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Think of England (Think of England #1)

K.J. Charles

Start date: August 1, 2014

Finish date: August 31, 2014

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Feb 16, 2014 Ami rated it really liked it

Shelves: mm-romance-or-erotica, mm-historical-medieval-steampunk

Captain Archie Curtis was invited to a country house by Sir Hubert Armstrong where he instantly clashed with fellow guest, Daniel da Silva. But Curtis came with a mission, he was planning to find out whether Sir Hubert had a thing to do with faulty guns and the accident that himself was involved. That was Curtis's goal. But what was da Silva was up to?

When I was younger, Agatha Christie's books were my main (and constant) companion. I loved her books, her small-town mystery, or simply when a nu Captain Archie Curtis was invited to a country house by Sir Hubert Armstrong where he instantly clashed with fellow guest, Daniel da Silva. But Curtis came with a mission, he was planning to find out whether Sir Hubert had a thing to do with faulty guns and the accident that himself was involved. That was Curtis's goal. But what was da Silva was up to?

When I was younger, Agatha Christie's books were my main (and constant) companion. I loved her books, her small-town mystery, or simply when a number of characters being thrown in the same space -- a big mansion, a train, an island -- and havoc happened. Then it was revealed that the players involved were not exactly like they seemed. This was what I felt with the beginning of K.J. Charles's latest historical, Think of England. Here we had several guests ... and a backdrop mystery that soon was revealed and the players were keeping secret (the best twist coming from da Silva himself). I had no issues with the big players introduced, again probably because of my reminiscing the Agatha Christie's books.

While the start was a bit slow but the pace soon picked up and it became quite a thrill. For me, this story felt like slow beat of a drum that just getting faster. I immediately pulled into the wonderful combination of chemistry between Curtis and da Silva, the suspense, the action, and biting my nails to see how Curtis and da Silva could get out from the dangerous situation that they were in.

My complaints would probably more on the predictability of the bad guys. I just thought that it was way too obvious, too predictable, and I was expecting twists in regards to the identity of players. Heck, I even saw the (view spoiler) by a mile. I think when it comes to a mystery, I am expecting something more.

However, in overall, this was a satisfying read. It cements K.J. Charles as one of best new authors in 2013 for me and has definitely stayed in my favorite author list. ...more

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Feb 17, 2014 ttg rated it it was amazing

Shelves: reviews, favorites, m-m, kindle-lendable

4.5 stars – A wonderful, delightful, and delicious historical romance/suspense that follows stiff and proper Archie Curtis, still reeling from his debilitating injury that forced him out of his military service (one that he thought would be his life career) as he travels to a secluded country estate for a two-week sojourn. Although his intentions are less about relaxing and more about uncovering some mysteries that may be hidden behind all the gilded wealth.

To Archie’s chagrin, among the other ...more

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Jun 14, 2014 Kate rated it it was amazing

review coming (at H&H)...Loved these two.

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Feb 17, 2014 Colette rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, m-m, thriller-espionage, historical

Bloody marvelous!

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Aug 10, 2014 Wendy rated it it was amazing

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Very different from The Magpie Lord and just as wonderful. I liked Curtis and Daniel, but I have to admit to having a particular soft spot for da Silva because I used to have people put on my shifts at work other people had a hard time working with, but I got along with just fine. The plot is intriguing and I didn't want it to end----and at such an interesting spot! I hope we see more of these two (and I did giggle when the title showed up in the book--okay, more of a LOL). ...more

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