Where Shadows Dance (Sebastian St. Cyr, #6)

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Where Shadows Dance (Sebastian St. Cyr #6)

by C.S. Harris (Goodreads Author)

4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 · rating details · 1,535 ratings · 168 reviews

The “rich period detail [and] riveting action”* C.S. Harris delivers in her Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series reaches new heights as the aristocratic sleuth navigates dangerous political waters to bring a murderer to justice…
Regency London: July 1812.How do you set about solving a murder no one can reveal has been committed?That’s the challenge confronting C.S. Harris’s ari...more

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Published March 1st 2011 by NAL Hardcover

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Mar 24, 2012 Riccarla Roman rated it 5 of 5 stars

Another Sebastian St. Cyr book! (If you could see me now, I am doing my best Regency happy dance). I don't even care what he's doing - he's back.

Actually, it's a good thing that he is so charming because this mystery was the most intricate one yet. As he prepares for his upcoming wedding, he gets summoned by his physician friend Paul Gibson. Paul had had a body dug up, a young man who worked for the British government. He supposedly died in his sleep, but the stiletto wound at the base of his ne...more

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Jan 06, 2012 Cheryl A rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I discovered this series a couple of months ago and have been reading them (in order, of course!) quite quickly. I have enjoyed the mysteries in which Devlin find himself involved - his sense of justice and finding honor for victims of untimely deaths create a plausible premise for the activities of a titled gentleman of means. The ongoing thread of his parentage and relationship with his father add to the suspense.

Having said that, I found this installment a bit lacking on the "hook" factor. Wh...more

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Nov 30, 2011 Searock rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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:) This series remains a favorite and this book is one of the best. The recurring characters are all wonderful. There's humor and witty banter and historical shenanigans and lots of action. The romance has some complexity and is quite angsty and compelling (hooray for some glimmers of hope on that front). The romance, although not a major focus, is my favorite part and *possible spoiler* I felt thrilled when Sebastian realized some new feelings for Hero during a critical time in this story. I al...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, reviewed

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. So first off, because this is going to turn into a cranky [redacted]fest shortly, let me state that I did like this and it's pretty solid, but it is not my favorite in the series. A dead young man ends up on a dissection table but unfortunately his death was not as natural as it was reported. St. Cyr gets pulled into a political intrigue as he tries to discover just what had happened. We've got rafts of dead bodies this time around, (which I never find to be a detractor,) but the sheer amount of...more

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Jun 27, 2011 Cornerofmadness rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I love the Lord Sebastian Devlin series. Set in the early 1800's it stands out from all the historical mysteries that so love Victorian era England. Just 70 years before the 1880's the world was very different and underused. While all the mysteries are stand alone, there are two strong subplots that would be more enjoyable if you started at the beginning.

Devlin is brought into a murder investigation by his friend the one-legged surgeon/anatomist, Paul Gibson who received a body from the cemeter...more
I love the Lord Sebastian Devlin series. Set in the early 1800's it stands out from all the historical mysteries that so love Victorian era England. Just 70 years before the 1880's the world was very different and underused. While all the mysteries are stand alone, there are two strong subplots that would be more enjoyable if you started at the beginning.

Devlin is brought into a murder investigation by his friend the one-legged surgeon/anatomist, Paul Gibson who received a body from the cemetery (illegally dug up since dissection was illegal then) with a stiletto wound to his head. Young dead Mr. Ross was with the foreign affairs office and supposedly died from a heart attack.

Pretty much all of London's elite know Devlin only gets involved in deaths so keeping an investigation hushed is impossible. Ross's boss Sur Hyde, head if the foreign office is not pleased. The novel draws from real events in that at this time the foreign office is involved with Sweden, Russia, Napoleonic France and the United States who might declare war on British Canada.

Therefore, these doings would involve his father Earl of Hendon and his father's enemy Lord Charles Jarvis. Devlin can't rule out either of them as suspects. There are plenty of suspects, a French book dealer, Ross's landlady, also French nobility, the Russian and Turkish ambassadors, mysterious Americans and Swedes. Even Hero Jarvis's cousins Sabrina Cox, Ross's fiancée, and her unpleasant brother Jasper.

Hero, Lord Jarvis's daughter is equally caught up in the mystery. Here's where one of those subplots gone in. Two books back she and Devlin shared a near death experience and passions ran high and naturally, she's pregnant. In this time period that it utter ruin. Even highbred women could find themselves turned out onto the streets. Hero planned to go to Germany for several years and come home with an 'adopted' child. To Devlin's surprise, she finally agrees to be his wife. She is, to my mind, an excellent partner for him, brave, intelligent and outspoken.

