Inga Klein's carefree life in New York takes a dramatic turn when she sails for Berlin, Germany, to serve as the secretary for America's ambassador. Amid the glamour of life at the embassy, she continually finds herself at odds with the straitlaced and imposing Benedict Kincaid, the diplomatic chief of staff who harbors deep misgivings toward the German-born Inga.
As Europe hurtles toward World War I, Benedict's determination to keep America out of the conflict adds to the already tense atmosphere. Despite their relentless sparring, Inga and Benedict succeed in keeping the embassy afloat through one crisis after another. But when they run out of diplomatic options, a marriage of convenience may be Inga's only hope of escape from the impending war.
About The Author
Elizabeth Camden is best known for her historical novels set in gilded age America featuring clever heroines and richly layered storylines. Before she was a writer, she was an academic librarian at some of the largest and smallest libraries in America, but her favorite is the continually growing library in her own home. Her novels have won the RITA and Christy Award, and she lives in Florida with her husband who graciously tolerates her intimidating stockpile of books.
My Review
I absolutely loved this read, the author grabbed me and didn't let go.
This is a WWI story, and the story of a young women who is an immigrant from Germany, and ends up being back there when the hostility breaks out. Inga is back as a favor to the new Ambassador to Germany, a man and woman whom have been there during her life.
Also in the diplomat group is Benedict, a man that cringes at the goofs made by the Ambassador, and now he has a new thorn in his side in Inga.
As hostilities get closer to drawing the United States into the conflict, Inga and Benedict have to draw closer, and we are there for the happenings, not what I expected!
We are given a bit of sweet romance, some hard times, and a lot of danger!
I am now looking forward to the next book in this series!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revel, and was not required to give a positive review.
This is a WWI story, and the story of a young women who is an immigrant from Germany, and ends up being back there when the hostility breaks out. Inga is back as a favor to the new Ambassador to Germany, a man and woman whom have been there during her life.
Also in the diplomat group is Benedict, a man that cringes at the goofs made by the Ambassador, and now he has a new thorn in his side in Inga.
As hostilities get closer to drawing the United States into the conflict, Inga and Benedict have to draw closer, and we are there for the happenings, not what I expected!
We are given a bit of sweet romance, some hard times, and a lot of danger!
I am now looking forward to the next book in this series!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revel, and was not required to give a positive review.
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