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The Hummingbird Dagger
by Cindy Anstey
352 pages
Expected publication: April 16th 2019 by Swoon Reads
Set in 1833. After young Lord James Ellerby witnesses a near-fatal carriage accident on the outskirts of his estate, he doesn’t think twice about bringing the young woman injured in the wreck to his family’s manor to recuperate. But then she finally regains consciousness only to find that she has no memory of who she is or where she belongs.
Beth, as she takes to calling herself, is an enigma even to herself. She has the rough hands of a servant, but the bearing and apparent education of a lady. Her only clue to her identity is a gruesome recurring nightmare about a hummingbird dripping blood from its steel beak.
With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth slowly begins to unravel the mystery behind her identity and the sinister circumstances that brought her to their door. But the dangerous secrets they discover in doing so could have deadly ramifications reaching the highest tiers of London society.
I am a sucker for book written in 1800s. I don’t know why I love that era so much. It’s also kind of a spooky era but so interesting. I thought this would be a different read, something I don’t normally read. I really think the era is what grabbed me the most and the cover is pretty cool.
Anything you are currently waiting for?
Have a great day and Happy Reading!
Michelle ox
I have this one and need to get to it soon!
This sounds like a good one. 🙂
I love the sound of this one and I really like the cover too.
OOh nice! I marked this one as one to watch for! It sounds mysterious and creepy! Definitely one I will look forward to reviews on to help my decision making process! I hope you will thoroughly enjoy it once you get a hold of it!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Anstey is so, so good at writing this time period. I find her books utterly delightful, and am also excited about her new release.
Hope you enjoy!
I’ve been wanting this one for some time though I don’t think I’ve shared it. I have read the author already though. That cover is awesome. Great choice.
Ooh I saw this one on another WoW too and it looks fabulous! This whole hummingbird thing with the steel beak has me curious- is there gonna be a steampunk or some other kinda techy element- and the time priod as well. Sounds fun!
Wow, this sounds really good, Michelle. And I hadn’t heard of it so thanks for putting it on my radar…and my tbr. 😉
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Oh I’m intrigued! I do love an amnesia plot and like you I enjoy books set in the 1800s. I’m adding this to my TBR!