Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #17
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It is my honor to host the wonderful Melanie Dickerson! Here is a brief introduction to her new book, A Dangerous Engagement: Just as merchant’s daughter Felicity Mayson is spurned once again because of her meager dowry, she receives an unexpected invitation to Lady Blackstone’s country home. Being introduced to the wealthy Oliver Ratley is an admitted delight, as is his rather heedless yet inviting proposal of marriage. Only when another of Lady Blackstone’s handsome guests catches Felicity’s attention does she realize that nothing is what it seems at Doverton Hall.
Government agent Philip McDowell is infiltrating a group of cutthroat revolutionaries led by none other than Lady Blackstone and Ratley. Their devious plot is to overthrow the monarchy, and their unwitting pawn is Felicity. Now Philip needs Felicity’s help in discovering the rebels’ secrets—by asking her to maintain cover as Ratley’s innocent bride-to-be.
Philip is duty bound. Felicity is game. Together they’re risking their lives—and gambling their hearts—to undo a traitorous conspiracy before their dangerous masquerade is exposed.
Government agent Philip McDowell is infiltrating a group of cutthroat revolutionaries led by none other than Lady Blackstone and Ratley. Their devious plot is to overthrow the monarchy, and their unwitting pawn is Felicity. Now Philip needs Felicity’s help in discovering the rebels’ secrets—by asking her to maintain cover as Ratley’s innocent bride-to-be.
Philip is duty bound. Felicity is game. Together they’re risking their lives—and gambling their hearts—to undo a traitorous conspiracy before their dangerous masquerade is exposed.
And now from Melanie:
Everyone’s heard of James Bond, the quintessential British spy of the twentieth century, but did you know that there were spies in Great Britain during the Regency period, the early 1800’s?
In doing my research for A Dangerous Engagement, I discovered that there were quite a few plots against England’s government by its own citizens during the period that we think of as being all about drawing rooms, idle gossip, and Jane Austen-ish romantic intrigues. But there was also a lot of the other type of intrigue, complete with spies and secret societies and the planning of revolts against the government. You can read about many of these intrigues in the book Regency Spies by Sue Wilkes.
In my research I also came across a fascinating cave, apparently manmade, in the same area of England where my story is set. The Shell Grotto, as it is called, is still a mystery that baffles experts to this day. It was discovered in the early 1800’s but no one knows who built it or when. It is 70 feet of winding passages that lead to a large rectangular room at the end. The entire cave—the walls and ceiling—are covered in seashells. Some of the shells are local, and others are only found hundreds of miles away. They are attached to the wall in patterns and shapes, including sunbursts, flowers, hearts, stars, and swirls. You can view pictures of this incredible place here by hitting the button below on Shell Grotto.
Every book requires research, and sometimes the research can be almost as much fun as writing the story. I say “almost” because I’m still more a storyteller than a researcher.
Happy hunting, all!
Everyone’s heard of James Bond, the quintessential British spy of the twentieth century, but did you know that there were spies in Great Britain during the Regency period, the early 1800’s?
In doing my research for A Dangerous Engagement, I discovered that there were quite a few plots against England’s government by its own citizens during the period that we think of as being all about drawing rooms, idle gossip, and Jane Austen-ish romantic intrigues. But there was also a lot of the other type of intrigue, complete with spies and secret societies and the planning of revolts against the government. You can read about many of these intrigues in the book Regency Spies by Sue Wilkes.
In my research I also came across a fascinating cave, apparently manmade, in the same area of England where my story is set. The Shell Grotto, as it is called, is still a mystery that baffles experts to this day. It was discovered in the early 1800’s but no one knows who built it or when. It is 70 feet of winding passages that lead to a large rectangular room at the end. The entire cave—the walls and ceiling—are covered in seashells. Some of the shells are local, and others are only found hundreds of miles away. They are attached to the wall in patterns and shapes, including sunbursts, flowers, hearts, stars, and swirls. You can view pictures of this incredible place here by hitting the button below on Shell Grotto.
Every book requires research, and sometimes the research can be almost as much fun as writing the story. I say “almost” because I’m still more a storyteller than a researcher.
Happy hunting, all!
Here’s the Stop #17 Skinny:
You can order Melanie’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your local bookstore!
You can order Melanie’s book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, CBD or at your local bookstore!
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