The web of intrigue is well planned and the mystery fascinating. Devlin and Hero struggle to figure out who the murderer is before he or she kills them and plan a quickie wedding. It is one of the best mysteries I've read all year.

The down side is some of the subplots. We know that Devlin is in love with an actress, his father's illegitimate child, Kate and he still wants her in spite of her own marriage. Also, his father isn't really his father and Devlin is angry about the deception ((several people in the know told him to get over it since this man was his father in all but blood). The book harped on this all the way through, very annoying. I would like to be over with this. Also overdone was the loveless marriage deal with Devlin and Hero. Most marriages of the wealthy were more business deals but at least the end gave hope it would not be so loveless. Over all though it's excellent, almost five stars.
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May 04, 2011 LJ rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1800s, england, female_author, london, historical, regency_1811-20, ushc1sd

First Sentence: A cool wind gusted up, rustling the branches of the trees overhead and bringing with it the unmistakable clatter of wooden wheels approaching over cobblestones.

Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is surprised by an early morning visit from his friend Paul Gibson. Paul, surgeon who practices dissection and autopsies, received a body from the snatchers. The young man was said to have died of a heart attack but was murdered. Who better to turn then Devlin, an investigator with a sta...more First Sentence: A cool wind gusted up, rustling the branches of the trees overhead and bringing with it the unmistakable clatter of wooden wheels approaching over cobblestones.

Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is surprised by an early morning visit from his friend Paul Gibson. Paul, surgeon who practices dissection and autopsies, received a body from the snatchers. The young man was said to have died of a heart attack but was murdered. Who better to turn then Devlin, an investigator with a staunch belief in justice? Complications and matters of international intrigue arise when it’s learned that the deceased had worked for the Undersecretary of State for the Foreign Office. On a personal level, during an investigation two months prior, Devlin found himself in a life-threatening situation with Hero Jarvis, daughter of an enemy to his family. The situation resulted in the need for Devlin and Hero to marry. While neither father is happy about it, Devlin is learning Hero might make a better match for him than he’d have guessed.

Ms. Harris, without prologue or portent, draws you into a story from the first page and compels you to read on. Her dialogue reflects both the period and the economic status of each character, reflecting her attention to detail. Ms. Harris’ use of humor, even black humor, brings light to the dark.

With well-written descriptions, Ms. Harris paints visual pictures and provides a very strong sense of time and place. This is enhanced by the elements of historical information which not only add veracity to the story, but are fascinating and evidential of the author’s research on such things as the Bills of Mortality; information on deaths compiled by the elderly women in each parish for more than 200 years prior to 1812. There are, however, a lot of political maneuverings which are a bit confusing. The inclusion of a map would have been very helpful.

It is with the characters and their story that this book lets the reader down, particularly as compared to previous books in the series. I had to remind myself that the protagonist, St. Cyr, is not yet 30 years old and has received a major shock in learning that his past is not at all when he had been raised to believe. At the same time, he is a former soldier, and so the machinations and emotional angst are becoming a bit of a soap opera and his having preternaturally acute hearing and sight gets to be a bit much. The secondary protagonist of Hero Jarvis is delightfully independent and forward-thinking, while mindful of the rules and her role in society, but it did seem unlikely she would be quite as sanguine as she was in certain situations. But they are surrounded by other, quite wonderful characters, including the doctor and anatomist Gibson, St. Cyr’s young ‘tiger’ Tom and his majordomo Gibson.

Even with the weakness of the characters, “Where Shadows Dance” was an enjoyable book to read and fit well within the series, which should be read in order. It will be interesting to see where Ms. Harris takes the series from here. One hopes for more plot and less soap.

WHERE SHADOWS DANCE (Hist Mys-Sebastian St.Cyr-England-1812) – Good
Harris, C.S. – 6th in series
Obsidian, ©2011, US Hardcover – ISBN: 9780451232236
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Mar 28, 2011 Shauna rated it 4 of 5 stars

Pay no attention to the cover design. This book is indeed a Sebastian St. Cyr mystery set in 1812, despite the much later dress depicted on the cover. The cover artist deserves a one-start rating for this cover. It would have taken him or her only a minute to Google "1812 English women clothing" and find hundreds of accurate depictions to model the clothing on.

As for the story within the book, I really like Hero Jarvis, so I was pleased she got more page space in this book and we learned more a...more

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Mar 17, 2011 Linda O rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Mystery Series lovers. Those who like to develop a relationship with the main character(s).

