Elizabeth Essex

REVIEW:  Almost a Scandal by Elizabeth Essex

REVIEW: Almost a Scandal by Elizabeth Essex

For generations, the Kents have served proudly with the British Royal Navy. So when her younger brother refuses to report for duty, Sally Kent slips into a uniform and takes his place—at least until he comes to his senses. Boldly climbing aboard the Audacious, Sally is as able-bodied as any sailor there. But one man(…)

What Janine is Reading – Late 2011/Early 2012

What Janine is Reading – Late 2011/Early 2012

It’s been over three months (!) since my last “What Janine is Reading” post. I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to do one of these – the holidays got in the way, but it’s been six weeks since they ended and for that I don’t have a great excuse. Here’s what I(…)

REVIEW: The Danger of Desire by Elizabeth Essex

REVIEW: The Danger of Desire by Elizabeth Essex

Dear Ms. Essex: The Danger of Desire opens in the POV of a young woman named Meggs. Meggs, a London street thief, and her younger brother Timmy, are preparing to steal near the Admiralty building. Meanwhile, Captain Hugh McAlden is in the same building, meeting with Admiral Middleton, who tells him the Admiralty Board has(…)

REVIEW: A Sense of Sin by Elizabeth Essex

REVIEW: A Sense of Sin by Elizabeth Essex

Dear Ms. Essex, Your second novel, A Sense of Sin, came to my attention through the blurb that described the plot. He Could Be Her Ruin – After a shocking letter and then a mysterious warning about the dangers of unworthy men, Celia Burke is on edge. With her precarious position in society, the merest(…)