In such a fast-paced novel, with adventures and turnabouts and surprise revelations and secret pasts every other chapter, it is main character India that really makes the novel something really quite special. I admit that I am not one for historical mysteries all that often - I usually stay more on the straight historical fiction side of the genre - but I will willingly make exceptions for any and all further India Black novels to come. Another of my done-in-one-sitting reads, India Black has set a high standard for the rest of the novels that will follow in this promising series from a talented author. Reading this was easy, entertaining, and so very fun this is one of those novels that grabs you from the very first page and never really lets go.

And, now, I am a stalwart fan of both India Black and the author behind this highly creative and immensely fun novel, Carol K. And in dire need of a reread, just for fun. I just finished this whirlwind novel of adventure, humor and mystery just minutes ago, and friends, I am impressed. Is their own tempestuous relationship they will have to weather as IndiaĪnd French attempt to resist the mutual attraction between them - anĪttraction that can prove as deadly as the conspiracy entangling them.Įxcuse me if I am extremely a little fangirly right now. Intent on spiriting the stolen documents out of England. The English coast, all the while chasing the Russian agents who are Takes them from the Russian embassy to Claridge's Hotel, from London to The handsome British spy, discovers India disposing of Latham's body,Īnd blackmails her into recovering the missing documents. India is unexpectedly thrust into a deadly game between Russian andīritish agents who are seeking the military secrets Latham carried. Of the War Office dies from a heart attack while visiting her brothel, Keeping her tarts in line, avoiding the police, and tolerating theĬlergyman bent on converting her girls. The beautiful young madam India Black is occupied with her usual tasks.

Carol k carr india black