Beth A. (PaperVistas) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
From Publishers Weekly
A silky weaving of humor and intrigue, Alexander's newest Regency-era romance (following Love with the Proper Husband) launches with the death of Delia Effington's rakehell husband, who was secretly an English spy. The two had been married only a matter of days, and now Delia, widowed and wealthy, finds herself adrift in an unfamiliar house with only a few servants to keep her company. Little does she know that her husband's death put her under government suspicion, and handsome spy Viscount Tony St. Stephens has infiltrated her home in the guise of an elderly butler to protect her and to pry out her secrets. And little does Tony know that he'll fall fast and hard for Delia. Alexander raises the stakes when Delia begins to masquerade as her twin sister, and Tony tosses off his white wig and begins to court Delia. Though the oftentimes dim-witted Delia doesn't ring true as an adventuress and the aristocratic hero/spy character has become a cliche, Alexander's offering showcases the playful prose and seamless storytelling that have turned readers into fans and landed her books on bestseller lists.
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A silky weaving of humor and intrigue, Alexander's newest Regency-era romance (following Love with the Proper Husband) launches with the death of Delia Effington's rakehell husband, who was secretly an English spy. The two had been married only a matter of days, and now Delia, widowed and wealthy, finds herself adrift in an unfamiliar house with only a few servants to keep her company. Little does she know that her husband's death put her under government suspicion, and handsome spy Viscount Tony St. Stephens has infiltrated her home in the guise of an elderly butler to protect her and to pry out her secrets. And little does Tony know that he'll fall fast and hard for Delia. Alexander raises the stakes when Delia begins to masquerade as her twin sister, and Tony tosses off his white wig and begins to court Delia. Though the oftentimes dim-witted Delia doesn't ring true as an adventuress and the aristocratic hero/spy character has become a cliche, Alexander's offering showcases the playful prose and seamless storytelling that have turned readers into fans and landed her books on bestseller lists.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Vicki L. (vicki) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 620 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Book #7 in the Effingtons & Friends series, and one of the best in this wonderful series.
Helpful Score: 1
This is a historical romance fiction novel set in London in the 1800's. It is about a set of identical twin debutantes experiencing their first season in the ballrooms of London.
It is fun, entertaining reading!
It is fun, entertaining reading!
Delia Effington takes her twin sister Cassandras' place at a society ball where she dances with Viscount St. Stephen, who seems very familiar. Little does she know that St. Stephen is an agent for the crown who has been protecting her under the guise of her butler.
Joan W. (justreadingabook) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 1728 more book reviews
This was a fun refreshing book about a young lady who makes a mistake, makes the best of it and finds adventure,friends and love in the processes. Nice strong personalities in the main characters, storyline moved at a great pace and not alot of whining about woe is me and my situation. That makes all the difference to me. Introduction of secondary characters was well done and left you wanting to know more. Good marketing for getting the next book. A really good read.
M'Lea R. (Twerp) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 15 more book reviews
Twins. what ore is there to say. There is always a twist or a plot to accompany twins.
Candi F. (candif) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 25 more book reviews
Very Good one!
Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way...but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble...
How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable?
Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision -- and subsequent disaster -- forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way...but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble...
How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable?
Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but an impulsive decision -- and subsequent disaster -- forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
Clairee M. reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 24 more book reviews
A real Romp!
Great book....love the relationship between them
Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 1217 more book reviews
Regency romance - Disgraced Miss Delia Effington attends a ball as her twin sister & finds herself dancing with the dashing Viscount St.Stephens. She doesn't know that he has been protecting her (an agent for the crown) under the disguise of her elderly butler. What happens when she discovers the truth?
Rhea J. (blkftsquaw) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 145 more book reviews
From back of book: Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way...but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble...How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable? Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effinton, but an impulsive decision-and subsequent disaster-forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens. Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar. For Delia doesn't know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler. What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?....
From back of book:
Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but and impulsive decision-and subsequently disaster-forces her to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister adn finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar...
Once she was lovely, respectable Miss Delia Effington, but and impulsive decision-and subsequently disaster-forces her to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister adn finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man who arouses her passions, yet he seems somehow familiar...
Fun - Victoria Alexander is one of my favorite historical romance storytellers.
Anny P. (wolfnme) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 3389 more book reviews
Identical twins, sensible Delia and mischievous Cassandra Effington were the most delicious debutantes to ever waltz across a London ballroom. They looked alike in every way...but no one ever expected Delia to be the one to get into trouble.
How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable?
Once she was lovely and respectable, but an impulsive decision-and subsequent disaster-forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man - yet he seems somehow familiar. Delia does'nt know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler.
What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
How did this young lady's reputation become so questionable?
Once she was lovely and respectable, but an impulsive decision-and subsequent disaster-forces Delia to retire from society. Until one night, desperate for diversion, she attends a ball as her twin sister and finds herself dancing in the strong arms of the dashing Viscount St. Stephens.
Delia believes she has never met this man - yet he seems somehow familiar. Delia does'nt know that St. Stephens, an agent for the Crown, has been in her home, protecting her under the disguise of her butler.
What will happen when this lady discovers the truth about the man she has come to love?
Lighthearted and fun. It's always such a treat to read an Alexander tale.
Kristin C. (klokanek) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 64 more book reviews
Really fun and touching, too. Highly recommend!
Kelly J. (KellitaJ) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 550 more book reviews
Please... what kind of girl doesn't notice a handsome butler in her own home? Especially when she is staying away from society? I had a hard time believing that she didn't recognize him, no matter his clothes.
Crystal B. (crystalb986) - , reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 3 more book reviews
This book was my fav.....
Kelly C. (IrishKelly) reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 154 more book reviews
great read!
Patricia M. reviewed The Lady in Question (Effington Family & Friends, Bk 7) on + 71 more book reviews
Historical romance
