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At Dark of the Moon: A historical romantic adventure story Kindle Edition

by Alice Chetwynd Ley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 446 ratings
Regency romantic adventure during the Napoleonic Wars! For fans of Georgette Heyer, Mary Balogh, Jane Aiken Hodge and Jane Austen.

Emma will prove more than a match for the most daring men in all England…

1804, Dorset, England

From her drab, unpromising post as governess, Emma Harcourt is catapulted into a daring scheme of espionage.

She becomes an actress posing as the wife of Rupert Wynford, a perfect stranger.

And as Napoleon prepares to invade the English coast, she takes her place among society's elite, where she has to match wits with the most dangerous men of her time.

Fate has chosen her to play a part in England's destiny and to gamble recklessly with her only chance for happiness and love…

Has her mysterious employer, Rupert Wynford, really just come to Weymouth like King George III for the benefit of sea air?

Or is he one of those in league with the European conqueror who plans to invade England at dark of the moon?

AT DARK OF THE MOON is a classic Regency Romance by Alice Chetwynd Ley: a traditional British, historical adventure story with a twist of suspense and mystery, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

‘These vintage Regency romances hover somewhere between Jane Austen and the genre as we know it today. I really enjoy them.’ - Sonya’s Stuff
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NDZ6525
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 10, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913028305
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  • Customer Reviews:
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"...Improbable but enjoyable, I only wished for more information about some of the characters. Still, a good read! I’m looking for more by this author." Read more

"...Not highly credible. For spy - romance, try Tracy Grant. Beginning is rather fun. Saving grace. Then just OK. Writing good...." Read more

"Alice Chetwynd Ley’s novels are always interesting and well written with creative characters. She does not rely on formulaic plots." Read more

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  • cd
    5.0 out of 5 stars This was so good
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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    I don't know where to start. The plot. The misunderstandings which were honest and not at all contrived. The plucky heroine. The somewhat mysterious hero.

    If you finish the book, make sure you read the comments written by the author's son.

    Highly recommended
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  • Mariann M Barra
    4.0 out of 5 stars With a different twist
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020
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    Here’s a story with an unpredictable turn-unexpected in the typical Regency tale. Improbable but enjoyable, I only wished for more information about some of the characters. Still, a good read! I’m looking for more by this author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars It began as a 4 star, and dwindled to 3.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Good plot that became too obvious about halfway through. Heroine appears ever less intelligent. Maybe just dated read. Not highly credible. For spy - romance, try Tracy Grant. Beginning is rather fun. Saving grace. Then just OK. Writing good. Some question about proprieties rather strained, given story line - e.g. butler waiting in master's dressing room makes it proper for man to interview lady therein with door closed...But at that junture in the story, it's surely irrelevant anyway? Silly stuff.
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  • MsT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and Sapere Books for an honest review.
    I can honestly say I was in heaven when I read this book. I love this author and always have. That the publishers are re-issuing her books is pure delight for me as these are the books that helped many readers and authors to love the Historical Romance genre. Please keep going in this endeavour as I am sure their are many readers who feel the same way.
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  • Claudia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2021
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    Alice Chetwynd Ley’s novels are always interesting and well written with creative characters. She does not rely on formulaic plots.
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  • Emma
    4.0 out of 5 stars An Espionage Romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    What a story!!! Kept me at the edge of my seat and had me turning page after page so I could chase the story. This is moderately paced most of the time and then from time to time the action pick up more quickly. There is a lot of suspense, intrigue and danger. The characters were well worthy of my reading time. They elicited a range of emotions from me like annoyance, frustration, panic as well as a little humor between the lead male and female characters. The bickering between Rupert and Emma was entertaining. What a merry chase Emma lead Rupert on without even trying. Rupert kept Emma in the dark which lead her to the worse conclusions based on half-truths. In the end all the confusion and tension between them came to a head. Rupert had the wrong impression of Emma and vice versa. Emma had the wrong impression of Rupert. Oh my... what a conundrum. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and I do recommend it. I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Bethany Swafford
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    Miss Emma Harcourt has been unjustly turned off from her position as a governess. She meets an actress, who kindly offers to allow Emma to take her place in a small acting job for a gentleman. When Emma realizes she is to pretend to be Rupert Wynford's wife, she is hesitant but agrees. What has she gotten herself into?

    This was an absolutely delightful story! Emma is a lovely heroine to take the lead. Her hesitations and how she allows herself to get involved is realistic. Her interactions with Rupert and the other characters she meets were enjoyable.

    The plot moves at a good pace, until about the last quarter. Then, in my opinion, things are wrapped up a little too quickly. Besides that and several typos (which I assume must have happened when this was converted to a digital version, I had no complaints with how the story was written.

    For readers looking for a historical fiction read with romance and adventure, this is an excellent pick! I received a copy from NetGalley and am reviewing it voluntarily.
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  • Mrs. RML
    4.0 out of 5 stars Classic suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2019
    Format: Kindle
    Alice Chetwynd Ley is just a treat for anyone who loves old-fashioned, romantic stories with strong leads, a touch of mystery and, of course, HEA. Emma Harcourt is a governess who becomes enmeshed in a spy story, playing the part of Rupert Wynford's wife. He's a perfect stranger, and the emphasis might be on the "perfect." He's a wonderful hero, smart strong and kind, which doesn't mean the two don't have the occasional spark because of a clash. The mystery and love story complement each other, and the story rolls along swimmingly. Ley is a master, and this shows. (I received an ARC from NetGalley. Opinions are mine.)
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  • Anne Louise Trebus
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2019
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    Really enjoyed the book, shades of Jane Aitken Hodge, a favourite of mine. This book was a really good read, will try certainly try some more from this author.
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  • Marie-Claude Merc
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read it in two days!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 26, 2022
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    I really like that story and as I almost like every book this author has written. I sure want to buy other books from her.
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  • HS
    4.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable story with added trepidation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2019
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    I'm surprised it has taken me until now to discover this author, as I've been a Georgette Heyer fan for over 50 years and this author's novels are fairly contemporary to hers.

    However, I am delighted to make the discovery and the story feels authentic to the period setting. Emma is engaging and her plight is true of the times. Knowing things usually come right in the end,vin such stories, is a comfort when there is peril involved but it doesn't stop there being some anxiety. I enjoy reading how things come right and it's not always convincing in works by other authors. The jeopardy has to be believable, as well as the background. In this case the historical reality of the Napoleonic wars and threat of invasion,were very much the reality at the time.

    I shall be looking for more stories by Alice Cheyenne Let and I'm pleased they are quite numerous.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Spy’s
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2019
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    Characters were quite believearable and interesting,liked this one very much,and I am glad even though she thought he was a spy for France ,Emma still fell for Rupert.
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  • jem
    4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable romantic read with adventure thrown in
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2021
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    A lively story that held my attention. The author has a lot in common with Georgette Heyer, which is fine with me. The story has a slight weakness to its ending, hence the 4 star rating. I have several of the author’s novels and have enjoyed them all. If you like Heyer, give Alice Chetwynd Ley a go!
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