A- Reviews19th century / conversational review / London / Lydia-Joyce / mystery / reviews27 Comments
In which Jennie and Janine discuss Lydia Joyce’s newest historical romance, Wicked Intentions. Jennie: I have read all five of Lydia Joyce’s previous books; my grades for them have ranged from B+ to C-. This range sort of encapsulates my experience with her work none of her books has been ... more >
B Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book Reviews19th century / England / Historical Romances / Lydia-Joyce / marriage-of-convenience / mystery18 Comments
Dear Ms. Joyce, When we first encounter Colin Radcliffe, the hero of your fifth book, Shadows of the Night, it is the morning of his wedding day and he has just risen from the bed he shared with Emma Morel, his married mistress. Colin agrees to Emma’s suggestion that they ... more >
A Review Category / A- Reviews / Book Reviews19th century / class-difference / crime / Historical Romances / London / Lydia-Joyce / Masquerade18 Comments
Dear Ms. Joyce, I've been reading your books since The Veil of Night came out. I thought it was a bit above average for a debut, but conventional. The two books that followed were somewhat stronger in my opinion. All three showed a talent for conjuring an atmosphere, and main ... more >