She's braved battlefields. She's stolen dispatches from under the noses of heads of state. She's played the worldly courtesan, the naÔve virgin, the refined British lady, even a Gypsy boy. But Annique Villiers, the elusive spy known as the Fox Cub, has finally met the one man she can't outwit... British spymaster Robert Grey must enter France and bring back the brilliant, beautiful-and dangerous-Fox Cub. His duty is to capture her and her secrets for England. When the two natural enemies are thrown into prison, they forge an uneasy alliance to break free. But their pact is temporary and betrayal seems inevitable as the fates of nations hang in the balance.
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"This book was very enjoyable. I'll try to find more by this author. There is another book with a similar name that sounds like it might work for me. The characters were engaging, the story was different from the norm, and the plot was intriguing. I recommend."
— Lori (4 out of 5 stars)
“In her exceptional debut romance, Bourne deftly distills danger, deception, and desire into a seamlessly constructed story that will captivate readers with its irresistible combination of superbly nuanced characters and a high-adrenaline plot.”
— Booklist“An emotionally powerful action-adventure thriller reminiscent of Elizabeth Boyle and Madeline Hunter. With its twists, surprises galore, spies and counter-spies, and trust and distrust, this intricate, marvelous story captivates.”
— RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)" Totally delightful, but I seriously felt like I needed a book cover for reading it in public. Washboard abs on my book, no thank you. If I want a book about N*SYNC I will read one. "
— Rebekah, 2/19/2014" There are some books that are very appealing on the first glance and you get high hopes that they will end up being good, but the thing that went wrong with this story was its narration. I couldn't understand their talk, this story was just pulling my nails. It wasn't that it hurt me, but because I was so hoping to be good, it wasn't. I didn't believe it, that she was blind, and that later she didn't recognise this spy because he changed his voice and then later when he deflowered her in the bathtub I stopped reading. Oh, not because I find virgins and spies in water distasteful but if that scene didn't provoke my interest, which one then would. The biggest thing I object is lack of consistency. If you're good, strive to be good all the way through, not just glimpses here and there. "
— Jana, 2/11/2014" Mark Twain once wrote a scathingly funny review of the Leatherstocking tales by James Fenimore Cooper in which he detailed the improbability, both psychological and physical, of the adventures Cooper described. My initial reaction to this book reminded me of Twain's reaction to Cooper, though I'd be much less funny about it. But though the cover art is cringe-worthy, and though there are some elements of the story that made me roll my eyes, it's an easy read, and an entertaining one. "
— David, 2/9/2014" A fantastic regency adventure romance! Spies and plots. And so very well written. Just brilliant. I can't wait to read Ms. Bourne's next book. "
— Alleyne, 2/2/2014" I read this at the recommendation of a friend. The cover is embarrassing and has nothing to do with the book. I don't think we ever see the hero outside with his shirt half off. This would be a fine book for a beach or airplane, as the heroine is fun and there are parts of the book that are quite funny. The plot twists and turns and there are enough surprises to keep it interesting. It's very light and not very satisfying, but fun and interesting if you are looking for that type of book. "
— Carolyn, 1/29/2014" Too smart to be just romance. "
— J., 1/18/2014" a wonderful and very detailed romance. "
— Jasmine, 1/13/2014" I enjoyed this historical romance. There really isn't much bodice ripping action, so I almost feel like it could be re-packaged as light spy fiction. I thought there was plenty of plot action, witty dialogue, and interesting history - plus a sexy hero to boot. "
— Kori, 12/26/2013" Downloaded and read over a weekend...a fun read! "
— Diane, 3/28/2013" I enjoy Bourne's Spymaster Series. This is the second of the series that I have read. It is a nice break from my usual historical romances, that tend to have the typical storyline. "
— Elaine, 12/16/2012" Woweeeeee this was good. I be speechless. "
— Tammy, 10/27/2012" One of the best books I've read this year. "
— Pj, 10/5/2012" The espionage was fun, but I bored of Annique halfway through. Have the rest of the series on hold at the library, so I am somewhat eager to keep reading. "
— Courtnie, 9/25/2012" I actually thought this was pretty cute. I appreciated that she used a strong heroine. It was a pretty fast read and it kept my attention the whole time. I'm going to try the next one of this series out. "
— Sam, 11/9/2011" Very interesting. I enjoyed it. "
— Allanna, 9/11/2011" well, well, well you do read it in one go pretty much as it is absolutely mindless and full of sexual tension and more...but I think this will be my only book by Joanna Bourne. "
— The, 5/15/2011" Wonderful book, lovely story. The dialog is so rich and lush. I really enjoyed this one, I think I need to read more Joanna Bourne. "
— FictionVixen, 3/29/2011" The book was full of intrigue and held my interest but I found the book a bit longer than it had to be. I loved the narrator. Her accents were wonderful! "
— Janet, 3/18/2011" I think I'm the only one who couldnt get into The Spymaster's Lady. I quit about page 100 deciding I'll have to come back to it later- if ever. I have issues with the heroine. "
— Zeek, 3/15/2011" I liked the plot and the characters, but unfortunately it has once more been proven I'm not much of a romance fan. I loved the book until the main characters got together, then I quickly lost interest. "
— Annis, 2/8/2011" This was billed as "historical fiction". Shoulda known it was romance! (Entirely formulaic, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.) "
— Lindsay, 2/6/2011" This was interesting because I had actually never read this type of romance plot. Different is always good! Brave, strong, resourceful and self-reliant hero and heroine were good. It was warm but only got that way at the end!!<br/><br/> "
— Cary, 1/9/2011" I enjoy Bourne's Spymaster Series. This is the second of the series that I have read. It is a nice break from my usual historical romances, that tend to have the typical storyline. "
— Elaine, 1/2/2011Joanna Bourne is the RITA Award–winning author of historical romances set in England and France during the Napoleonic Wars, including My Lord and Spymaster, The Black Hawk, and The Spymaster’s Lady. Joanna lives in the Appalachian Mountains with her family.
Kirsten Potter has won several awards, including more than a dozen AudioFile Earphones Awards and been a three-time finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her work has been recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts and by AudioFile magazine, among many others. She graduated with highest honors from Boston University and has performed on stage and in film and television, including roles on Medium, Bones, and Judging Amy.