Pub. March 2011 342 pages. Most recent addition to the series of Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, which I am always looking forward to. I like the writer's style, the main plot being interwoven with other, continuing but enriching subplots. Currently on Pg. 212, I'm forming a loose idea of what's behind the double murders, but Harris gives us numerous possibilities.

Sebastian's love life becomes more complicated that ever, in that he has offered marriage to Hero Jarvis, the daughter of him most power...more

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Feb 02, 2013 Molly Hall rated it 5 of 5 stars

Foreign spies and international political intrigue seem to be the running theme in my reading at the moment. It wasn't intentional, they just happened to be what I reached for. Fortunately, I haven't been disappointed. And the latest that I've closed the back cover on is no exception.

Where Shadows Dance is the sixth installment in C.S. Harris' remarkable Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series. Set in Regency London, the series follows aristocratic soldier-turned-sleuth St. Cyr, better known among nobl...more Foreign spies and international political intrigue seem to be the running theme in my reading at the moment. It wasn't intentional, they just happened to be what I reached for. Fortunately, I haven't been disappointed. And the latest that I've closed the back cover on is no exception.

Where Shadows Dance is the sixth installment in C.S. Harris' remarkable Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series. Set in Regency London, the series follows aristocratic soldier-turned-sleuth St. Cyr, better known among noble circles as Viscount Devlin. Traumatized by his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, Devlin has a fierce hatred of injustice and a strong commitment to a strict code of honor. One reviewer has described the series as stories "with the threat of danger, hints of humor, and a conclusion that will make your pulse race." I would have to agree. Although each book can be read on it's own, it's better to read these in order as the ever-evolving elements of Devlin's personal life are crucial to the series as a whole.

In Where Shadows Dance, the action picks up in July of 1812. The British government is working behind the scenes to bribe the Swedes with gold in exchange for Finland, while Russia pushes for an alliance with the British. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, the United States has declared war on Britain. (Interestingly, although the United States made the declaration on June 18, 1812, the news did not reach Britain until July 29. Hard to imagine in this world of instant communication.) In the midst of all this political intrigue, a rising star at the Foreign Office, Alexander Ross, purportedly dies in his sleep. But when Devlin's good friend, surgeon and anatomist Paul Gibson, discovers a stiletto wound at the base of Ross' skull, Devlin finds himself in the search for a killer threatening not only foreign diplomats, but his own family, as well.

This is a wonderful series. Harris does an excellent job of combining historical fiction, romance and mystery. Devlin is an extremely likable character - intelligent, charming, quick-witted and capable, he cuts a dashing figure through both the seedy back alleys and the finest drawing rooms of London. But he is also flawed enough to be real. The dialog is superb in these books and the attention to historical detail added in just the right amounts. The mysteries themselves are always extremely well done, with excellent plot and pacing. But it is the mystery of Devlin's past and his search for answers that really gives these books that extra element of suspense. And all of them have those fantastic titles: What Angels Fear; When Gods Die; Why Mermaids Sing, etc.

I'm looking forward to the next two in the series: When Maidens Mourn and What Darkness Brings.(less)

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Apr 11, 2012 Mitch rated it 4 of 5 stars

Didn't like this book as much as the previous entries in this series, but as a whole the Sebastian St. Cyr novels have been so well done compared to most other Regency novels that even this subpar installment's still better than average. My complaint this round's mainly that the murder mystery was fairly weak and almost overshadowed by the B plot, the Sebastian/Hero drama, but this book's still well written and well researched.

Unlike the previous couples of cases, this one's more of a spy caper,...more

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Apr 02, 2011 Barbara rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, mystery-thriller-goodies

I quite enjoy this series and this book did not disappoint.
I am coming to like Sebastian more and more and I've always been a Hero Jarvis fan. So I am very interested to see how their relationship is going to play out.
The plot is rather convoluted, with spies, Foreign Office people turning up dead, foreigners with links to the F.O. turning up dead, a chest of gold sovereigns and the very seductive 'wife' of the Turkish Emissary.
And, believe it or not, there is actually a bit of comic relief in...more

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Jan 17, 2012 Indiana rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical, regency-england, 2011, mystery, viscount

Enjoyed. As with all the other books in this series, this one begins with a dead body. Initially intended for anatomical study, it quickly becomes the subject of a murder investigation by Sebastian. The victim worked for the Foreign Office and his murder might be related to some of the recent political turmoil that has resulted on the Continent after Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Or possibly be related to trouble with the former Colonies as the War of 1812 looms. As Sebastian investigates, one...more

