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The Rum and The Fox (The Regency Romance Mysteries Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Emma V Leech (Author), Gemma Fisk (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 796 ratings
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From the author of the exciting series Rogues & Gentlemen comes a new Regency Romance Series - The Regency Romance Mysteries

Miss Keziah Todd is desperate
Surely the daughter of a viscount, even an impoverished one, ought to be able to live, just a little? But her father, Viscount Rennard, is a violent man, and one that is hard to thwart as he harshly restricts Keziah's society. When Keziah learns of her father's plans to marry the recently widowed and fabulously wealthy, Duchess of Chartley, it doesn't take the lovely Miss Todd long to realise that the woman's only son, Felix - the new Duke of Chartley, is an inconvenience that her father will remove with haste.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A nice change of pace very much enjoyed this book - it was not the typical romance where a strong, but jaded Duke rushes in and saves the damsel in distress. The book combined a Duke's coming of age, a desperate young woman, and a murder mystery. A nice change of pace. - Amazon Customer

A mild mannered duke Felix might be a pink of the ton, but feisty Keziah believes he has more hair than wit and is no match for her cunning father. Unable to live with the good-natured duke’s death on her conscience, Keziah takes a risk, and Felix's life in her hands.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Really enjoyed this book.A Duke who was not a dashing hero figure but a young man of good looks and integrity. Ash is rich and rather a dandy but when it comes to protecting those he loves his strength of character comes through. Abuse and killing is not his way and when a young abused noble woman comes to him with news of a plot to kill him and harm his family he is drawn into a world of vicious greed. Interesting read a wonderful conclusion.= Amazon Customer

• Book 1: Dying for a Duke
• Book 2: A Dog in a Doublet
• Book 3: The Rum and The Fox

Warning! This book contains a feisty heroine and a nefarious criminal or two. You may happen upon some strong language as well as a few intimate scenes. Enjoy!
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0782SQBZF
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (February 28, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.6 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
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Emma V.Leech

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Regency Romance Author, Emma V Leech is the award-winning writer of six series with many more to come! Selected in the AMAZON UK Kindle Storyteller Awards four years running with Flaming June, A Scent of Scandal and The Last Man in London from Rogues and Gentlemen. For To Follow her Heart, To Ride With the Knight and To Hunt the Hunter from the Bestselling Girls Who Dare series, and for Dare to be Wild, from the Bestselling Daring Daughters series.

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ROGUES AND GENTLEMEN: Regency Romance. Sexy, tumultuous, and desperately romantic, Rogues and Gentlemen will have you wishing for your own pirate, smuggler, earl, or duke to carry you off into the past.

GIRLS WHO DARE:

Regency Romance. Twelve book series. Inside every wallflower is the beating heart of a lioness, a passionate individual willing to risk all for their dream, if only they can find the courage to begin. When these overlooked girls make a pact to change their lives, anything can happen.

THE DARING DAUGHTERS:

Their mothers dared all for love. Just imagine what their daughters will do. This in an ongoing next generation series in the Girls Who Dare world.

THE REGENCY ROMANCE MYSTERIES: Historical Romantic Suspense. If you prefer your Regency Romance with a little dash of mystery and murder, these are the books for you. Dashing heroes and wicked villains abound, and of course, a plucky heroine who won't sit about looking ornamental until she's rescued

THE FRENCH VAMPIRE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. This is a dramatic and heart-wrenching story of courage and sacrifice and a love that nothing ... not even time, can tear apart.

THE FRENCH FAE LEGEND: Paranormal Romance. With close to sixteen million online reads to date the award-winning Dark Series is one of Emma's most successful works. An epic saga set between modern-day France and the Fae Lands - a historic version of our own world, where only love is more powerful than magic.

ABOUT EMMA:

As an accomplished romance author, Emma won the world’s largest online writing competition ‘The Wattys’ two years running, first with The Darkest Night, and then with her short story, A Dark Imperfection, A Les Fées Novella. Her third published novel, The Dark Prince has been touted as one of The Top 50 Self Published Books Worth Reading in 2015 and is #2 on the list of the Top 50 Indie Books in 2015 as well as being hailed as "An enchanting fantasy with a likeable heroine, romantic intrigue, and clever narrative flourishes." by Kirkus Reviews.

