Julia Golding
One More Chapter
24 October 2024
311
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Historical Fiction
ARC via NetGalley
Lord Elgin’s Greek marbles are the talk of London society, but behind the scenes a dark and dangerous threat is closing in, intent on taking back that which was plundered. Fresh from their success in exposing the murderous Hell Fire Club, actress Dora Fitz-Pennington and ex-army doctor Jacob Sandys, are employed by the earl to go undercover and root out the culprit.
Now, as their investigation brings them face to face with reckless bombers, silent assassins and yet another secretive society with an agenda for chaos, Dora and Jacob must rely on an unusual band of brothers to root out the traitors in their midst and protect the priceless artifacts. Because it is not just stone that hangs in the balance, but also flesh, blood, and the very heart of what it means to be British!
The Elgin Conspiracy was an okay read, but not, I thought, quite as engaging as the first book in the series. I think some of that was connected to the romantic aspects. In the first book it was fun to see the two getting to know each other, but in this book the depth of their relationship wasn't there for me. They were either having sex or Dora was getting annoyed with him. I'd hoped by the end of the book there would be some development in that respect, but nothing really resolved. The main plot started well, but I found the conclusion a bit of an abrupt turn at the last minute. That said, it was generally still entertaining and will appeal to fans of historical novels that combine romance with mystery. Given all the references to events in book one, I do recommend starting at the beginning of the series, though, before you pick up this one. I am giving this volume four stars.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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