When plunged into a world of spies, agents and espionage Honor, Lady Beaumont, flees for her life when her husband is captured at Salamanca. Lord Vidal, sent out to Spain, brings her home to a city full of enemies. Which will she lose first, her head or her heart?
Synopsis:
When plunged into a world of spies, agents and espionage during the Peninsula wars, Honor, Lady Beaumont, flees for her life after the French capture her husband at Salamanca. Keeping a promise to her husband, she relies on his batman to arrange her safe passage back to England.
Viscount Charles Vidal is ordered by Robert Dumas, the First Lord of the Admiralty, to travel to Spain and escort the only woman he’s ever loved, Lord Devlin Beaumont’s widow back home before the French discover her whereabouts.
Their journey is fraught by danger, least of all knowing whether they are surrounded by friends or foe.
Will they survive long enough to explore the possibility of a future together or will whispers of treason be enough to see Honor dispatched to Tyburn first?
Excerpt
Taking his time to stroll further round the collection of buildings, Vidal made his way back to where Juan waited. “Did they tell you where Phillipe has gone?”
“You have to understand,” Juan began, “with the turmoil in our country, and Joseph Bonaparte on our throne, there are those who support him and his brother, while others, like us—“ he indicated the men he’d spoken with who were still watching them “—who fight to restore our rightful monarch, communication is difficult. Trust is broken. Links are gone. We rely on our own and pray we do not fall into the enemy’s trap when we connect with those who claim to champion our cause. Phillipe told them little and they are offended with his lack of faith, even though they accept he acted for their protection. Few of them believed Phillipe’s assertion the newcomer was his cousin, so although they’re not sure, they think he’s gone to warn them how close the enemy is getting.”
“If he can’t trust your team of agents, do you suppose Phillipe will try to take the woman across Spain himself?”
Juan shook his head. “To do so would risk his neck, not that it would stop him, but if he was uncovered it would bring retribution to his family and the rest of this community. They are afraid.”
“Please thank them for talking with us and that I fully understand and will go at once.”
Juan passed on Vidal’s message and returned, a basket in his hand. “If we are going, we must do so immediately while we have enough light. They have given us food and water.”
“We?”
“I am coming with you. Surely you don’t think I’d leave you on your own. A lone traveller would draw attention.”
“How so?”
“Most would assume you to be a deserter and attack you for it.”
Professional Reviews
Enjoyed it tremendously
TheMysteryWriter
This is a full-length novel, not a traditional Regency but a surprisingly intricate cloak-and-dagger, spy-and-adventure story with a generous splash of romance. The amount of plotting, organization, and research that went into this book's preparation leave me astonished. The clever, well-sorted resolution, and the sweet romance, are more than satisfying. I've been pleased with author Sherry Gloag's work before; this time, not even the occasional misplaced word or lacking quote marks dulled my delight nor stopped me from clicking through to the next screen. Well done indeed, lady!
Vidals Honor
A couple weeks ago I read a short story called "Honors Dilemma." The book started out wonderful and had my attention right away and then when it was really great, it ended. Needless to say I was upset. It later came to my attention that little short story was actually a prequel to this book, "Vidal's Honor." So when I found this out I had to get this book and finish what had been started. I was not disappointed.
I got so caught up in the mystery and intensity of the situations I was a little nervous for the characters. I myself had a hard time with who was the good guys/girls or bad. You just really don't know and when you think you have it all figured out something happens and you doubt yourself. The end will surprise you.
I really enjoyed this book and I will not say too much in fear of giving away a great part in which the book is filled with many. Thank you, Shery Gloag for you brilliant writing. I look forward to the next one. Until then happy reading , everyone.
Intrigue
Unusual! Keeps your attention from cover to cover. Well written. There is NEVER a booring moment in this fantastic book!
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