The Hummingbird Dagger

✍ Scribed by Anstey, Cindy

• Publisher: Swoon Reads
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 261 KB
• Category: Fiction
• City: England--London., London (England
• ISBN: 1250174880

✦ Synopsis

From the author of Suitors and Sabotage comes a suspenseful and enthralling new Regency novel, perfect for readers who like their Jane Austen classics with a side of mystery and murder.

1. A near-fatal carriage accident has deposited an unconscious young woman on the doorstep of Hardwick Manor and into the care of young Lord James Ellerby. But when she finally awakens, it is with no memory of who she is or where she came from.

Beth, as she calls herself, has no identity; the only clue to her circumstances is a recurring nightmare of a hummingbird, blood dripping from its steel beak.

With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth tries to solve the mystery of her own identity and the appalling events that brought her to their door. But nothing could prepare her for the escalating dangers that threaten her and the Ellerby clan. From the hazardous cliffs of Dorset to the hostile streets of London, Beth will fight to reclaim her past, hunted by a secretive foe with murderous intentions.

Fans of Cindy Anstey's previous novels won't want to miss The Hummingbird Dagger , a dark and twisty new offering that blends romance, danger and mystery.

Praise for Duels & Deception:

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"Delightful ... It is Jane Austen spiced with action, suspense, and humor." — VOYA , starred review

"Jane Austen fans in need of a good new book, look no further." — Entertainment Weekly

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Review

Praise for Carols and Chaos :

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“Anstey offers up another lively historical tale that's one part intriguing mystery, one part cozy romance. Jane Austen fans will enjoy the propriety and the Regency setting, while that dose of Christmas adds an extra bit of cheer.” ― Booklist
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"This Christmas tale set in the 1817 English countryside is** a nod and a wink to the works of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.... This book could serve as a stepping stone to classic read-alikes, such as Pride and Prejudice or Jane Eyre. Fans of romantic historical fiction will welcome this quick and fun holiday read." ― School Library Journal
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" Fans of Regency romance and Downton Abbey alike will be charmedby this tale of a budding relationship between lady’s maid Kate Darby and gentleman’s gentleman Matt Harlow. ... Full of richly imagined period detail and gasp-inducing setbacks before resolving into a credible and satisfactory arrangement for the lovers, this** makes for a cozy, engaging tuck-in on a winter’s night ." ― The Bulletin

"Anstey provides [a] diverting mystery/romance with period details and Christmassy flourishes." ―Horn Book****

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Praise for Suitors and Sabotage :

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A Junior Library Guild Selection

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"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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"All in all, this novel was a delight to read. ... I am continuously impressed by Anstey! ... These books are simply lovely to read, and** I can't get enough!__" ―_ The Eater of Books_

*Praise for * Duels & Deception:

“[Duels & Deception] is Jane Austen spiced with action, suspense, and humor. The question is never about their love but how they will overcome society’s demands in order to realize it. Young girls who enjoyed Anstey’s Love, Lies and Spies will snap up this adventure.” ― VOYA , starred review

"Jane Austen fans in need of a good new book, look no further. Cindy Anstey’s new YA novel, Duels & Deception, is your next regency romance treat." ― Entertainment Weekly

"A great introduction to historical romance novels for younger YA readers. . . . Anstey’s novel is a wonderful coming-of-age journey filled with entertaining characters and wild adventures." ― School Library Journal

*Praise for * Love, Lies and Spies:

"It’s Jane Austen meets Jane Foster in Anstey’s debut novel, which serves upa delightful combination of Regency romance, scientific curiosity, and spy intrigue for a tale that will have readers rooting for love and science." ― Entertainment Weekly
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"* Love, Lies and Spies _isan adorable little romp in Regency-era London, perfectly-paced and delightfully entertaining. It had me grinning from ear to ear, cover to cover. And the best part of all is that it seems to be a stand-alone with none of those ridiculous miscommunications. It really was just a pleasure to read!" ―_The Starry-Eyed Revue*

About the Author

Cindy Anstey spends her days painting with words, flowers, threads, and acrylics. After many years living as an expat in Singapore, Memphis, and Belgium, Cindy now resides with her husband and energetic chocolate Labrador, Chester, in Nova Scotia, Canada. She is the author of Love, Lies and Spies ; Duels & Deception; Suitors and Sabotage ; Carols and Chaos ; and The Hummingbird Dagger.

✦ Subjects

England -- London