I loved this book it was a delightful tale with wonderful characters and settings. I received a review copy from NetGalley but the views and opinions expressed herein are my own.

An exciting first in a new series featuring a young Queen Victoria as a sleuth. Histfic fans will cheer and wait as breathlessly as I am for her next adventure. Huzzah!

This book is everything I love about historical romances. The romance is subtle but brimming with tension, woven into Victoria’s journey of defiance and discovery. The dynamic between her and Jane crackles with suspicion and reluctant trust, adding another layer of complexity to an already gripping story. I love how the book doesn’t just explore the mystery but also Victoria’s fierce determination to carve out her own destiny. It is a historical romance with a bite, a heroine with a mind sharper than any courtly scheme, and a story that keeps you utterly enthralled.