Run, don't walk to your nearest bookstore or computer to get this installment in the Shadows Over England series! I was so excited for the opportunity to read this book, which features big "brother" Barclay Pearce, now on the straight and narrow. (Please note: you can enjoy this book as a standalone, but I promise you will love it much more if you read the other two -A Name Unknown, A Song Unheard- first.)
Barclay has long been driven by the need to protect his loved ones. With a deceased father and a selfish thieving mother, he and his younger brother are essentially orphaned when their mother is put in jail. Initially unaware that his brother was taken away to an orphanage, Barclay has spent years searching for him with no results. Now, he is the head of the unusual family of (reformed) thieves and is working for the English government in their covert war efforts. With his special skill set he has been commissioned by their contact, V, to work with a local clock maker with a specific design that will potentially help the troops. In the course of this assignment Barclay meets the clock maker's daughter, Evelina. Although she is a strong woman with a sharp mind, she has recently encountered not only a broken engagement, but some difficult family circumstances. When a mystery surrounding Evelina's father begins, she and Barclay must work together to potentially save his life - and the lives of many others. Evelina has trouble trusting, though - and it will affect multiple areas of their relationship.
I have truly enjoyed all of the books by this author, but this series is by far my favorite. Again, I would recommend reading all three books in order - all of the characters in all of the books ring true and are moving and fun, with life and spark! You will also enjoy the snappy dialogue and the author's take on the times and location.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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