Emma's novels have garnered attention worldwide, and fans who continue to clamour for more through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

When she's not writing she strives to live as far from the real world as possible. but otherwise, she can be found in Darkest Dordogne, South West France with her husband, three children, assorted cats and a wild imagination

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Twitter Emma V Leech@ladameblanche

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Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find the storyline superb, with interesting twists and a great conclusion. The characters are well-developed and the love story between the main character and Keziah is rewarding.

"...The well-paced, imaginative story and great cast of characters seemed more important in the end, so I've rated it 4 stars...." Read more

"Truly a pleasure to have read such captivating stories. Read each book in one day and so sad that I’m done with all three. Wish there were more." Read more

"...Loved the story about an ordinary man who loved his family. No great bear of a man that everyone feared; one who defeated all who questioned him...." Read more

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"Had me from the first page. This is truly a page turner. I hadn't figured out the complex mystery until the last chapter...." Read more

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"A have-to-read series! Looking for turns and twist, love and a sweetheart hero, then this is the one to read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find them strong and likable, with a sweetheart hero.

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  • Carolyn Moon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great conclusion.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2023
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    I adored Keziah. She was such a strong character who endured a lifetime of abuse and misery. She was brave and resilient and because of her Ash found strength to be more courageous. Beautiful ending!
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  • Reading Extensively
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great story but inexcusable mistakes.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
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    I really struggled with whether to rate this a 3 (probably deserved for the many mistakes that no serious Regency writer should make) or a 4 (for a delightful story and wonderful characters).

    The well-paced, imaginative story and great cast of characters seemed more important in the end, so I've rated it 4 stars.

    I looked up the author, and although she's written many Regency stories, she's also been successful in other genres, and I admire her for that. I just don't understand the mistakes, such as calling the heroine "Lady Todd" when it should have been "Miss Todd". This, and a number of similar mistakes, were very annoying - especially since I read (and loved) the first two books in this series. I don't remember these types of mistakes in those books. Perhaps this one was written first. Ms. Leech, please consider updating this book to fix these glaring mistakes! Beyond these problems with titles and addressing people with titles, the editing was generally okay, with missing commas in compound sentences, but the epilogue seemed to be unedited with strange repetitions.

