From nineteenth-century London’s elegant
ballrooms to its darkest slums, a spirited young woman and a nobleman
investigating for the Crown unmask a plot by Napoleon to bleed England of its
gold.
Chance
led to Charlotte Raven’s transformation from chimney sweep to wealthy, educated
noblewoman, but she still walks a delicate tightrope between two worlds, unable
to turn her back on the ruthless crime lord who was once her childhood
protector.
When
Lord Edward Durnham is tapped to solve the mystery of England’s rapidly disappearing
gold, his search leads him to the stews of London, and Charlotte becomes his
intriguing guide to the city’s dark, forbidding underworld. But as her
involvement brings Charlotte to the attention of men who have no qualms about
who they hurt, and as Edward forges a grudging alliance with the dangerous
ghosts of Charlotte’s former life, she faces a choice: to continue living in
limbo, or to close the door on the past and risk her heart and her happiness on
an unpredictable future.
If you love historical novels with a
a touch of suspense and a hint of mystery, Michelle Deiner’s latest novel, The Emperor’s
Consiracy, is sure to please. The author has a knack for writing snappy, action
packed novels that are quick and easy to read – pure delight for those who love
to escape into a page turner.
In The Emperor’s Conspiracy, a young
woman named Charlotte Raven, who rose to great wealth from the dregs of England’s
impoverished slums, finds herself aiding English Lord Edward Durnham in
thwarting a plot by Napoleon to steal a great deal of England’s wealth. Because
of her connections to the underworld from which she was raised from, Charlotte
is able to lead Edward through a maze of cutthroats, murderers, and crime lords
to thwart the plot.
Set in 19th century
London, the story is full of colorful characters from all walks of life. The
tale sweeps us into luscious ball rooms and then plunges us into slimy back
streets. The heroine struggles to move away from her past, but her character never
forgets those who once aided her when she was most desperate. The author knows
how to write to make reading easy and pleasurable. This story was interesting
from start to finish. Definitely another winner for this terrific author.
Recommended for those who love historical fiction and who want a quick and intriguing
read.
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