Finally! I get to read the back story of Graham and Gemma. I was shocked to hear what had happened to them, but love the way they worked it out and how the theme of forgiveness and grief was woven into the story. I had read the first book in the series and I would recommend reading that one first. I think I would have been lost on various things if I had not read the first book. I will admit I got a bit confused with the characters at times and who was involved in the mystery. I found myself having to backtrack to remember who was who and who was involved where. Other than that, I loved it and cannot wait to hear about Yates!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

A Noble Scheme, the second installment from Roseanna M White's The Imposters series, is another a great piece historical romance. I loved it.
Five stars.

“Joy was meant to be shared. When it was closed up within him, it might as well not exist at all.”

Confession - I cried through most of this book. I love Roseanna M White’s books and have laughed, cried, and loved with all the characters I’ve had the privilege to know. But never have I cried so much through her books. This book will grab your heart from the start and break it one piece at a time as you delve into the depths of Graham’s despair and Gemma’s hatred. I knew something big was at the foundation of their broken relationship but, wow, the details floored me. Yet, wrenching heartbreak and overwhelming grief are not all there is. The beauty of forgiveness and the awesome mystery of faith and reconciliation eclipse the pain and regret to offer a future based on hope and not crippled by the past.

And, of course, there are The Imposters, Ltd. The harrowing journey the group takes to recover a kidnapped child is action-packed and filled with twists and turns (sometimes literally). I thoroughly enjoyed watching them work as a team and loved seeing Merritt take part in their covert operations. And Yates definitely added some fun banter and levity to the narrative. I can’t wait to read Yates’ story next!

If you’re looking for an excellent historical fiction with hints of danger and intrigue, this is the perfect book. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Bethany House via LibraryThing and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All opinions are my own.

A Noble Scheme is pulse pounding, tackles the tough topics, and infused my heart with hope, inspiration, and forgiveness.
Gemma and Graham are known to the readers from the first book in the series, A Beautiful Disguise. Though they have a history, the particulars are not shared until this book. As their painful story unfolds, it is more real and heart wrenching than I could have even imagined. And yet, it fits. Their story explains so much. Their love is so deep that naturally their hurt would be too.
Consummate professionals, they do not let their own pain hinder their newest investigation; even when it places them in a situation where they have to work directly together. Graham is hopeful that he can use this time to woo her back. Gemma just wants to forget, but as this case unfolds, she realizes that forcing yourself to forget means the good things go away too. I was touched watching love and forgiveness pierce through her walls. You may want to grab tissues when reading this story.
Once again, White handles difficult topics with grace. There is some humor, a lot of truth in the midst of difficult conversations, grace in the midst of pain, and beautiful examples of genuine friendship.

I received a complimentary copy from the author and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Edwardian-era England sets the backdrop for the Imposters Book 2. Gemma Parks - otherwise known as G.M. Parker, a columnist who writes about the creme de la creme, aids the Imposters by gathering intel at society events. Graham Wharton, an architect by day, helps the Imposters by finding out the hidden passages and interior workings of buildings around London. Gemma and Graham have a tumultuous past and are currently thrown together to find a missing child. A heartless business tycoon and a devastated father who seeks revenge all play into their case. But can they work through their personal issues to join forces and find the child before it's too late? Roseanna M. White weaves a poignant tale as only she can - delicious character development, a plot with numerous twists and turns, and the sweetness of redemption. A must-read for 2024!

I was gifted a copy of this novel by the publisher through NetGalley and I am most grateful. All opinions expressed are my own.

Gemma Parks loves her life as the anonymous writer of a London fashion column and her secret life as a member of The Imposters, London’s most select inquiry agency. She doesn’t love Graham Wharton, the architectural mastermind who helps The Imposters succeed. Without his knowledge and genius, the others wouldn’t know about entry and exit points, hidden tunnels, and priest holes. And without this knowledge, The Imposters would have a horrible time carrying out their work of spying on London’s elite.