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Mar 22, 2012 Mirjam rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery

If you love to read and manage to read a lot of books you are bound to have many favourites. The Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery series is one of my many favourites. Part of the pull lies in the very attractive and appealing Sebastian St. Cyr, who is perfect hero material! Apart from a great and somewhat mysterious main character the series also boasts a recurring cast of entertaining supportive characters, like surgeon Paul Gibson, intelligent, capable and feministic Hero Jarvis or the ruthless, ulti...more

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Mar 21, 2011 Kim rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: crime-fiction

I really wish that I could give this book more than three stars, because there are some really good things about it. The author clearly does research the period and it is interesting to have actual people and events woven into the narrative. I also like the two main characters, particularly Hero who is full of spunk.

However, Ms Harris' writing seems to bring out my inner pedant, which is something I find hugely frustrating when I read a novel. For example, a minor character towards the beginnin...more I really wish that I could give this book more than three stars, because there are some really good things about it. The author clearly does research the period and it is interesting to have actual people and events woven into the narrative. I also like the two main characters, particularly Hero who is full of spunk.

However, Ms Harris' writing seems to bring out my inner pedant, which is something I find hugely frustrating when I read a novel. For example, a minor character towards the beginning of the novel is Astley Cooper, who was a prominent and influential surgeon of the period. In the novel, he is referred to as Dr Cooper. However, as a surgeon of that time, Cooper did not have a university degree. Surgery students were apprenticed to surgeons; medical students (who became physicians)went to university. Only physicians were accorded the title of "Doctor". Consequently, until relatively recently the correct title for a surgeon in Britain was "Mister" and not "Doctor". Another matter which brought out my inner pedant was the reference to a church as "St George's, Hanover", rather than "St George's, Hanover Square". (This was presumably an editing issue).

A further problem with Ms Harris' writing, in my opinion, is that it demonstrates a degree of laziness. There are times when I really wished she (or her editor) would make use of the thesaurus to which they no doubt have access. Some words are particularly overused. For example, in this novel, it was "hunkered". Sebastian did not crouch, bend down, bend over or kneel. He invariably "hunkered down" and the constant re-use of the same word was intrusive and irritating. Ms Harris also constantly re-uses the same descriptions: Hendon, for example, is hardly ever introduced into the narrative without his white hair and blue eyes being commented on.

In general terms the narrative also overuses the same plot points. Sebastian and Hero, either separately or together do very little investigation which does not involve going from one place to another in London and questioning their interlocateurs, who almost invariably answer all of their questions immediately (although not necessarily truthfully). This is interspersed with bouts of activitity in which they violently and efficiently dispose of their various assailants with no apparent repercussions.

I could go on about the problems I have with this novel, but I won't. Because for all my criticisms, I still enjoyed reading it and I will without doubt read the next instalment in the series. I guess this is because I like crime fiction and I love reading about the Regency period, so a series which combines both of those elements is pretty much a sure thing for me, even if the writing is not all I could hope for. (less)

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Mar 20, 2011 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: awesomeauthors, historical, mystery-horror

You know, I was all set to hate Hero and hate the fact that Sebastian wasn't with Kat, since they obviously belonged together. I kept waiting to see how the author was going to take care of the whole honor-bound marriage to Hero and get Sebastian and Kat together, even if she didn't finish that in this book. But now I wonder. I don't think Kat would ever let herself be talked into marriage with Sebastian, and the last scene in the book makes me start to be okay with this. I began liking Hero mor...more

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Jun 12, 2011 E. rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, regency

Nicely escalating story, Sebastian St. Cyr's friend, surgeon and anatomist Paul Gibson, embroils him in a murder mystery when the illegally obtained corpse displays signs of an assassin's touch rather than the weak heart which was ostensibly the cause of death. Sebastian and Lady Hero Jarvis are still coping with the repercussions of their unplanned intimate encounter and the antipathy between her father and everyone else does not help. Ongoing tensions between England and many other countries,...more

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Sep 05, 2012 Grace Li rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm going to be honest. The driving factor behind my reading of this is Sebastian and Hero's relationship. And by golly, was I pleased to see this proceed.

