The Daughters of Hampshire: A Lady in Disguise : A Novel (Series #3) (Paperback)
The Daughters of Hampshire: A Lady in Disguise : A Novel (Series #3) (Paperback)
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Sandra Byrd

The Daughters of Hampshire: A Lady in Disguise : A Novel (Series #3) (Paperback)

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In this intriguing novel of romance, mystery, and clever disguise set in Victorian England, a young woman investigates the murder of her own father.

After the mysterious death of her father, Miss Gillian Young takes a new job as the principal costume designer at the renowned Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. But while she remembers her father as a kind, well-respected man of the Police Force, clues she uncovers indicate he’d been living a double life: a haunting photograph of a young woman; train stubs for secret trips just before his death; and a receipt for a large sum of money. Are these items evidence of her father’s guilty secrets? His longtime police partner thinks so.

Then Gillian meets the dashing Viscount Thomas Lockwood. Their attraction is instant and inescapable. As their romantic involvement grows, Gillian begins to suspect even Lockwood’s motives. Does Lord Lockwood truly love her? Or is his interest a front for the desire to own her newly inherited property? And what should she make of her friend’s suggestion that Lockwood or men like him were involved in the murder of her father?

Soon Gillian is convinced that her father has left evidence somewhere that can prove his innocence and reveal the guilty party. But someone wants to stop her from discovering it. The closer she comes to uncovering it, the more menacing her opposition grows. With her life on the line, Gillian takes on an ingenious disguise and takes on the role of a lifetime to reveal the true killer—before it’s too late both for her and for those that she loves.
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Mar 21, 2017
Lucy
5 out of 5 stars review

Superb

This is my first read by Sandra Byrd, but definitely won't be my last. I was so impressed with her attention to detail and the research into Victorian England. Elegantly written, It is full of suspense with a sprinkling of romance while also dealing with the trafficking of young girls. I love what a strong leading lady Gillian is and how she doesn't let anything stop her from trying to prove her fathers innocence. The inspiration element is subtle, but makes an impact. The surprise at the ending gave me goosebumps, shhh, I can't give it away. This needs to be on your must read list. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

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Mar 21, 2017
kriswrite
5 out of 5 stars review

A Must Read!

Sandra Byrd has done it again, writing a Gothic novel that's tough to put down. Even so, I put off reading the last chapter because I didn't want this book to end. Well written, well paced, intriguing story, and just the right amount of real history mixed in. I can't recommend it enough!

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Mar 21, 2017
Fitzysmom
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Review from Rambles of a SAHM

A Lady In Disguise is the third and final book in the Daughters of Hampshire series. Of the three books included in the series it is by far my favorite. If you've not read the first two books, never fear, each are stand alone titles so you can read them in any order. After reading the series I am convinced that Sandra Byrd will be a name synonymous with Gothic romance in the future. She has taken all of the elements from our beloved old school Gothics and brought them forward with a few updated twists. While most of the action takes place in London there is still a run down estate that lurks in the background. The heroine's parents are gone and her father's death has a mystery surrounding it. There are characters that should be trustworthy but they aren't. There are those that are trusted but shouldn't be. And there are certainly those that waffle back and forth between trustworthiness and sinister motives. The tension of figuring out the truth is delicious! A Lady In Disguise is a wonderfully entertaining tale but it also has a great bit of depth. Mixed among the mystery and intrigue is the very real truth of the ill treatment of women and children. Sandra Byrd gives us a glimpse into the hidden-in-plain-sight world of the poor, child labor, and prostitution. My favorite overriding element of the book was the fact that while we as ordinary people can't help the masses we can reach out and make a difference in the life of an individual. Think of the impact if we would each reach out to just one other individual and lift their burden. The domino effect would be massive. I look forward to reading the next series of Gothics from Sandra Byrd. I would recommend this book and the entire series to those that enjoy mystery and intrigue mixed with a bit of historical romance. If you have a book club this would be a wonderful choice. Lots of different discussion possibilities are included in the stories. I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.

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