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The Hanover Square Affair

Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries

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The Hanover Square Affair

By: Jennifer Ashley, Ashley Gardner
Narrated by: James Gillies
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London, 1816

Cavalry captain Gabriel Lacey returns to Regency London from the Napoleonic wars, burned out, fighting melancholia, his career ended. His interest is piqued when he learns of a missing girl, possibly kidnapped by a prominent member of Parliament. Lacey's search for the girl leads to the discovery of murder, corruption, and dealings with a leader of the underworld. At the same time, he struggles with his own disorientation transitioning from a soldier's life to the civilian world, redefining his role with his former commanding officer, and making new friends--from the top of society to the street girls of Covent Garden.

Book 1 of the Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries. This is a full-length novel.

©2003, 2011 Jennifer Ashley (P)2014 Jennifer Ashley Historical Mystery Regency
Engaging Characters • Intriguing Mystery • Historical Authenticity • Complex Plot • Masterful Reading
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Great stories - excellent characters. Very Sherlock Holmes esq but with more of a story line for the characters. So enjoying this series.

Great Series! Your going to love it

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My first occasion for both author and narrator. The story was typical genre. Main character was one I could not have sympathy for. Narrator evoked memories of old radio shows. Probably won’t try either again.

First time

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I really liked this book. The story was very engaging, well rounded, and the narrator was excellent. I certainly plan to keep this in my library, and am looking forward to the rest of the series.

Great all the way around!

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I enjoyed the mystery but was left wanting more from the book. For me, it didn't merit being called "Regency." Except for a mention of the war with France and the Princess Charlotte's wedding and people riding around in carriages, there were few other details to bring the Regency to mind. Captain Lacey was also an odd character. His self recriminations often seemed more feminine than masculine in tone. For an army man, I thought it odd he never cursed. What little sex there is is implied rather than seen, which is a nice change of pace. I was amazed to see a reviewer on Amazon say she was going to delete the book because of its overt sexuality. I'm not sure we were reading the same book. The narrator is fine but I gave him only three stars because of Lacey's over the top, screechy dialogue.

Interesting mystery but missing that flare

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Incredible performance for an excellent story with outstanding period details. I enjoyed this audio book very much.

So well done!

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Murder mystery with plenty of character development and twists and turns. Excellent reader and story.

Captivating

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Story was good and interesting cast of characters. Will be reading the next book to see how they develop and how our main character deals with his PTSD. I didn't like the modern vernacular sometimes used - prefer it when they stay in time period the story is in.
Over all enjoyable and hoping it turns int good series!

Enjoyable!

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Accurate Lindon setting, well developed characters, flawed hero. His mystery is smart and captivating. I'm so glad to have found the Hanover Square Affair. The audible version is excellently presented.

The whole package

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Besides the mystery involved reading or hearing this book makes one realize what life was like in London in those years. The reader was excellent and even though complicated at times it is well worth the 'read'.

Very enjoyable

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Slow to start but picks up speed. Could have had a little more plot development but I liked it enough to read another one. Quick read

Very Entertaining

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