Romantic storyline aside, the mystery wasn't as riveting as I'd like it to be. Admittedly, this is quite subjective because I suppose my attention was directed elsewhere. However, it was still twisty and turn-ey enough to throw the scent off. And a good mystery (at least in my opinion), is one where the reader cannot pick out the culprit easi...more

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Mar 24, 2011 Jo (Mixed Book Bag) rated it 5 of 5 stars

The Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries are some of my favorites and I have been waiting for almost a year for Where Shadows Dance to be released. It was worth the wait. C.S. Harris has used the history of the time to write an outstanding mystery and I think Where Shadows Dance is one the best books of the series. England in 1812 is dealing with problems with France, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. The events during this time are the backdrop for the story in Where Shadows Dance.

Sebastian St. Cry...more The Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries are some of my favorites and I have been waiting for almost a year for Where Shadows Dance to be released. It was worth the wait. C.S. Harris has used the history of the time to write an outstanding mystery and I think Where Shadows Dance is one the best books of the series. England in 1812 is dealing with problems with France, Russia, Sweden, and the United States. The events during this time are the backdrop for the story in Where Shadows Dance.

Sebastian St. Cry’s friend, physician Paul Gibson, has just received the body of Alexander Ross from the resurrection men. Hiring someone to dig up the newly dead is the only way for a physician to get bodies to study. Paul wanted Alexander Ross because he was a young man who died in his sleep from a heart attack. However, when he examined the body he found that Ross had not died from a heart attact but had been stabbed in the neck by a stiletto. That is when he called his friend Sebastian to investigate. Then a second body is found with the same type of wound. What follows are more deaths and more questions.

Sebastian is dealing with more than the mystery of these deaths. His relationship with Hero Jarvis is continuing to develop. Hero has agreed to become his wife and she joins in helping him gain information needed to solve the cases. While they work well together both hide information from the other and trust is a big issue between the two.

Where Shadows Dance is filled with both internal and external conflict and is a perfect blend of mystery and romance. The relationship between Sebastian and Hero is a subtle dance. C.S. Harris shows that less is more in portraying the attraction between the two. The last chapter is the book is perfect. It answers one question while leaving much to the imagination and setting the stage for future books.

You can read Where Shadows Dance as a stand-alone but don’t. So much of the overall plot is woven in each of the books that there is much you would miss by only reading this book. Start with the first book and watch as conflict results from secrets both know and unknown. The books in order are:

What Angles Fear
When Gods Die
Why Mermaids Sing
Where Serpents Sleep
What Remains of Heaven

The next book in the series, book 7 titled When Maidens Mourn, went to the publisher on March 1st and will be released in March 2012. Book 8 is also under contract and is scheduled to come out 8 months after book 7. (less)

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Mar 12, 2013 Josephine rated it 4 of 5 stars

I always have a lingering worry that as a series progresses, the books may become a bit formulaic. C.S. Harris avoids this trap with the intriguing premise of solving a murder no-on-thinks-is-a-murder.

The utterly dispassionate way in which Sebastian and Hero plan their wedding is charming, as is the way their parents and family react to the news.

Despite his sangfroid, I think we see quite a bit of Sebastian’s humanity in the way he interacts with his friends and servants, his family, and how h...more

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Mar 11, 2011 Kim Ryser rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I really enjoyed this entry in the series. It's difficult to keep interest in an ongoing series, but the author has done a good job by introducing Hero Jarvis as a main character. I really enjoy the relationship between Sebastian and Hero and was glad to see more of it here. The actual mystery plot was a bit overcomplicated. Points for making it deal with real geo-political events, but the murders and suspects were so numerous and quick paced that there was no real chance of keeping it all strai...more

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Mar 24, 2011 Jennifer rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: historical mystery fans

Shelves: historical, mystery

I'd planned to take my time with this book. Planned to take my time and read it slowly because I know it's likely to be awhile before we get the next installment.

I started it last night at about 10:00 and finished it at about 3:00am.

So much for my big plans, huh?

Once I started reading, I literally could not force myself to stop. For me, though, it wasn't so much the mystery that kept me reading as it was for the interaction between Sebastian and Hero. While the mysteries themselves are always so...more I'd planned to take my time with this book. Planned to take my time and read it slowly because I know it's likely to be awhile before we get the next installment.

I started it last night at about 10:00 and finished it at about 3:00am.

So much for my big plans, huh?

Once I started reading, I literally could not force myself to stop. For me, though, it wasn't so much the mystery that kept me reading as it was for the interaction between Sebastian and Hero. While the mysteries themselves are always so well done, the main selling point for these books to me is the character interaction and development. Ms. Harris has crafted a wonderfully complex character in Sebastian St. Cyr, and Hero is proving to be the same.

