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Written on Apr 23, 2020
My rating is 4.5 stars
Intrigue and espionage abound in this World War II adventure.
Kat, a proper English lady, finds herself in occupied France, living in an apartment paid for by her sister's lover, a Nazi officer....Read more
Espionage and danger abound
My rating is 4.5 stars
Intrigue and espionage abound in this World War II adventure.
Kat, a proper English lady, finds herself in occupied France, living in an apartment paid for by her sister's lover, a Nazi officer. As she attempts to influence her sister to return home without alienating her, she becomes embroiled in espionage and even finds herself a guest of Adolph Hitler himself!
Barrett is a scrappy Scot who runs a bar. Trains resistance fighters. And rescues damsels in distress. I enjoyed his brash confidence and quick thinking. Kat drove him crazy with her innocence and a face that gave away her feelings so clearly.
Moving quickly and whisking me away to another time and place, The Socialite was fascinating. Barrett's secrets and feelings of inadequacy due to the circumstances of his birth created a barrier between Kat and himself.
As you may imagine, with Kat's sister being a mistress, the story deals with some seedy subjects but handles them delicately. Though labeled as "Christian" on Amazon, there is no mention of God, nor any life-change due to His influence in the story, so I didn't classify it as such. In fact, the romance between Kat and Barrett was a little steamy. At one point in particular, it is clear that if their kissing had not been interrupted, things would have gone much further. There is no indication that either felt this would be wrong, other than for the sake of what society might think.
If you enjoy clean historical fiction, with a little passion, The Socialite is a great option for you.
Read my full review at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
My rating is 4.5 stars
Intrigue and espionage abound in this World War II adventure.
Kat, a proper English lady, finds herself in occupied France, living in an apartment paid for by her sister's lover, a Nazi officer. As she attempts to influence her sister to return home without alienating her, she becomes embroiled in espionage and even finds herself a guest of Adolph Hitler himself!
Barrett is a scrappy Scot who runs a bar. Trains resistance fighters. And rescues damsels in distress. I enjoyed his brash confidence and quick thinking. Kat drove him crazy with her innocence and a face that gave away her feelings so clearly.
Moving quickly and whisking me away to another time and place, The Socialite was fascinating. Barrett's secrets and feelings of inadequacy due to the circumstances of his birth created a barrier between Kat and himself.
As you may imagine, with Kat's sister being a mistress, the story deals with some seedy subjects but handles them delicately. Though labeled as "Christian" on Amazon, there is no mention of God, nor any life-change due to His influence in the story, so I didn't classify it as such. In fact, the romance between Kat and Barrett was a little steamy. At one point in particular, it is clear that if their kissing had not been interrupted, things would have gone much further. There is no indication that either felt this would be wrong, other than for the sake of what society might think.
If you enjoy clean historical fiction, with a little passion, The Socialite is a great option for you.
Read my full review at Among the Reads
I was given a copy of this book. I was not required to give a favorable review nor was any money received for this review. All comments and opinions are my own.
