I loved the connection to The Scarlet Pimpernel! Dacia was a great character. She was smart and adaptable to her situation, as awful as it was. Richard was an interesting character as well.
This is the first book I have read by this author, I look forward to reading more!

Welcome to the beginnings of the French Revolution. When Dacia is accused of murdering her brother by the man that actually killed her brother, she is forced to flee. Her friend is able to connect her to the Scarlet Pimpernel and his league of compatriots. She is forced to change her appearance and as an aristo, she is forced to change her station.

Dacia proves herself to be a resilient heroine who is truly worthy of the title. Her protector, Richard Harris is a hero in every sense of the word and takes any failure very personally and to heart.

The chemistry between the two is palpable and causes questions as no one truly knows who she is and the fact she is a maid in his household. She has to learn to trust him before it is too late and her pursuer catches up. I love the relationships and the moments of intrigue where all is not what it seems.

I truly couldn't put this captivating tale down and would love to see a bit more of the league that supports the Pimpernel. This story retains the heart of the original tale of the Pimpernel.

I received a complimentary copy of this story and this is my review.

I am a big fan of The Scarlett Pimpernel so when I saw this book had characters like Sir Percy Blakey in it I was intrigued. The characters in the book pulled me into the story. Dacia was a privileged aristocrat but when she needed to survive she had grit. The lose of her brother is heartbreaking but she doesn’t get lost in her mourning. Richard Harris is gallant and kind. I loved the book and would highly recommend it.

I love the Scarlet Pimpernel books, so I was excited that this book takes place in that same world! The suspense and romance were well balanced and the characters were well developed. I thought it was a great book!

Set on the edge of France’s revolution is a story of survival and of growth, as peril pushes on ideas never before examined and the challenges of life give way to love.

I’ll admit I disliked Dacia from the start. I know that the author wrote her in the way that she did on purpose to highlight her character growth, but it was hard for me to make it past the first few chapters. That said, I did enjoy the character growth. Sometimes it seemed too much too fast, not impossible, but improbable. Still, I remained engaged with the story and in the end I was rooting for Dacia and Richard and their happily ever after.

Oh, and isn't the cover beautiful! It's what drew me to the book.

I received a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was an incredibly enjoyable book to read. The story sounded promising and I love The Scarlet Pimpernel so j was hooked almost from the beginning.

After her revolutionary brother’s murder, Dacia is chased down by the corrupt police commissioner who killed him. She flees to England with the help of some shadowy figures (see the Scarlet Pimpernel reference) and ends up working for Richard Harris.

From that point in the story, there’s lots of suspense, secrets worth unraveling and enjoyable, multifaceted characters who become more complex as the story progresses. Initially, sone characters felt a little flat to me but as we got to know them more, they certainly became more multidimensional. Add in some interesting historical details, some of which I didn’t know about, and you have an engrossing read for anyone who likes historical fiction with suspense to it!

A haughty French aristocrat turned into a maid.

Dacia de Prideaux was a French Aristocrat who was accused of murdering her own brother. Helped by some friends, she sailed to England and became a maid at the estate of Mr. Richard Harris.

Unused to hard work, Dacia, then adopting the name Louise, had to observe and learn. Richard did not know much about her, but he was surprised by her resilience.

The story has the French Revolution as a background. There is a lot of adventure, spies, and Richard's shady but heroic deeds.

I enjoyed the interactions between the privileged Dacia and the staff of Richard's house, and how their proximity changed her way of thinking.

The background romance was forbidden and, therefore, interesting. There was a triangle between Darcia, Richard, and his almost fiancee.

I wish things were not so quickly resolved between the three of them, but that did not diminish my enjoyment of reading the book.

The story is full of historical bits. I love it when fiction and reality interweave.

A Revolution of Hearts is an enjoyable historical fiction with a bit of romance, adventure, and an exciting glimpse into the French and English aristocracies.

Disclosure: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

*This review will be posted on https://lureviewsbooks.com on 11/01/2020*

This book has the perfect blend of romance and suspense. I've read all of Hinrichsen's books and this one is my personal favorite. It has a well thought out plot and quickly draws you into the story. One fun aspect of this book is the way it brings in some of the beloved characters from the Scarlet Pimpernel.
At the beginning of the book the heroin, Dacia, was snobbish and self absorbed. I had a hard time liking her. But I enjoyed watching her learn and grow and become someone you could relate to.
I had fun reading this story and will definitely be recommending it to others.

I really liked how well Dacia was written. She was very relatable and I loved seeing the personal growth as the book went on. I did feel sometimes it was a little slow and took me a little time to get into the book but it ended up being a really good story.

A Revolution of Hearts was a pleasant surprise! A young French woman who is wrongly accused of her brother’s murder must go on the run and escapes with help from the Scarlet Pimpernel! Having read The Scarlet Pimpernel last year, I followed the theme and peripheral characters well. The storyline went along at a good pace and each character was distinct and well developed. The main character was quite strong and almost seemed out of place in this eighteenth century setting. I would love a sequel from this author!
This objective review was based on a complimentary pre-release copy.

