Not recommended for newbies to her books though.During the reign of Queen Victoria - when social conventions in England were exceptionally rigid - twentysomething teacher Concordia Glade. The Vanza elements are, thankfully, kept to a minimum here and the book is more readable without them.Īll in all, a typical Amanda Quick story with likeable characters and a solid mystery. The mystery is better with one or two interesting twists and an exciting climax. Although there is a definite attraction between the two, it remains underdeveloped and the eventual sex scenes feel contrived. While this isn't necessarily negative as Quick's characters are always endearing, it does make for a rather unoriginal romance.īoth Ambrose and Concordia have intriguing backstories, but neither really contribute to their characterization in any meaningful sense. Soon Concordia and Ambrose are working together to stop a notorious crime lord from carrying out his nefarious plan for the girls.Īnyone who has read Quick's Arcane Society books will immediately recognize Ambrose and Concordia as they are virtually identical to every hero and heroine in that series. Private inquiry agent, Ambrose Wells, is investigating a suspicious death when he crosses paths with Concordia Glade and her four students escaping from a blazing castle. It's not great art, but for relaxing with in the bath, you don't want high art.

ON the other hand, I like that Concordia and Ambrose arrive at this as equals, both into the relationship and their pasts. He takes charge, or thinks he does, and they set off to safety and then to rescue the girls and find the answers.At one level, this is all just too neat and the answers come too easily. He is an investigator on the trail of answers, and Concordia has got in the way. At this point she runs into (almost literally) Ambrose Wells.

At this idea, however, she rebels and we first come across the lady on a dark set of stairs with her charges, having recently set explosives to provide a distraction.

Under her wing she has taken the 4 girls she has been employed to teach and who, she believes, are being prepared to be sold as high-class courtesans. She has some unconventional ideas as well, particularly those relating to the role of women. Concordia Glade is a lady with an unconventional upbringing who no makes her living as a teacher. Set in the Victorian era, this is a romance with a political overtone.

Lie by Moonlight by Amanda Quick