A Dangerous Legacy (An Empire State Novel Book #1)

Elizabeth Camden

Oct 2017 · An Empire State Novel Book 1 · Bethany House

About this ebook

Page-Turning Romance and Intrigue in Award-Winning Author's Next Historical Novel

Lucy Drake's mastery of Morse code has made her a valuable asset to the American news agencies as a telegrapher. But the sudden arrival of Sir Colin Beckwith at rival British news agency Reuters puts her hard-earned livelihood at risk. Newly arrived from London, Colin is talented, handsome, and insufferably charming.

Despite their rivalry, Lucy realizes Colin's connections could be just what her family needs to turn the tide of their long legal battle over the fortune they were swindled out of forty years ago. When she negotiates an unlikely alliance with him, neither of them realizes how far the web of treachery they're wading into will take them.

Ratings and reviews

This is book one in the Empire State series, and I look forward to reading more from this series. This book has some laughter, mystery, loyalty, frustration, personal growth, history and of course romance. Sir Colin Beckwith, is a handsome and frustrating man. There were times I wanted to just shake some since into him, however I think given the time period he acted exactly as he should have. I loved his personality, determination and the way Camden just made him an imperfect hero type character in this novel. Lucy Drake, is a unique lady. She is pretty, hardworking, and determined woman. Who is trying to finally make right the on going family feud, sometimes at any cost it seems. I love her relationship with her brother and also the sparks and laughter she and Colin share.

Brilliantly researched, but even (especially?) a hereditary baronet is addressed as Sir Colin or Lord Beckworth, not as Sir Beckworth. (Though some of the characters might logically make that mistake!)

Well-crafted and believable characters face challenges and difficulties as they struggle in the face of dangerous adversaries. Decisions must be made, but what will guide the final choice? A gripping read!

About the author

Elizabeth Camden is the author of ten historical novels and two historical novellas and has been honored with both the RITA Award and the Christy Award. With a master's in history and a master's in library science, she is a research librarian by day and scribbles away on her next novel by night. She lives with her husband in Florida. Learn more at www.elizabethcamden.com.