Maggie MacKeever

Tyburn Waltz is the latest in a long list of titles by Maggie MacKeever. I haven’t read any of her others, but I definitely will. This novel is a regency, but this time with more than the usual fine manners and courtship battles of the ton. Julie, the heroine, comes from the seamy areas of London where life is cheap and brutal. Through believable turns of events, she is plucked from Tyburn prison where she faces the “waltz” at the end of a rope. She is taught the manners of a fine show more lady, for nefarious purposes of course, thus paving her way into the world of Mayfair. Underneath the fine manners, though, remains a fierce will and a fine intelligence. Her hero, Ned, is interesting for not being the usual stuffy noble in need of rescue from his own starched existence. Together, they face a first class criminal mind up to no good.
There is a twist at the end which of course I won’t reveal here but which you’ll see coming anyway. Never mind that it is along the lines of laughable coincidences found in many romance novels, MacKeever carries it off well. I didn’t mind because the book is a very good read with good characterization, a glimpse of historical seedy London, and lots of fun. show less

Like a well made coffee drink with a pretty design on top. One of the better and more original regencies I've read in a while.

It all starts when the genteel but impowerished heroine (Tabby) is traveling to her new position as a governess. On the way she has to stop at an inn for the night,but is told that its full. Luckily she manages to spot an old aquitaince and tells him of her problem.

Turns out he was supposed to meet a friend there,but the friend didnt arrive.And as he has no intention to stay the night-she can have the room.

Relieved Tabby accepts and goes to bed. But unawares of the changed circumstances the show more missing friend arrives and is shown to the room and summarily gets into the bed. Only to find it already occupied by our heroine.

The man (Vivian Sanders) is not displeased with this.
Mistaking her for a lightskirt he kisses her,but is soon disabused of his notion.

In the morning the heroines continues on her journey but cant help but think of that rude man.

She hopes she will never see him again!

But of course this is a historical romance so she will.;)And the misunderstandings will become even bigger when other characters get involved.

This is a light and to tell the truth at times silly book. Yet I liked it. It works if you read it as a farce and doesnt take it too seriously.

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actress, 1890s, New-York, law-enforcement, jewel-thief, undercover, situational-humor, sly-humor, mysteries****

Delia is an actress/investigator working undercover with the NYPD in 1890 to run to ground a notorious jewel thief/escaped prisoner and the supposed loot in his possession. Very twisty with almost as many red herrings as quirky characters. Good whodunit and lots of fun.
I requested and received a free e-book copy from Vintage Ink Press via NetGalley. Thank you!