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Suitors and Sabotage

by Cindy Anstey
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Two young people must hide their true feelings for each other while figuring out who means them harm in this cheeky Regency romance from the author of Love, Lies and Spies and Duels & Deception.
Shy aspiring artist Imogene Chively has just had a successful Season in London, complete with a suitor of her father's approval. Imogene is ambivalent about the young gentleman until he comes to visit her at the Chively estate with his younger brother in tow. When her interest is piqued, however, it is for the wrong brother.
Charming Ben Steeple has a secret: despite being an architectural apprentice, he has no drawing aptitude. When Imogene offers to teach him, Ben is soon smitten by the young lady he considers his brother's intended.
But hiding their true feelings becomes the least of their problems when, after a series of "accidents," it becomes apparent that someone means Ben harm. And as their affection for each other grows—despite their efforts to remain just friends—so does the danger. . .
In Suitors and Sabotage, author Cindy Anstey delivers another witty young adult historical fiction novel that is the perfect mix of sweetly romantic and action-packed.
Praise for Suitors and Sabotage:
A Junior Library Guild Selection

"Anstey's tale embraces a self-reliant main character, a loyal friend, innocent romance, witty conversation, and English country settings, each more splendid than the last. This is a delightful salute to Jane Austen and will be a treat for her fans." —VOYA
"Mystery and romance are delightfully intertwined . . . Taking inspiration from Jane Austen novels, Anstey's latest is a lighthearted and romantic read." —Booklist

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  • Release date

    April 17, 2018

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781250145666
      • File size: 4587 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781250145666
      • File size: 8751 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.9
    • Lexile® Measure: 780
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2018

      Gr 8 Up-Imogene Chively is being courted by Ernest Steeple, the eldest son of a wealthy family-but when Ernest and his younger brother Benjamin come to stay at the Chively estate, it is Ben who captures Imogene's interest. Ben and Imogene have artistic endeavors in common; Ben wants to be an architect, but lacks artistic skill. Imogene is a talented artist but as a woman in the 1800s, has no clear career path available to her. She agrees to help teach Ben, and it is during those lessons that the two begin to fall for each other. In addition, a series of accidents plague Ben until it becomes obvious that someone is trying to purposefully harm him. This attempt at a Regency romance with a dash of mystery fails to be either romantic or very mysterious. The relationship between Imogene and Ben lacks heat, and the mystery doesn't start until well into the middle of the book. This cliché-filled narrative about the privileged world of landed gentry doesn't offer anything new to the genre. VERDICT Not recommended.-Laura Gardner, Dartmouth Middle School, MA

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2018
      In 1817 Kent, England, shy, artistic Imogene Chively seems to have made a solid match with the kind (if dull) Ernest Steeple. A proposal is imminent--but is Ernest's brother, Benjamin, better suited for Imogene? And who is behind the "accidents" that keep befalling Ben? Anstey has crafted an engaging Regency-era love story, with enough mystery and intrigue to keep pages turning. Glos.

      (Copyright 2018 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

    • School Library Journal

      March 1, 2018

      Gr 8 Up-Imogene Chively is being courted by Ernest Steeple, the eldest son of a wealthy family-but when Ernest and his younger brother Benjamin come to stay at the Chively estate, it is Ben who captures Imogene's interest. Ben and Imogene have artistic endeavors in common; Ben wants to be an architect, but lacks artistic skill. Imogene is a talented artist but as a woman in the 1800s, has no clear career path available to her. She agrees to help teach Ben, and it is during those lessons that the two begin to fall for each other. In addition, a series of accidents plague Ben until it becomes obvious that someone is trying to purposefully harm him. This attempt at a Regency romance with a dash of mystery fails to be either romantic or very mysterious. The relationship between Imogene and Ben lacks heat, and the mystery doesn't start until well into the middle of the book. This clich�-filled narrative about the privileged world of landed gentry doesn't offer anything new to the genre. VERDICT Not recommended.-Laura Gardner, Dartmouth Middle School, MA

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.9
  • Lexile® Measure:780
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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