A thrilling historical adventure story with murder, malice, and mayhem. Strong vibes of The Scarlet Pimpernel, female-version. The heroine was all I could ask for in the "brave vein" of heroines. The beginning was gripping, so if you start it for a quick read, fair warning: you might find yourself hooked.
Side note: That cover, though - am I right?!

*Received a review copy through Netgalley, but in no way has this review been influenced by the publisher or others.

This is really quite good in its own way. There’s some action at the beginning and some at the end, but for the most part this is the story of a rather snobby French aristocrat being forced to disguise herself as a servant and learning some humility. The characters are a little wooden, and the dialogue a little stilted. But the simplicity of the plot and easily resolvability of the conflict are kind of refreshing when compared to novels that overcomplicate things and drag out plotlines to infinity and beyond. While it’s too slow moving to be a page turner, I found enjoyment in this simple story.

I was really looking forward to a type of "scarlett Pimpernel story!
For me this book started with a strong suspenseful element, even though the heroine was very stuck up and ridiculous. (I guess the nobility is).
I did see her adapt and grow, but I had really wanted more of a romance, and that didn't happen for a long time in the book, and by that time I kind of lost intrest in the story.
This book may appeal to people who don't want a strong romance in a historical.
It just wasn't for me.
I recieved a complementary copy of this book from the publisher through Netgally. All statements in this review are my honest opinions.

This is the first book I’ve read of Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen’s and what a page turner! From the get go there’s intrigue and mystery that will have you hooked. We've only just been introduced to our heroine when suddenly Dacia de Prideux’s activist brother Marcel is violently murdered. A whirlwind begins as she is falsely accused and flees to escape the murderer whose face she recognizes.

As she is smuggled out of France to England her path crosses multiple times with Richard Harris, a wealthy landowner and a member of Sir Percy's league of gentlemen heroes. Their friendship blooms to love throughout these pages as they navigate together how to bring the real killer to justice. A thoroughly enjoyable read!

A big thank you to Covenant Communications for providing a digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

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I was surprised at the direction this novel took. It was a complete breath of fresh air written in a familiar time, but a completely different take on and execution of the plot. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who likes clean regency novels.

Thank you to Covenant Communications and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

A Revolution of Hearts releases in two months! I love this cover, which was the main reason I was interested in reading it! I have never heard of Scarlet Pimpernel but I am going to look into it now.

Richard and Dacia both have a lot secrets and I like how they quickly learned to rely on each other then built a trusting friendship. As far as romance, I was in wanting. I would characterize this book more toward historical fiction rather than historical romance fiction.

Dacia has a lot of character growth in the first several chapters. I like how she had to become something she once mocked.

This book was written beautifully. You grow to love the character's as you read. Ronda Hinrichsen gets better with each novel she writes.

This one had a lot of potential, but it didn't fully deliver. The story sounded intriguing; a spoiled French aristocrat during the time of the French Revolution is forced to flee for safety and work as a housemaid. It even threw in references to the Scarlet Pimpernel, another interesting tidbit. But when it came down to it, the writing felt rushed and the characters were cardboard. I read the whole book (without skimming) and I never came to a point where I actually cared what happened to Dacia or Richard. Never fell in love with either of them. Never felt that her being in danger mattered. The last 90% (ebook--most likely the last two chapters) suddenly had an uptick in suspense that was quickly resolved. Overall, I was bored.

I will say, however, that the story introduces a lot of small tidbits of history that I was unaware of, such as the existence of the Cagot culture. That reference sent me on an internet search to learn more about this culture (sort of---not quite--a Gypsy culture?). I applaud this use of little known (to me) historical trivia.

Rated PG for mildly intense situations
--some violence
--no language
--clean romance

I was provided this ebook free from NetGalley for an honest review.

A Revolution of Hearts by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen, 272 pages. Covenant Communications, 2020. $17.
Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG; Violence: PG
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
In the midst of a revolution of ideas in France, Dacia’s brother sides with the plebeians. While she may humor him, Dacia doesn’t see anything wrong with continuing their ways of monarchy and social hierarchy -- after all, there is a reason some are above others, is there not? Dacia is in for a shock when she finds herself among the plebeians, running for her life.
My favorite thing about this book, by far, is that it takes place concurrently with The Scarlet Pimpernel, an old classic; though there is only a little overlap of characters, Hinrichsen is able to use the context as a quick set up to her spin-off story. Dacia’s story is well-written and engaging as she learns to see people differently, to see those around her as equals regardless of social class. This aspect of the book was apparent to me as the true focus, making the romance seem underdeveloped, though still a cute part of the overall story.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

What a story! It begins with Dacia, who, enjoying her aristocratic life finds her self in a tragedy and having to leave everything she knows and going under cover. While she hides away as a housemaid, she grows closer to Mr Richard, the owner of the estate. Soon everything she has feared comes to pass and she has to flee, but while doing so, she is kidnapped and fears for her life. Can Richard find her in time? This is a great, clean romance that is well written and enjoyable to read! I highly recommend it!