The Secret History of the Pink Carnation - Lauren Willig
by Zia ~ March 25th, 2006. Filed under: Books.
Eloise Kelly is a graduate student who goes to England to research the Scarlet Pimpernel and the Purple Gentian, two dashing spies during the Napoleonic Wars. Imagine her surprise when she is given full access to the papers of an old English family and discovers a third spy forgotten by history. Her excitement knows no bounds at the prospect of learning more about the Pink Carnation — and so does her irritation with the gorgeous nephew in the family. Love in two time periods! A Regency-esque romance! Compelling plot! What’s not to love? Finished the book and realized that it was the first of the series — and thank heavens the second book is already written and I am only number nine in line at the library. Light reading at its best. Very fun and highly recommend.
June 5th, 2006 at 8:30 am
[…] Eloise Kelly’s adventures continue in this sequel to The Secret History of the Pink Carnation. Now that she has discovered the identity of the Pink Carnation, she needs more! Which all resides at the country estate of Colin Selwick. Naturally, he’s not happy to have her; she has been foisted on him by his aunt who has taken a liking to her. Nonetheless, tensions escalate, they nearly get together, and she discovers the story of the Black Tulip. Another riveting tale, and I’m bummed that the next installment isn’t going to be published until November. « Eat the Document - Dana Spiotta […]