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Summary: Absolutely the best in the series!!!!
Review: First off - read these books in order - you will so much more enjoy them and understand them!! This was the best of all - partly because so many other stories had been building from the first book and were resolved but mostly because James and Phillipa might be the most connected of the couples. I just loved Flip - and James thinking her a young lad and liking her so much as a friend and her able to learn so much about James by being a lad - it was a unique way for them to become close. Then when she pretends to be his fantasy a harem dancer - wow that was just so romantic. The whole plot of this book was easier to follow and much more interesting than the prior book - and truly a page turner. There are still a few loose ends to tie up. And I cannot wait for the Charmer.
Rating:
Summary: Best in the Series - so far
Review: I could not put this book down. James, Flip, and Robbie are just such great characters! This was definitely the best in the Liar Club Series so far. It was also nice to see some of the characters from the other books too.
Rating: 
Summary: Good but not the best in the series
Review: I debated about the rating on this one. James had been built up from the first book, so I was really looking forward to his story. However, he is so full of guilt (understandable as it is) that it quickly becomes tiresome. Fewer but more poignant instances would have been a better approach. Phillipa, while intelligent and brave, also seems very young. As is typical of the series, the hero-spy has trouble unmasking the heroine, that is, seeing her for who she truly is and determining her guilt or innocence. Makes you wonder about their spying abilities, which is actually mentioned by the heroines. This time that flaw is more grating somehow. Robbie is a delightful boy and is well used to bring out traits of both protagonists. The intrigue is more prominent in this book. There is less humor and true romance, though the chemistry is there. At first, it's all friendship for James--thankfully no "lusting for a man" stuff. But Phillipa (Flip) is smitten early on. Her decisions serve to bring up James' guilt and self-directed anger. Their reconciliation seems too quick and the epilogue adds little that's new. I'm waiting to learn what happened, will happen to Ren. Somewhere between 3 & 1/2 and 4 stars.
Rating:
Summary: Best of the three
Review: I liked this book.... Its the best of the three in this series so far. I loved how Ms Bradley, made the character, Philippa Atwater, pretend to be a man. Was a fun read. James Cunnington is just right in romance, and the son he adopts Robbie makes the story flow nice.
I think Celeste Bradley, is a wonderful writer. I love the spy, romance themes of her books. They are all worth reading..this one especially. The only reason it gets only 4 stars, is they don't hold me long...they all take me a while to read, not the kind of books that make me not eat...not clean the house...not sleep ..wanna play hooky...5 star kind of books. But they are all worth a peek. Not keepers... but getting there.
Rating:
Summary: Best of the three
Review: I liked this book.... Its the best of the three in this series so far. I loved how Ms Bradley, made the character, Philippa Atwater, pretend to be a man. Was a fun read. James Cunnington is just right in romance, and the son he adopts Robbie makes the story flow nice.
I think Celeste Bradley, is a wonderful writer. I love the spy, romance themes of her books. They are all worth reading..this one especially. The only reason it gets only 4 stars, is they don't hold me long...they all take me a while to read, not the kind of books that make me not eat...not clean the house...not sleep ..wanna play hooky...5 star kind of books. But they are all worth a peek. Not keepers... but getting there.
Rating:
Summary: Can't wait for the next book!
Review: I've really enjoyed all three books in Celeste Bradley's series so far and eagerly anticipate the next one! James does come across as rather obtuse for a master spy, but there is a suggestion in the book that perhaps his talents really lay in other areas. James is far from the typical calm and collected spy that populates the pages of most romance novels. Rather, he's passionate, kind and rather impetuous. One senses that of the two Phillipa would have made the better spy! Kudos to Ms. Bradley for not going with the clichéd "Why am I lusting after a man?" plotline but rather developing a true friendship between the lead characters (and their sidekicks).
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Summary: Great read!
Review: In 1813 London, James Cunningham trusts no one ever since his lady love Lavinnia Winchell kidnapped him to learn the names of the Liars Club members, troublemakers to her patron Napoleon. James feels guilty because he revealed those names and much of the group died. He seeks evidence to implicate Lavinnia, but she insists it was a love tryst that went wrong. Phillipa Atwater remains unsure what to do as she does not know what her missing father Rupert meant with the missive "watch out for James Cunningham". Dressed as a man, she arrives at James' home seeking the job of tutor to nine years old Robbie. She hopes to find a clue that will elucidate her dad's note and rescue him from the French who abducted him. She introduces herself as Phillip and obtains the position. James goes to the Liar's Club to discuss Rupert, who once was a cryptograph member, but now turned traitor and is working for Napoleon. They seek his missing daughter who might break Napoleon's latest codes developed by Rupert. She falls in love with her employer, but he believes she is "Flip", a weak male though he finds himself looking strangely at "him". Fans of the Liar's Club novels (see THE PRETENDER and THE IMPOSTER) will appreciate the return of delightful characters as they add depth to the exciting story line. The lead female protagonist is a courageous individual whose dilemma of safety vs. falling in love makes for fun reading. She/"he" make the novel. Though the resolution of James' "guilt" allows the cleansing of his soul and the tough evil villainess is pathetic, this is a fun tale as the audience will enjoy the often amusing adventures of Flip. Harriet Klausner
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Summary: Exciting historical romantic suspense
Review: In 1813 London, James Cunningham trusts no one ever since his lady love Lavinnia Winchell kidnapped him to learn the names of the Liars Club members, troublemakers to her patron Napoleon. James feels guilty because he revealed those names and much of the group died. He seeks evidence to implicate Lavinnia, but she insists it was a love tryst that went wrong. Phillipa Atwater remains unsure what to do as she does not know what her missing father Rupert meant with the missive "watch out for James Cunningham". Dressed as a man, she arrives at James' home seeking the job of tutor to nine years old Robbie. She hopes to find a clue that will elucidate her dad's note and rescue him from the French who abducted him. She introduces herself as Phillip and obtains the position. James goes to the Liar's Club to discuss Rupert, who once was a cryptograph member, but now turned traitor and is working for Napoleon. They seek his missing daughter who might break Napoleon's latest codes developed by Rupert. She falls in love with her employer, but he believes she is "Flip", a weak male though he finds himself looking strangely at "him". Fans of the Liar's Club novels (see THE PRETENDER and THE IMPOSTER) will appreciate the return of delightful characters as they add depth to the exciting story line. The lead female protagonist is a courageous individual whose dilemma of safety vs. falling in love makes for fun reading. She/"he" make the novel. Though the resolution of James' "guilt" allows the cleansing of his soul and the tough evil villainess is pathetic, this is a fun tale as the audience will enjoy the often amusing adventures of Flip. Harriet Klausner
Rating:
Summary: Great read!
Review: Ms. Bradley certainly knows how to deliver the goods. There were scenes in this book that had me laughing out loud and I don't do that very often. Loved the characters, the dialogue and the plot. Can't wait to read The Charmer, the next title in the Liars'Club series, and I'm looking forward to the Royal Four series. My only complaint is having to wait until January 2005 for the Royal Four to begin.
Rating: 
Summary: Very disappointing.
Review: This was an ok read but nothing special. The cutest thing was the street savvy little boy, robbie and his relationship with phillipa. I couldn't believe that our hero, master spy, James couldn't tell that Phillip was a woman.... He needs a career change. Even the dialogue wasn't all that interesting. I had to stretch to give it 3 stars..........
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