Ladies of Intrigue: 3 Tales of 19th-Century Romance with a Dash of Mystery

Michelle Griep

Feb 2019 · Barbour Publishing

About this ebook

3 Page-Turners Under One Cover from Reader Favorite Michelle Griep!
Can truth and love prevail when no one is as they appear?
 
The Gentleman Smuggler’s Lady
Cornish Coast, 1815
When a prim and proper governess returns to England from abroad, she expects to comfort her dying father—not fall in love with a smuggler. Will Helen Fletcher keep Isaac Seaton’s unusual secret?
 
The Doctor’s Woman (A Carol Award Winner!)
Dakota Territory, 1862
Emmy Nelson, daughter of a missionary doctor, and Dr. James Clark, city doctor aspiring to teach, find themselves working side by side at Fort Snelling during the Dakota Uprising. That is when the real clash of ideals begins.
 
A House of Secrets
St. Paul, Minnesota, 1890
Ladies Aide Chairman, Amanda Carston resolves to clean up St. Paul’s ramshackle housing, starting with the worst of the worst: a “haunted” house that’s secretly owned by her beau—a home that’s his only means of helping brothel girls escape from the hands of the city’s most infamous madam.

Ratings and reviews

Fans of Christian historical romance will not be disappointed with Michelle Griep's collection of short stories. This is a collection of three different stories, about three intriguing women, all from three different time periods. The first story The Gentleman Smuggler's Lady, written about the Cornish Coast in 1815. The book starts out with intrigue and suspense. Helen Fletcher is sailing from Ireland, where she worked as a nanny. She is coming home to care for her ailing father a pastor. She goes up top of the ship, thinking it is time to depart the ship and instead gets carried off by a smuggler robing them. This book had me at the heartstrings right from the first page. The Second The Doctor's Woman was about Dakota Territory in 1862. Emmy Nelson has just lost her missionary father, who was a doctor. Her aunt has sent a carriage for her to come live with her in the big city. The wild west is no place for a lady. Emmy has loved living out west and helping her father with his medical practice. The new doctor for Fort Snelling has been delayed and the fort is at present without a doctor. Two soldiers come for her father, due to a major accident. Learning that her father has died they convince Emmy to come and take car of the patient, she is all they have. Just as she is giving instructions, in walks the city doctor Dr. James Clark. Right from the start it is obvious they have two ways of doing things. It is interesting to see who is going to learn the most from the other. A House Of Secrets is the third story in this set, from St. Paul, Minnesota and 1890. Amanda Carston is waiting with her best friend Moe, for her fiance' to pick them up for their engagement party. He finally arrives dreadfully late with a police officer. The secrets and surprises go on and on from there. Ms. Griep is an incredible storyteller. I enjoyed this collection of short stories and think it would make a wonderful gift. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books through NetGalley. The opinions expressed here are my own.

This book was a lot of fun to read. Who doesn’t love a heroine who knows her mind? Everyone in each story is so unique and I would’ve happily read a full length novel about any of them. It’s also nice to be able to finish a story and grab another cup of coffee before you dig into the next one. Griep kept my interest the whole time, and I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next. Knowing your mind and letting it get you into trouble often go hand in hand. I loved seeing these ladies grow and learn to lean on others instead of just themselves. A prime example of how we are often better with a helpmate. From a nurse to a lady of society everyone can make a difference, and I enjoyed being along for the ride. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Romance with intrigue mixed in. Some story’s started with the main characters butting heads, while in another they were already in love, but had secrets that can hurt even the strongest bonds. I enjoyed every moment of it. I received a copy of this book from Barbour Books and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Intrigue, indeed! 3 really great stories. Wonderfully written characters and story lines that will keep you turning the pages. Michelle Griep, in my opinion, is a master at bringing so many elements together in a story...love, hope, intrigue, mystery, heartbreak, sorrow and forgiveness. Some of her books really keep you on your toes. All 3 stories in Ladies of Intrigue are quick reads and very good. I highly recommend this book and all others written by this author. “I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review.”

About the author

Michelle Griep’s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the Christy Award-winning author of historical romances: A Tale of Two Hearts, The Captured Bride, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood’s Ward, A Heart Deceived, and Gallimore, but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan. If you’d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com or stalk her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. And guess what? She loves to hear from readers! Feel free to drop her a note at [e-mail].