When Yates (Lord Fairfax) accepts a pro bono case for the group to recover a kidnapped boy stolen by mistake, Gemma realizes she can’t avoid Graham if they want to save the boy’s life, they’ll need to work closely together to thwart the kidnappers.

Graham Wharton wants Gemma’s forgiveness more than anything else in the world, but for the past year, she’s avoided him. A difficult feat for a close-knit group of upper-class peers and friends who know each other’s weaknesses and work to uncover society's secrets. Graham looks forward to the new case because once they arrive at Weywent Manor, Gemma will need to remain in character. And her character can’t avoid Graham.

If they could only talk, the wall between them might dissolve. Or not. As The Imposters race to uncover the identity of the kidnappers, Gemma and Graham must come to terms with their shattered hearts and faithless acts.

What I Loved About This Book

White tackles one of the most difficult universal emotions in this tender historical novel. Everyone feels grief differently, and we must mine the veins to discover its origins and how it plays out in our lives. Readers will relate to Gemma and Graham as they unpack their grief and learn to express it in ways that move them toward healing.

The fast-paced investigation and witty cast of characters provide balance to the big emotions Gemma and Graham grapple with. Although part of a series, readers can enjoy Gemma and Graham’s story without reading the first book (A Beautiful Disguise). But I highly recommend reading the first book, too. You’ll love The Imposters and their quirky ways of functioning within Edwardian society when they don’t have the money to keep up appearances.

Fans of Jen Turano, Kristy Cambron, and Carrie Turansky will love this book.

In A Noble Scheme the Imposters are on a pro bono case to find a missing boy. With few clues can they find him before time runs out?
The quirkiness of the Imposters wasn’t as pronounced as in the first book—which I loved—but the emotional elements of the story stirred me in ways I hadn’t expected.
The author has a gift in writing honestly about loss and crises of faith.
Gemma and Graham’s healing journey throughout the story was written with empathy while not distracting from the mystery surrounding the missing boy or the rest of the Imposters.
The descriptive elements in the story added another layer of interest, placing me right alongside the characters.
I would highly recommend this book to romance and mystery lovers alike. You can’t go wrong.
I was given a copy of the book courtesy of Baker House through Interviews and Reviews. This is my honest opinion of the book.

Gemma is the high society columnist known for her articles on the high society. She offers important alibies for her good friends in the investigation company "The Impostors". Graham is a architect and close friend to "The Impostors". Gemma and Graham have a history together and are not on good terms. When the couple is thrown together on a case to recover a kidnapped child, anything can happen. This was a fantastic novel as a part of the "impostors" series. This book can be read as a standalone. I cannot tell you how excited I was for this book and how I am looking forward to the third novel. I will absolutely recommend this novel to any friends and family!

I loved this book. I think it's best if you read the books in order as you get the back story to the main characters, although I suppose, it could be read as a standalone, but you won't get the full picture in my opinion.
This is mainly Gemma & Graham's story, along with a kidnapping. Lots of twists and turns, some very serious, heartbreaking moments, but also quite a few lighthearted moments too. Roseanna White is fast becoming a firm favourite Author for me. This was 1 book that I couldn't put down.
There was a lot that spoke to me in this book on a personal level. It's hard to trust God when things don't work out the way we hoped, when tragedy happens, we can blame God, instead of trusting in his Sovereignty.
I'm so glad that there is a third book coming the end of the year. I will definitely be reading that.
Thank you to Netgalley for letting me have a copy of this book. All the reviews are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bethany House Fiction for the book.

I enjoyed reading this secong book in the Imposters series more than the first. Perhaps my enjoyment was because I already knew the character and was able to immediately immerse myself in the story.

Although this is book two it can be read as a stand alone novel. I would recommend reading book one first though as, I belive. It makes book two more enjoyable and easy to read.

History, Mystery, and romance all rolled into one book with lots of twists and turns.

Highl recommend.