    Anyway, if you love a great story/mystery with an unusual Hero, then give this story a try!
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  • Kaliman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved all 3 books
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    Truly a pleasure to have read such captivating stories. Read each book in one day and so sad that I’m done with all three. Wish there were more.
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  • KBevs
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Mystery to the End
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2020
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    Had me from the first page. This is truly a page turner. I hadn't figured out the complex mystery until the last chapter. Loved the story about an ordinary man who loved his family. No great bear of a man that everyone feared; one who defeated all who questioned him. Ash was quiet, respectful not a daring rake, how rewarding to view a true hero that went against stereotyping. Ash was a complex character, but his love of Keziah made the story so throughly rewarding. The grandmother gave the story another dimension. Now, I want a story about young Maggie and the Major's son. Really, let's get this book on audible I'm ready.
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  • Peggy Murphy
    5.0 out of 5 stars DO YOURSELF A FAVOR!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2020
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    This book is so awesome. I couldn't bare to put it down. You truly will not be sorry, it is such an excellent good book. I honestly can not say enough about how captivating this story is. The storyline us superb.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good story, so many mistakes!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2018
    I like Leech's stories--plots and characterization interesting and so on--BUT she makes me crazy with easily-researched errors. For example--in this book, the unmarried daughter of a viscount should be addressed as Miss and not as Lady. And a woman (daughter of an earl, marquis, or duke) with the courtesy title is addressed or referred to as Lady Firstname, never as Lady Lastname unless she is married to Lord Lastname. And "Herrico" is actually spelled "haricot" and is not a method of cooking beef but a type of bean. And it's "hartshorn," not "heartshorn." And if a man holds a title....oh, Ms Leech, please get a reference book--you are making quite nice novels difficult to read.
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  • Mary Gallo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good story, but....
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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    Ease review the ranking of the aristocracy. A Duke should never be referred to as lord. He is always referred to as 'Your Grace' or 'the Duke of -'. If he has a lesser title of Lord -, he is still referred to as the highest rank he has. Miss Todd should have been referred to as 'Duchess of Asheford' or 'Her Grace' when they came home. Please check your references. The author has a wonderful style and lively characters; I would buy all of her books. Just ease check your rankings.
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  • Liza
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2022
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    A have-to-read series! Looking for turns and twist, love and a sweetheart hero, then this is the one to read.
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  • Dark Sketcher
    4.0 out of 5 stars Satisfactory
    Reviewed in Canada on June 14, 2022
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    The author has entertained their readers with delightful romance mysteries that come like waves on an ocean (every third one is higher). As always their stories satisfy readers with a happy ending. I would recommend this book to other lovers historical romances and mysteries lovers.
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  • Tibbins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not A Natural Hero
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2020
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    Inspector Formby has another murder to solve.
    Keziah is the daughter of a Viscount, but does not lead a privileged life, as her father is a selfish violent man who leeches off others. Keziah has nothing, frequently goes hungry and is regularly beaten by the Viscount. She dreams of a big strong hero coming to save her.
    “Ash” the Duke of Chartley is a handsome young man, kind and thoughtful. Unlike the previous dukes, he isn’t over six feet tall. He can’t fence, shoot and has never had a fight in his life but he always dresses impeccably, his hair is perfect, he helps his sister and mother with their clothes shopping, and is a master at tying a cravat. A bit of a dandy.
    The two come together when Keziah overhears her father plotting to kill Ash, and she goes to warn him. Then her father is murdered.
    Over the course of the book Keziah learns that a hero does not necessarily come in the form of a gladiator and Ash learns that he does not have to be like his father and grandfather to be a worthy duke.
    Emma does it yet again. She brings us characters that are always that little bit different and less than perfect and I never fail to be drawn into her stories.
    Each book of this series can be read as a stand alone - they just have the inspector in common, and I for one am hoping we have not seen the last of him and that he will re-appear from time to time.
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  • J. Welling
    3.0 out of 5 stars Definitely not one of Emma’s best books.
    Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2020
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    The story starts off with a bang and instead of staying interesting, the plot gets bogged down with mundane filler. There was very little in the way of character development and the instant love between Keziah and Ash seemed a bit far fetched. The story does contain an interesting mystery and some suspense to keep the reader entertained but the majority of the book was just boring. One character who ends up being very important to the plot, is called one name at the beginning of the story and something completely different by the end. The epilogue was sweet but definitely in need of editing. Overall, not the author’s best work. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.
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  • Pickle
    4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STORY A PAGE TURNER - NOT THE TYPE OF HERO I LIKE PREFERRED HERO'S IN BOOKS ONE AND TWO
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2020
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    Ash (Felix) I could not form an opinion of him. He was not a strong character, more concerned about his clothes , also his mannerisms, his total lack of masculinity, The only time I felt I was warming to him was on the wedding night, where you saw a bit of a man you could be attracted to, he took care of Keziah.

    Keziah terrible life, had more courage and personality than Ash did .
    Good story trying to solve the murders, lots of twists and turns.
    The epilogue ten years in the future where the children discuss hero's and monsters was a great explanation.
    THAT BEING SAID I PERSONALLY LIKE THE MEN IN THE BOOK TO BE STRONG, THAT'S JUST ME AFTER ALL I LOOSE MYSELF IN THESE.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical hero
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2020
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    Another corker from Emma Leech. The twists and in this tale kept me on the edge of my seat and some truly horrifying characters had their comeuppance! A beautiful romance interwoven with the mystery too. Love the eventual ending. My only question is what happens to the inspector?! Hoping there is more to come in this series!
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