The Hanover Square Affair

Ashley Gardner · Jennifer Ashley

Feb 2011 · Captain Lacey Regency Mysteries Book 1 · Jennifer Ashley

About this ebook

London 1816

Cavalry captain Gabriel Lacey returns to Regency London from the Napoleonic wars, burned out, fighting melancholia, his career ended. His interest is piqued when he learns of a missing girl, possibly kidnapped by a prominent member of Parliament. Lacey's search for the girl leads to the discovery of murder, corruption, and dealings with a leader of the underworld. At the same time, he struggles with his own transition from a soldier's life to the civilian world, redefining his role with his former commanding officer, and making new friends--from the top of society to the street girls of Covent Garden.

Ratings and reviews

This "who donnit" kept me reading & reading. Quite a twist at the ending. Captain Lacey makes an ideally mysterious hero. His personal burdens are heavy, but he tries to overcome them with a strict personal code of conduct.

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Very very good, mystery. Even I did not guess who did it. Really enjoyable romp. Lots of action, and no boring sex. Just what I like. Can't wait for next one.

About the author

Award-winning Ashley Gardner is a pseudonym for New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley. Under both names—and a third, Allyson James—Ashley has written more than 100 published novels and novellas in mystery and romance. Ashley's books have been translated into more than a dozen languages and have earned starred reviews in Publisher's Weekly and Booklist. More about the Captain Lacey series can be found at the website: www.gardnermysteries.com.