Thursday, May 29, 2008

The Spy (The Liar's Club, Book Three): Celeste Bradley

"Rule #3: Never Surrender Your Will

"By day he is a gentleman with a notorious fondness for games of seduction. By night he is one of the most skilled saboteurs in the Liar's Club--a secret group of renegades dedicated to serving the Crown. And while he willingly risks his life for the good of England, he vows never to put his heart in harm's way...

"James Cunnington has a pressing mission at hand: He must find the daughter of a missing code breaker for the Liar's Club, a man suspected of turning traitor for Napoleon. Time is of the utmost concern. While it is evident that his ward's new tutor has something to hide, James is unaware that the woman he seeks now resides under his very roof...

"Desperate and near destitute, Phillipa Atwater must don gentlemen's clothing to pass herself off as a scholarly young tutor. Her clever--if itchy--disguise allows her time to pursue her quest to find her father, ruthlessly abducted by French spies. Closely guarding the cryptic notebook he entrusted to her care, she senses danger all around her--even in the home of her roguishly handsome new employer, James Cunnington. Now Phillipa is about to discover that desire can be as lethal as a well-aimed bullet..."

This was yet another book that I finished in about 24 hours! It was fantastic! James is another of my favorite characters that Bradley has created--next to Simon of course--and that says a lot. (Of course, it's really difficult NOT to love the men of the Liar's Club and the Royal Four!!!) The situations--however slightly unbelievable at first--were turned into entirely believable predicaments. Lavina was once again brought back, and with a vengeance! There's an ENTIRELY unexpected plot twist that will be sure to have the readers on the edge of their seats! I cannot wait to read the next instalment! Celeste Bradley remains my FAVORITE author of all time!

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