An Honorable Deception

by Roseanna M. White

Book Overview

As the leader of elite private investigative firm the Imposters, Lord Yates Fairfax has made an art of concealing his identity. But when his newest client, the beautiful Lady Alethia Barremore, is shot while leaving their meeting, he throws caution to the wind and rushes to her aid. Though Lady Alethia thought she was only looking for her missing former nanny, she has clearly stumbled upon dangerous secrets.

Lady Lavinia Hemming suspects there's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764240943
• ISBN13: 9780764240942
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Compelling and Gripping!

Utterly satisfying conclusion, and my favorite novel of the series! When the Imposters are hired by a young woman to find her missing ayah, it is quickly revealed that they have stumbled on something bigger and more sinister than they imagined. I loved how this book follows multiple characters, running a gambit of emotions, delving into society's dark underside with gravity, with complex characters overcoming trauma, faith, romance, laced with witty banter, and Yate's wry musings. Lavinia is ready to heal, and I admired her bravery and selfless heart putting others before herself, as well as how she reached out in befriending Alethia, recognizing a hearting heart. An excellent novel from beginning to end, I'm still processing everything, and I can't pick a favorite character because I loved them all! I loved the themes of overcoming the past and forgiving with God's help. And it was great to see another side of Xavier. Well worth the read and an all time favorite of mine from Roseanna M. White! I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

definite winner from Roseanna M White

"We all let fears, even borrowed fears, hold us back from time to time. But that doesn't mean we can't break free." Roseanna M White always saves the best characters for the final book of her series. Don't get me wrong - I loved Marigold and Merritt and Graham and Gemma from previous books in this series. But I adored, adored Yates and Lavinia. And who'll argue with me - were Barclay and Evelina from Shadows Over England, Zivon and Lily from The Codebreakers, and Bram and Emily from The Secrets of the Isles not the best characters from those series? I had high hopes going into this third book of The Imposters and it delightfully exceeded my expectations. There was more romance in this one - Yates and Lavinia have a bit of a past though it was a long time ago. Merritt's friend Xavier and another eligible young lady muddy up the waters a bit so I was never sure where the love story was going until more than halfway through the book. The amazing banter, puzzling intrigue, and faith lessons that the author is known for provide the backbone of the story while uniquely beautiful and memorable characters provide the frosting on the delicious cake of a tale. There are some sensitive topics involving social dichotomy and trafficking in Edwardian England; the author approaches these issues with care and sense of justice. Yates, Lavinia, and Alethia reminded me of the phoenix - rising from the ashes of destruction and others' transgression to shed light and beauty to the world around them. And there are plenty of cameo appearances that will thrill the author's long-time fans! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via JustRead Tours through NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

Impressive Historical

A must read riveting conclusion to The Imposters series. I was so excited to read Yates story and it was everything I wanted and more. A beautiful tale of second chance romance amidst the darker storyline of the evils of the rich and powerful in 1910 London. Men who are up to evil, underhanded practices find exposure to the light brings change when people are no longer sweeping it under the rug. I simply love the way the Imposters work together as a team and expose what is hidden while helping new friends . The characters are so well developed and the storytelling flows so smoothly and is so engrossing that you can’t read fast enough but yet you don’t want it to end. I loved Lavinia and her growth as a person since we first met her. The inner strength she found with the help of the Lord to overcome the secrets of her family was so impressive. I have loved this series but I must say this is my favorite. In my opinion the author has outdone herself. I highly recommend moving to your must read pile as it contains the complete package of mystery, intrigue, romance, family, friends, and faith. I received a complimentary copy from the author/Bethany House Publishing. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.