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My reviews can also be seen here: View all 10 comments. Oct 03, Dianne rated it really liked it Shelves: Little did Elizabeth realize, these women would change her life and introduce her to a world of privilege and women who are equally as strong as she is and not the pampered princesses she always thought them to be.
Now she has one last con to pull and it will take all of her skills, skills that could cost her newfound friendships and even her heart. Who knew doing the right thing could be even riskier than being a grifter? With a villain as dastardly as Snidely Whiplash and a romantic interest as honorable as Dudley Dooright, our sweet Elizabeth is up to her neck in lies, cons and a new found conscience that lights up each page of this fast-paced and fascinating read!
While Elizabeth may not be the typical heroine, she is a truly memorable and lovable character who steals the show as she manages to shine across each page and wiggle herself out of each predicament she finds herself in! A fun read for sure! I received an ARC edition from Berkley in exchange for my honest and voluntary review! Counterfeit Lady - Book 1 Publisher: Berkley November 7, Publication Date: November 7, Genre: Elizabeth Miles is a grifter.
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She lies, steals and cheats for a living. It is in the process of a job that she becomes involved with a Women's Rights Movement where she falls into a suffragette march as she flees from danger. She is soon jailed, along with the women in this march, and sent to a workhouse where she feels she will be temporarily safe from the people she wa 3.
She is soon jailed, along with the women in this march, and sent to a workhouse where she feels she will be temporarily safe from the people she was fleeing. Lo and behold, who manages to free them from this workhouse but the very person Elizabeth was hoping to remain hidden from. Now Elizabeth has to put her resourcefulness to use.
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She must become the demure, gentile suffragette that these women believe her to be. Then she finds she is besieged by two separate suitors and must lie to each of them to protect both herself and her new found friends. But what effect is this having on Elizabeth? Will she always be a grifter or will one of her suitors finally win her heart? Victoria Thompson is also the author of the Gaslight Mysteries. She is very good at Victorian era novels and series. This is the first Book of the Counterfeit Lady series.
In her books you find an immediate sense of belonging and fitting right into the world she has created. You emphasize with the highs and lows of the protagonist. Time, space and distance fall away as you read and savor that which you find is just out of reach, as you take in the familiar underpinning of a world in the early 's. View all 4 comments. Jan 06, Anna Lee Huber rated it it was amazing. City of Lies combines a cunning protagonist with a simmering romance and gripping suspense to form a story that is certain to beguile readers hook, line and sinker.
Nov 29, Mlpmom Book Reviewer rated it liked it Shelves: Set in a time where the world was on the cusp of change, Thompson's City of Lies will pull you in with both intrigue for the mystery behind Elizabeth's life and the fascinating con that this woman and her brother are pulling on others. With hints of danger and a touch of romance, this was a fun read that kept me entertained and interested right up to the very end. Nov 27, Yvonne rated it it was amazing. The story takes us to Washington, D. Women are protesting for their right to vote, but none of that matters to Elizabeth Miles.
She has other interests in mind. Elizabeth Miles is a con artist. Along with her brother, Jake, she schemes to steal money from less-than-nice men like Oscar Thornton. Unfortunately, during one of their schemes, their plans take a turn for the worst. Elizabet The story takes us to Washington, D. Elizabeth has no idea what happened to her brother, but she has no choice but to go on the run.
Elizabeth manages to blend in with a group of suffragists and joins their protest under an assumed name. She is not at all upset when they are arrested and jailed. Prison is the perfect place to hide from Thornton. However, life in prison isn't very enjoyable.
Bates attorney son, Gideon, the women are freed from jail, but Thornton is still hot on her heels. She must find a place to hide. Fortunately for her, Anna insists she stay with her family. Anna agrees, but is she really safe there? The author weaves actual historical facts into this fictional story.
I found the storyline and characters fascinating. The author did a great job of making the main character likeable and sympathetic, despite her being a con artist and thief. I was immediately transported back in time. I felt I was standing right alongside Elizabeth. I enjoyed every minute of this one. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own. Nov 09, Mark Baker rated it it was amazing Shelves: Elizabeth Miles makes her living as a con woman, an unusual profession for a woman in In her attempts to escape, she joins a group of suffragists outside the White House and is delighted when they are arrested.
But has she truly escaped the men searching for her? However, with those adjusted expectations pick up t Elizabeth Miles makes her living as a con woman, an unusual profession for a woman in However, with those adjusted expectations pick up this book because it is wonderful. The story is captivating and moves quickly; I always had a hard time putting the book down.
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This may be the first in a series, but the characters are already strong. Real history is woven in without slowing down the fictional story at all. I received a copy of this book. Read my full review at Carstairs Considers. When things go terribly wrong she is forced to hide among a group of rallying female suffragists. The tale that unfolds was clever and engaging. So much so that I finished the tale in just two sitting. Of course, she took some liberties, but I love when actual events are woven into a tale.
It gave an air of authenticity and notched up the suspense aspects. Elizabeth is such a lively character, and I found myself holding my breath with the situations she found herself in. Thompson made Elizabeth's story of escaping near death to befriending Anna seem genuine. Anna wants her life to matter, doesn't fancy marriage and finds herself drawn to Elizabeth. I loved the added threads concerning her and appreciated how the author addressed them particularly the LGBT issue.
