This rather earnest and didactic story will appeal mainly to readers of inspirational novels. The strength of the novel lies in its realistic recognition of the vulnerability of young women in a society with double standards of behavior, one which places power in the hands of men, whether relatives of orphaned children or predatory employers of governesses. In Englands Regency era, manners and elegance reign in public life-but behind closed doors treason and. Though less spirited than many recent Regency heroines, Julia firmly believes in abiding by society’s rules and doing her duty, and amidst her tribulations, she finds comfort in her faith. Melanie Dickerson (Author) rrp 8.99 Description. In A Spy’s Devotion, Melanie Dickerson has achieved the perfect blend of history, suspense, and the all-important romanceWith shades of Sense and Sensibility hovering around the edges, Melanie Dickerson brandishes a Regency quill with excellence. Lovers of inspirational historical novels won’t want to miss Melanie Dickerson’s latest offering, A Spy’s Devotionher first entry in the Regency genre.My middle and high school students love her previous books, clever retellings of fairy tales, but I worried that they would find a Regency novel inaccessible.
Since neither has much money, they cannot afford to wed. First of all, she is struggling to resist pressure from her ruthless uncle to marry a man she dislikes secondly, since he is suspected of involvement in a plot to assassinate the Duke of Wellington, she has been asked to spy upon him thirdly, she is fighting against her growing attraction to Nicholas Langdon, a handsome young officer convalescing from wounds received in the Peninsular War. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distanceuntil the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. In Book One of the Regency Spies of London Series, Julia Grey has problems. At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey.
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