A Name Unknown (Shadows Over England)
Edwardian Romance and History Gains a Twist of Suspense
Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of former urchins that helped her survive as a girl in the mean streets of London. Grown now, they concentrate on stealing high-value items and have learned how to blend into upper-class society. But when Rosemary must determine whether a certain wealthy gentleman is loyal to Britain or to Germany, she is in for the challenge of a lifetime. How does one steal a family's history, their very name?
Peter Holstein, given his family's German blood, writes his popular series of adventure novels under a pen name. With European politics boiling and his own neighbors suspicious of him, Peter debates whether it might be best to change his name for good. When Rosemary shows up at his door pretending to be a historian and offering to help him trace his family history, his question might be answered.
But as the two work together and Rosemary sees his gracious reaction to his neighbors' scornful attacks, she wonders if her assignment is going down the wrong path. Is it too late to help him prove that he's more than his name?
Rosemary Gresham has no family beyond the band of former urchins that helped her survive as a girl in the mean streets of London. Grown now, they concentrate on stealing high-value items and have learned how to blend into upper-class society. But when Rosemary must determine whether a certain wealthy gentleman is loyal to Britain or to Germany, she is in for the challenge of a lifetime. How does one steal a family's history, their very name?
Peter Holstein, given his family's German blood, writes his popular series of adventure novels under a pen name. With European politics boiling and his own neighbors suspicious of him, Peter debates whether it might be best to change his name for good. When Rosemary shows up at his door pretending to be a historian and offering to help him trace his family history, his question might be answered.
But as the two work together and Rosemary sees his gracious reaction to his neighbors' scornful attacks, she wonders if her assignment is going down the wrong path. Is it too late to help him prove that he's more than his name?
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[Audio book review]
What a delight!!
It was a wonderful blend of cheesy, romantic, funny, and interesting!
Peter is an absolute doll and Rosemary is hoot! Her tough character and blunt way with words are a perfect combination, are a perfect reflection of how she grew up.
I think the author did a fantastic job with the characters, though the plot did get tied into a neat little bow rather quickly. h
The narrator, Liz Pearce, was fantastic. Her accents and inflections really brought the characters to life. Excited to read the rest of the series!! :)
What a delight!!
It was a wonderful blend of cheesy, romantic, funny, and interesting!
Peter is an absolute doll and Rosemary is hoot! Her tough character and blunt way with words are a perfect combination, are a perfect reflection of how she grew up.
I think the author did a fantastic job with the characters, though the plot did get tied into a neat little bow rather quickly. h
The narrator, Liz Pearce, was fantastic. Her accents and inflections really brought the characters to life. Excited to read the rest of the series!! :)
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