In the s loving, someone of the same sex was never discussed despite the fact that homosexuality existed. We are treated to a romance, well several actually. The tale was balanced with the suspense thread at the center, and romantic elements threaded through the story. These features allowed for character growth, suspense and delightful moments to make your heart pitter-patter. Who will get their heart-broken? It was all so engaging.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer Oct 29, Bj rated it really liked it Shelves: Lovers of historical fiction that takes place during the women's suffragist movement in the US of the early s circa s will not want to miss City of Lies. There is also a dash of mystery and suspense thrown in to keep the reader guessing. When a con goes bad, grifter Elizabeth Lizzie Miles finds herself on the run.
Believing their mark Oscar Thornton has likely done in her brother, she's left with no choice but to seek desperate measures. It's at that moment--as she's running through the streets of s Washington DC--that she lands eyes on her possible salvation, a women's suffragist march mostly high society ladies who were protesting to earn the right to vote.
She quickly throws herself into the parade of women hoping to blend in, and when the entire group is arrested, Lizzie couldn't be happier as she knows it will give her a safe haven from Thornton and his crew that is out looking for her. What Lizzie, however, never could of imagined is that she would soon come to understand what this group of high society women a class she many times pretended to be in her cons, but never before felt a kinship with was fighting for.
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What at first is just sheer determination to fit in, soon becomes a leadership style and showing of courage that bring her to the attention of Mrs. Bates, one of the leaders of the movement, and Anna Vanderslice, a young suffragist who quickly becomes her devoted friend. The women endure terrible treatment in jail as its clear that politically the administration is trying to make an example of them in order to discourage them and others from demonstrating again.
This, however, doesn't deter them in their beliefs. Fortunately, Anna's brother David and Mrs. Bates son Gideon, who is a lawyer help secure a writ of habeas corpus, though there attempts to find the deputy to serve it on are less fruitful at least initially. Eventually, however, the women are released which of course is great news for all the prisoners, except Lizzie who now must try to evade Thornton again.
Fortunately, Lizzie also makes an impression on David and Gideon, who each want to woe her in their own way. Will Lizzie be able to maintain the friendships she has made and stay safe from Thornton? Moreover, Lizzie is no high society lady, even if she chooses to stay with her new friends, how will she maintain the illusion she has crafted? Will they find out who she really is? And if so will they remain by her side? City of Lies was a fast-action historical fiction title that kept me interested both with the suspense and the interesting and varied inter-relationships among the many characters.
I look forward to reading more of Victoria Thompson's titles in the future. Review copy provided for review purposes. Aug 18, Linda rated it liked it Shelves: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. IMHO, it was not a mystery. I thought of it as historical fiction with a few elements taken from true events. The upside for me was researching this time-gone-by. What was the truth, only you can decide. Though no year was given, it appeared to take place in late August, and the weeks that followed.
This was when the women suffrage 2. This was when the women suffragettes actually picketed President Woodrow Wilson in front of the White House. It was the underlying theme that encompassed City of Lies. If you are familiar with Maeve from the Gaslight books, grifter Elizabeth Miles was taken from the same mold: If I continue to read this series, I need hope her character blooms.
Like many first stories, there were quite a few characters and subplots. And, of course, the con. Plus a confused LBGT character and two men fascinated with one woman. Instead of polishing it off in less than 48 hours, it took me days to complete it. There was an abrupt HEA that could have made it a stand-alone; I assume there will be other stories. If I read the next one, it will be to see if the MCs expand.
View all 6 comments. Nov 05, Shelley rated it really liked it Shelves: The story features Elizabeth Miles, a young con woman who finds herself embroiled in intrigue in turn of the century New York. For the sake of this book, the year is America is about to enter World War I, but there is something on the home front that has driven some powerful men absolutely crazy. The Suffragist Movement is putting pressure on then President Wilson to pass legislation that will give women the right to vote. Oct 25, Celia rated it really liked it Shelves: Victoria Thompson, author of City of Lies, is an award winning author of the Gaslight Series, a series of 22 'cozy' mysteries that take place in turn of the century New York City.
I have not read too many cozy mysteries. But I am glad that I ran into this one. The plot revolves around cons perpetrated by Elizabet Victoria Thompson, author of City of Lies, is an award winning author of the Gaslight Series, a series of 22 'cozy' mysteries that take place in turn of the century New York City. They are to pose as a couple and work undercover, as bodyguards, to protect the soon to be Princess of Wales. The question is, how can Rae find proof of life for her mother, come to terms with her feelings for Devon, and manage to save the Princess, all while dressed for tea?
When the enigma, the secrets and the skeletons in the closet begin to be exposed, can Rae handle the truth? Book 5 - Under Fire Rae Kerrigan is determined to find her mother. No amount of convincing from Devon, or the Privy Council, is going to make her believe her mother is not alive, and Rae will stop at nothing to find her.
Torn between friendship and loyalty, Rae must also choose between Luke and Devon. The heart wants what the heart wants. Book 6 - End in Sight When life couldn't get anymore confusing, fate steps in and throws a curveball. Read more Read less.
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