This was not my favorite Roseanna White book. The pacing felt really off, so that we got a lot of information really early on, with plot twists thrown in randomly throughout. I normally devour her books, but this one took me over a week to finish because I just wasn't that invested in the plot.

Overall, I love the premise of the series (The Imposters team was delightful), so I will probably read the others, this one just fell flat.

Book 2 in The Imposters trilogy is a stunning follow up to book 1. I did not think anything could top A Beautiful Disguise, but White has delicately balanced the thrill of a gripping case with a complex story of deep hurt, forgiveness, and restoration that is impossible to put down. White is a talented wordsmith, painting pictures that feed the imagination and placing the reader in the midst of the action.
The case itself is worth reading on its own. Full of twists and turns, it left me on the edge of my seat until the very end. But the parallel history of Graham and Gemma was much more complex than I was ever expecting. The two stories intertwine as Graham and Gemma have a unique understanding of what their clients are going through, and then God uses their client’s circumstances to demonstrate what He has been trying to show each of them all along. He is present, ready to heal our hurts and put the broken pieces back together, if we let Him. Not leaving us the same, but renewed. It is a heavy story, but it is covered genuinely and realistically in an easy to follow way without the story getting bogged down. Several parts brought me to tears as I felt heartbroken and personally invested in the outcome. It is storytelling and character development at its finest.
I am loving The Imposters! It will be a long wait until November for book 3. But for anyone who has not discovered these exceptional reads yet, you have time to catch up. This is my favorite new series and I highly recommend it!
*I received a complimentary copy of this e-book from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A NOBLE SCHEME is the second novel in the Imposters series by ROSEANNA M WHITE. Like the first novel, it is beautifully written and it is great to come across the characters we came to know and love in A Beautiful Disguise. Although it can stand alone, I suggest you read the books in sequence. I cannot wait for the third and final book in the series.
Full of emotion, exciting, and with a strong Christian message, A Noble Scheme has everything that makes for a most enjoyable and inspirational read.
The story takes place in 1909-1910 with the Imposters looking for a young boy that has been kidnapped from Fellsbourne, Lord Wilfred’s country estate. The kidnapper took the wrong boy, a poor relation’s son, and the hard hearted Lord Wilfred refuses to pay the ransom to set him free……
We see how the loss of their little Jamie has affected Gemma with hatred towards her husband, and Graham with anger towards God.
Grief over lost children is a major theme in the novel, together with the importance of forgiveness….
Things are not as they seem as we see the mystery unfold and the four friends trying to unravel the clues…..
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend the book highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bethany House Publishers. The opinions in this review are competely my own.

I loved this book, and being back with The Imposters, this is the second book in this series, and now I'm looking for more!

This is a story of forgiveness, and it resonates throughout the read, right to the end.

There are sad subjects here, kidnapping of children, and death of children in accidents, the grieving that seems insurmountable.

Here we are in 1909 England, and this group, with their own problems, open their hearts to parents of a missing child, and boy does this touch close to home.

Roseanna M. White sure doesn't disappoint, and I was page turning for answers! Surprises, Yes! And I loved how faith plays such an important part of this book!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Bethany House, and was not required to give a positive review.

I enjoyed this story. It finally resolved the tension between Gemma and Graham that was unresolved from book 1. I liked the character development and arc, and I felt a keen sympathy with both Gemma and Graham from each side of their story. The plot twist in the middle really threw me, because I wasn't expecting something so...painful? but I really like it. I highly recommend this book to those who enjoy romance, historical fiction, and/or spying & action.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

UNEXPECTEDLY DEEP.

Since this was book two in a series I didn’t read the summary and found this book much heavier than I expected. Not a bad thing, but a thing to note to be prepared to read the trigger warnings first.

Once the plot started to unfold my heart started to hurt. The second chance romance between Graham and Gemma was fought for. The resilient nature of both of them to stubbornly hold on to things and watching those walls crumble was beautiful. I loved how faith was worked into this story and the meaningful moments that were given to these characters to find a way back home.

