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But it was one or two too many plot twists for me to enjoy it until the end. And strangely, I still think it’s a brilliant book. I, then, went quickly through the ratings of my GR friends, and I can absolutely see why they loved it. I do not want to give Paxton’s book three stars. So, yesterday I finished Paxton’s book Rogue Spy and wondered whether it would be a good idea to write a review straight away.

Thanks for the b-r and for your patience! An excellent series and I recommend.īuddy read with the lovely Lyuda. I love all of the spy stuff in these books and she writes it so well.

I admire Bourne's writing and the depths of her characterisations, as well as her masterful grasp of the history of the period. The characters and plot are a little complicated at times, and I feel as if I understood it all much better this time around.

Overall I enjoyed this book more on this second time of reading it. Some really great characterisations there. I also liked the whole crazy and energetic Baldoni family and their role in the story. All of this was revealed gradually, and it did build up interest and richness in the story. And that Thomas really loved Cami and had no interest in all in the rich inheritance she was unexpectedly heir to. Then that The Merchant was a well-educated Englshman/traitor, and moreover the heir to an earl. The events of their childhoods have shaped them.

Both of them suffered abusive childhoods when they were French 'Caches', made into mini spies by their cruel masters. Like Cami, Thomas has also hidden his past deep within him. When she is suddenly put in danger, she runs into Thomas Paxton, a British spy. It helps you understand the characters and their back stories better, and overall makes it more enjoyable.Ĭamille has been hiding her real identity for most of her life. IMO the whole series is better read in chronological order, which makes this the third book (with Spymaster's Lady the second). Set mostly in London, this book is set at the same time, or with a little overlap, as The Spymaster's Lady.