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Oct 04, 2023
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Jan 27, 2023si64530 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A rich, atmospheric mystery set in Victorian England which is as much about the awakening independence of the key figure, Emily, as it is about the death of her husband, not even understood as a murder until almost the end of the novel. A…
Aug 29, 2019
I read about 30 pgs and it simply did not grab my attention as I prefer to be the status of reading any fiction. this is the first in its series
Oct 04, 2016Chapel_Hill_SarahW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Hooray! A new mystery series that I can sink my teeth into. The pace of this is a bit slower, but I enjoyed the details about ancient Greek history and literature. I also loved the characters including heroine Lady Emily. I particularly…
Aug 24, 2016ArapahoeBridget rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Sweet and compelling read, with nice mystery elements and a super likeable main character. If you enjoy historical stories or mysteries with determined heroines, this would be a great choice.
Apr 26, 2016nidofito rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Slow-going and detailed, yet accurately set and intellectually stimulating, And Only to Deceive provides a new look at historical mystery with widow Emily Ashton, who grieves for a husband she does not know and finds solace and interest in…
Jul 09, 2013
The book is reach in Greek mythology, statues, books and art in general. The plot keeps you entertain till the end. The romance is very passionate but elegantly described. Lady Emily, whose intelligence, independence and open minded does…
Jul 21, 2011
Lady Emily Ashton is married only a few months when her husband dies on a hunting trip in Africa. Coping with her somewhat guilty feelings?did she really love this man??she immerses herself in Philip's passion for Greece and its…
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Jun 11, 2011Thundymac rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A lot to enjoy in this light read. Mystery, romance, (not to much just a lttle mild hand holding) and a few good chuckles. And as for Colin, what a Sensitive New Age Guy!
Sep 20, 2009SGP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Victoria era mystery/romance with a new sleuth by the name of Lady Emily Ashton. If you like Jane Austen type books like the Mr. & Mrs. Darcy mysteries or Elizabeth Aston, you should find this enjoyable as well.