The mystery was good, I enjoyed the themes throughout the book and how the story was uncovered. I think the Imposters group is a great little found family and I like seeing them work together to solve the crimes before them while supporting each other through their trials.

I’m very much looking forward to Yates book!

Overall audience notes:

Historical Fiction
Language: none
Romance: kisses
Violence: low-moderate
Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of a baby (recounted and discussed throughout), kidnapped children, near suicide, loss of a child (recounted)

This was a touching and lovely story in so many ways; part historical; part romance and part mystery. Yet, there were aspects which were sad and difficult to bear - grief, parent/child relationships, trust, pain, anger, regret, sorrow and forgiveness. There are parallels drawn between theological teachings and relationships among the characters. (Some of these parallels are repeated for emphasis.) Yet, the overarching feeling is one of hope delivered through grace.

The Imposters serve as private investigators to the ton of London. Their services are called upon when a child, mistaken for his better-off cousin, is kidnapped for a king's ransom. Initially, the uncle wants nothing to do with the family of the kidnapped child as it is no concern of his (even though it was his son who was the intended target). Two members of the team are struggling with their own parenthood experiences, heightened by the nature of this particular case. The weight of grief upon their hearts is heavy and burdensome although each carries it differently and faces it alone. We walk beside them throughout the story and share in their sorrow ever hoping that they will unburden their grief and try to face it together.

Although this is the second book in the Imposters series, it manages to stand well on its own. The writing is lovely, the historic context well prepared and delivered in a painterly fashion, the characters are well-developed and the story is engrossing. The plot has a number of twists and turns and possible perpetrators. The tension builds gradually to a peak and gently tapers off to a satisfying conclusion. This is a lovely and affirming story and well worth the read.

I am grateful to Bethany House Publishers for having provided a complimentary copy of this book through LibraryThing Early Reviewers and NetGalley. Their generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone.


Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Publication date: March 19, 2024
Number of Pages: 352
ISBN: 978-0764240935

This is the second book in the Imposters series, and I highly recommend you read the first one, A Beautiful Disguise, before reading this one. Nearly all the characters get introduced in book 1, and a lot of the back story for this book is in there too.

A Noble Scheme is a deep, emotional book. It’s very well-written, but it deals with a lot of heavy themes – grief, forgiveness, trust, love, relationships between parents and children – and it’s not what you want to read if you’re in the mood for something light and frivolous. It’s also set mostly in the winter, so be prepared to feel cold :-)

White does a masterful job of weaving plot lines together with twists that keep the reader on the edge of the seat. I had a hard time putting the book down, wanting to know how all the various plot lines were going to get resolved. White has good insights into the issues she deals with. You may need to have some tissues handy for when you hit the really emotional scenes.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.  #ANobleScheme #NetGalley

"A Noble Scheme" is a Christian romance with a mystery, set in 1909 in England. Most of the story was about this mysterious, unforgivable problem between Gemma and Graham. It didn't matter if they were in a rush to save a young boy, they had time for a long argument about Gemma's lack of trust and forgiveness. Or if Gemma was freezing while lost in the snowy woods, it was a perfect time to kneel in the snow mourning her loss. This rather undercut any suspense. By the end, they'd finally worked through a lot of their relationship trauma and focused on the problem of saving two kidnapped boys.

The mystery was pretty straight forward: they soon identified who was demanding the ransom, where the boys were, and even why they were kidnapped. It was just a matter of getting them back. However, some things were never explained: How did Graham find the lost Gemma so quickly when he didn't know where she'd gone? Or why did someone steal Graham's notes since later no one seemed to suspect him of having anything to do with the attempt to save the boys?

The main characters were likable and generally acted realistically. Gemma had to learn to forgive (because God forgave her and expected her to forgive others). Graham didn't trust God to be good since He could have stopped a tragic loss but didn't, so he had to work through that issue. There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this story to those who have read the previous book and enjoyed the characters.

A complicated storyline that was wonderful with many unexpected twists and turns. The characters were delightful and very true to life.