The Care and Feeding of Rogues by Lauren Smith -a Review
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Description:
Who could resist a wager from London’s most popular detective, Sherlock Holmes? Certainly not his scientist neighbor, Elise Hamblin.
Review:
With Lauren Smith you can rely you’ll get a great story, and I did.
Elise is a curious and very intelligent young woman, with a quick wit and curious nature. She’s a naturalist, but she’s also rather naive.
Prospero is a down on his fortune Earl. Back to claim his birthright (and a rather large amount of debt, courtesy of his father!). Needing a cash injection to set him on his way, we see Prospero accept a rather strange but intriguing ad. He’s to be followed/studied and observed doing his daily routine. A little strange granted, but the money will definitely come in handy. And the young lady is easy on the eye 😉
There is a spark of interest almost straight away, but both are going to ignore it (Elise isn’t going to give up her independence and Prospero is single minded in his pursuit of wealth to bring to his title!). I loved the side characters, and I’m hoping they get a book at some point in this new series.
But there is also danger, and it could put Elise if not both of them in mortal danger! Will Prospero’s unconventional education abroad help them in their hour of need?
And the additional lure of Sherlock Holmes? Well I loved reading/watching anything about this infamous character.
This was a book that mixes fact with fiction. It tries to show us the ways of how women were treated and looked upon in this era! They weren’t suppose to have minds/opinions or even a voice!
A highly recommended read, it’s a fun read, with fast pacing and enough spice to keep you reading. And the danger just adds to this amazing story.
Reviewed by Julie
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