Book Excerpt | A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch
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A Scheming in Parliament
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About A Scheming in Parliament
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Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he’s quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club.
Miss Philippa Cashel’s mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend’s past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?
Bertie’s and Philippa’s missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England’s government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.
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About Erica Vetsch
Erica Vetsch is a New York Times best-selling author and ACFW Carol Award winner, and has been a Romantic Times top pick for her previous books. She loves Jesus, history, romance, and watching sports. This transplanted Kansan now makes her home in Rochester, Minnesota. Learn more about Erica at ericavetsch.com.
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Excerpt from A Scheming in Parliament
Finally, Philippa felt like a member of the team. An invitation to the sanctum sanctorum? To meet with Marcus and Sir Bertrand? She hoped a mission lay before them. As much as she loved Eleos and ministering to the women at the school, if she were honest, she craved more excitement.
Philippa stepped from the bustling Piccadilly street into the calm of Hatchard’s, her movement accompanied by the tinkle of a tiny bell over the door. She inhaled the scent of paper and leather. The only place she had seen with more books than Hatchard’s was the library at Haverly House.
Mary Rush, Philippa’s maid, followed her into the bookseller’s. Mary reached out to touch one of the beautiful tomes, then withdrew her hand. A guilty expression crossed her face, and Philippa hid a smile. She felt that way sometimes too, as if the finer things in life were beyond her reach.
But this was one fine gift she could offer the girl, who had so little to cherish in this life.
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This looks like an awesome read. Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
This looks like a very enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome!
This particular excerpt is interesting, especially the glimpse at the character’s appreciation of books.
I agree!
Thank you for sharing. I’m looking forward to reading this series.
You’re very welcome!
Sounds captivating
I think so, too!
I’m excited to read this.
Yay! Me, too. 🙂
I like it..investigating from the inside..
I’m excited to read it!
thanks so much for sharing about A Scheming in Parliament today 🙂
My pleasure!
It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome!