Synopsis (Goodreads):
Just as merchant’s daughter Felicity Mayson is spurned once again because of her meager dowry, she receives an unexpected invitation to Lady Blackstone’s country home. Being introduced to the wealthy Oliver Ratley is an admitted delight, as is his rather heedless yet inviting proposal of marriage. Only when another of Lady Blackstone’s handsome guests catches Felicity’s attention does she realize that nothing is what it seems at Doverton Hall. Government agent Philip McDowell is infiltrating a group of cutthroat revolutionaries led by none other than Lady Blackstone and Ratley. Their devious plot is to overthrow the monarchy, and their unwitting pawn is Felicity. Now Philip needs Felicity’s help in discovering the rebels’ secrets—by asking her to maintain cover as Ratley’s innocent bride-to-be. Philip is duty bound. Felicity is game. Together they’re risking their lives—and gambling their hearts—to undo a traitorous conspiracy before their dangerous masquerade is exposed.
My Review:
‘A Dangerous Engagement’ is the third and last book of ‘The Regency Spies of London’ series. I really enjoyed reading this book. I think the theme of spies is more prominently dealt with in this book than in other two books, although I loved those books as well. Felicity may not be my favorite lead heroine, as I loved Leorah more, but still I also feel that she could be any real girl in the situation she was dealing with. Another thing that I can’t help but notice is that Dickerson’s heroines remind me of Jane Austen. Where Leorah reminded me of Elizabeth Bennet and Emma; Felicity reminded me of Jane Bennet in her wise and polite demeanor. This story is about Felicity Mayson who is a bit short of luck in securing a suitor for herself, not because of her looks as she is beautiful, but because she has no fortune. She is used to the way young man drawn to her to see her beauty but as soon as they come to know of her fortune, they start ignoring her. Due to a series of unexpected scenes, she finds herself got engaged with someone possessing good fortune but she ends up trying to break free from that engagement. Well, I must say the title perfectly fits the story. Many may find Felicity a bit annoying but I don’t. Any girl in her place would be equally scared, conscious, always on her guard and a bit jittery all the time. Still, Felicity is not my favorite character in this story; my favorite character was Philip McDowel. He is so handsome, courageous and equally thoughtful character. I also like how Dickerson ended it, perfect ending; I found myself feeling happy for Felicity and also for her Aunt Agnes. I gave this book 4.5 stars partially because I loved this story, as there was nothing to not like it about, but also because I have a thing for Regency era romances. I like those extravagant ball scenes, beautiful dresses of ladies (not how males used to dress up), huge estates, the way those ladies used to carry themselves and of course their covert affection and romance scenes. Yeah, it is definitely a worth read!
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