Review Tour : The Hummingbird Dagger

The Hummingbird Dagger by Cindy Anstey 

Published by: Swoon Reads

Publication date: April 16th 2019

Genres: Historical, Mystery, Young Adult

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.

1833. 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:

“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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A young woman is found unconscious as the scene of an accident and Lord James Ellerby takes her under his care. Unsure of who she is they find that she has amnesia and with some time her memory can come back. Night after night Beth is plagued with nightmares including a hummingbird dagger dripping with blood cause her sleepless nights. As things start to reveal themselves and memories start to uncover it might've just been better if she didn't remember what she forgotten.

I'm normally not drawn to historical books but the cover was stunning and the description was intriguing enough for me to want to see what was in store for this book. I love a good mystery and thought it was interesting seeing what Beth was going through and seeing as memories that were slowly but surely revealing themselves. Then there was a couple of things that I really can't talk about but trust me there was plenty going on to keep the readers wanting more. I loved getting to know the characters. This book was written well and I really enjoyed myself. Highly recommend!

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Whenever she is not sitting at the computer, throwing a ball in the backyard, gardening or reading, Cindy can be found–actually, not found–adventuring around the world with her hubby.

She has lived on three continents, had a monkey in her yard and a scorpion under her sink, dwelt among castles and canals, enjoyed the jazz of Beale St and attempted to speak French.

Cindy loves history, mystery and… a chocolate Labrador called Chester.

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