(I'm putting the rest of this under a spoiler cut, though I'm not going into great detail, I do allude to some events that would be considered spoilers. Better safe than sorry, right?)

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Jul 28, 2011 Kate rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: historical-fiction, mystery, favorites

One of the best in the series. I just loved it, and I realized today... I really like all of the continuing characters in this series. Sebastian, Jarvis, Hero, Hendon, Kat, they're all very layered and I love that!

The author has only dropped subtle hints about Sebastian's true heritage, and I can't wait to see where that all goes. I don't think the next book could possibly be the last!

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Feb 11, 2013 Nancy rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, historical

Viscount Devlin should be preparing for his wedding, but he’s distracted by a series of murders involving foreign diplomats. When his fiancée’s life is threatened, finding the killer becomes paramount. The body count keeps increasing as he seeks clues that bring him back to the same group of suspects. Secrets unravel that affect kingdoms but no one is unraveled more than Miss Hero Jarvis, about to become the handsome viscount’s wife.

I can’t wait to see what happens to Hero and Devlin in the upc...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Teea rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: drama-drama-drama, mystery-adventure

On the cover of this book there is a line from a reviewer that says something like " If you love Julia Quinn you'll love this book". If I had seen this before I started this series I would never have picked up the first book. These books are first and foremost an exciting mystery. Quinn's novels are ridiculous sex scenes with short bouts of dialogue and absurd story lines. Harris' novels are well researched historical mysteries. The characters are interesting and seem to stay true to the time an...more

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Mar 04, 2011 Nina rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of the series who like Hero

Shelves: 3-5-stars, character-crushes, favorite-characters, historical-fiction, series, mystery, 19th-century, favorite-couples, great-britain, europe

I really liked this book!

Though I could be a little bias because I just really love Hero. She's definitely my favorite heroine of any book. If you're looking to read something with a strong and capable girl who's not annoying, then I recommend this series just for her.

I'm really enjoying how the personal lives of the characters are unfolding (if you're a Hero/Sebastian fan you'll be happy), along with all the long running mysteries (the necklace, Jarvis' secrets, certain characters parentage),...more

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Jan 21, 2013 Katie rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Jun 08, 2011 Rebecca Curtis rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I did like this book in that it was a nice read and was fairly clean although kinda creepy at parts.

The story goes that Lord Devlin investigates murders and his friend the anatomist Gibson exhumes a body that everyone thinks died from heart failure, he finds this is not the case due to the nasty cut at the back of the guys head. How does this become a book? Well the dude worked for the war office of England that's how. There are lots of characters in this book and sometimes it was hard to follow...more

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Feb 03, 2013 Quinby6696 Frank rated it 4 of 5 stars

Continuing my obsession with my now best friend, C.S. Harris, I like these mysteries better and better. Sebastian (spoiler alert) must now wed Hero Jarvis, daughter of his worst enemy, but, as always, Harris throws in her usual monkey wrenches. My daughter loves the books, but asked me if I had anything a bit lighter since they are so full of gore. I guess I'm just ghoulish -- doesn't bother me at all. I especially love Sebastian's friend, Paul Gibson, who does all the dissections. I'm beginning...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Dawn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: historic-fiction

The sixth offering of the Sebastian St. Cyr series does not disappoint. In this addition Irish surgeon Paul Gibson discovers that a young man working in the Foreign Office did not die of heart failure as was reported but was murdered; so naturally Gibson calls on his friend the Viscount Devlin (St. Cyr) to solve the case. C.S. Harris once again seamlessly weaves historic content (in this case England on the brink of war with the United States) in her fictional universe; the writing style evokes...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Cyndi rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery

I was not expecting to like this but picked up the audio book because I needed something to listen to while cleaning house. Set in London during Napoleon's time it is full of intrigue, murder and foreign diplomats from France, Russia, England and those pesky upstart Americans! A Lord finds himself mixed up in a series of murders and has to find the connection to solve the mystery. The relationship between him and his betrothed was enticing and I was entertained. Reference to the Blue Stockings,...more

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Candice Proctor, aka C.S. Harris and C.S. Graham, is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than a dozen novels including the Sebastian St. Cyr Regency mystery series written under the name C.S. Harris, the new C.S. Graham thriller series co-written with Steven Harris, and seven historical romances. She is also the author of a nonfiction historical study of the French Revolution. Her books...more

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What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr, #1)

Where Serpents Sleep (Sebastian St. Cyr, #4)

Why Mermaids Sing (Sebastian St. Cyr, #3)

What Remains of Heaven (Sebastian St. Cyr, #5)

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