

I had trouble putting this book down. I already loved Erica Vetsch’s Regency novels, but The Debutante’s Code is in a league all its own. With an engaging mystery that pulls you in from the beginning, this novel kept me turning pages as Juliette tries to navigate London society while hiding her secret.

Daniel Swann is an excellent character that not only provides conflict for Juliette but almost stole the show himself. I loved his mysterious backstory. As Vetsch revealed bits and pieces, I became even more enthralled. I loved seeing him work to solve the mystery and piece everything together.

The surprise ending was a definite plus, and I admire how Vetsch wrapped everything up. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series.

Overall, The Debutante’s Code is a must read for fans of Regency romance and mysteries.

(Note: I received a complimentary copy for review. All opinions expressed are my own.)

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 is the author of many novellas and novels, including the popular Serendipity & Secrets Regency series and the new Thorndike & Swann Regency Mystery series

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.

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).

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