A Noble Scheme is a historical mystery set in Edwardian England featuring a secretive and elite team of private investigators.

A Noble Scheme by Roseanna M. White

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction, Imposter Series (#2), Mystery, Romance, Edwardian Era England

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My Summary of A Nobel Scheme:

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for A Noble Scheme. Thanks @AustenProse #AustenProsePR @bethany_house @bethanyhousefiction for a complimentary e ARC of #ANobleScheme upon my request. All opinions are my own.

#2 in The Imposters Series…

Gemma Parks is known in high society as G. M. Parker, a society columnist. Donning disguises, she uses her position to gain entrance into high society events and gather intelligence for The Imposters, highly secret, elite, private investigators. As they endeavor to solve the crime of a missing child, Gemma is forced to work closely with Graham Wharton with whom she had a previous romantic relationship and experienced a traumatic breakup. Graham works hard to solve the crime and win back Gemma, the love of his life.

My Thoughts:

A Series

I’m an “in order” reader, and I jumped into this not fully realizing it was #2 in a series. Consequently, I was a little lost in the beginning pages. After I became acquainted with all the characters (who had been introduced in book one), I enjoyed the story. Although I’m sure each story features a stand-alone mystery, I recommend reading this series in order for the character development and for the most reading satisfaction.

Compelling Mystery

The mystery at the center of the story is compelling and well-paced with numerous twists and turns.

The romantic history between Gemma and Graham is another mystery that simmers below the surface of the action. The reader is in the dark. Their romantic history and break up is hinted at throughout the story but doesn’t resolve until the latter part of the story. I found this slow reveal to be unnecessarily drawn out. However, it does add to the overall spirit of intrigue. *If you keep reading this review, you might come across a spoiler although I tried to speak in general terms.

A Cast of Characters

If you enjoy an ensemble cast, you will appreciate this tight-knit group of characters. They have their tensions, but they also work well together and trust each other. Banding together to create an elite and secretive investigative group is unique and quite fun. I can imagine quite a few future installments featuring different members of the group.

Themes

The mystery is page-turning and the characters are colorful and likable, but in my opinion the really compelling and meaningful parts of the book involve the poignant themes of a broken relationship, grief, loss, second chances, forgiveness, a crisis of faith, and friendship. Don’t miss the author’s notes about grief (in fact, it was surprising to me that the dear family she references as a resource is known to me because we were colleagues at one time).

*May include spoilers*
Content Consideration: missing child, loss of a baby, grief

Recommending A Noble Scheme

I’m recommending A Noble Scheme for readers who are looking for an easy-reading and gently-written mystery series set in England with a cast of memorable characters, a generous side of slow-burn, sweet romance, and thoughtful themes. No profanity.

My Rating:  4  Stars

Meet the Author of A Noble Scheme, Roseanna M. White

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at http://www.RoseannaMWhite.com.

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