jjares reviewed on 4/25/2025 + 3493 more book reviews

Julie Sinclair lost her brother and parents about five years ago. Recently, suspicious rumors have surfaced that the Sinclairs were traitors, selling British secrets to the French and Napoleon. Julie lives with her great-aunt Beth but is disconcerted about the newspaper rumors. She decides to speak to Mr. Burnham, the person her father was going to visit when he died. However, when she arrives, Julie is hired as a lady's maid to Mrs. Burnham and her daughter.

The author intelligently comments several times on the unsuitability of a lady working in service at another family's home. This is essentially the problem with this story. If Julie were caught by society doing such a thing, even for the most valid of reasons, she would be ostracized, and no gentleman would marry her. However, Julie does it anyway.

This mystery plot line moves slowly. Of course, Julie must become part of the household before she can do any sleuthing. However, I found the story unlikely and unrealistic. Overall score = G+.

The Sinclair Society Series
** 1. Regency Rumors (2022)
2. The Debutante (2023)

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