A BEAUTIFUL DISGUISE by Roseanna M. White
SERIES: The Imposters #1
GENRE: Historical Romance (Christian)
PUBLISHER: Bethany House
RELEASE DATE: August 22, 2023
PAGES: 363
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Fiction has forever ruined me when it comes to lions. Oh, sure, I realize they are fearsome, ferocious, predatory animals … and I certainly wouldn’t want to be caught in one’s path. But I also can’t help but see Narnia’s Aslan… or Charlie’s lions from The Lady and the Lionheart … or now Leonidas. I don’t even particularly like cats (lol) but these lions paid no attention to that and worked their way into my heart anyway. The personality that White gave Leonidas made him leap off the page, as lifelike and real as if he were stabled behind my house instead of in a book.
Speaking of leaping… I loved the acrobatic/circus angle to Marigold & Yates’ characters. It’s not something you see in historical fiction all that often, especially when said acrobats are members of the Edwardian peerage. I also thought the way White incorporated their unconventional skills into their roles as ‘The Imposters’ was brilliant, as was the irony behind their private investigation pursuits in the first place. The very thing that left them needing an income at all is also the very thing that fuels their abilities to earn one. Marigold is simply delightful. And so is her brother Yates, for that matter. I could easily spend more time with these two and not tire of their fictional company. They’re warm, engaging, and selfless with great senses of humor and intuition. Merritt is … swoon. He’s a man of integrity and compassion, one of the truly good guys with a compelling faith story to boot. Watching him fall in love with Marigold was a complete pleasure … watching him really see her, as few bothered to do, was even more so.
Bottom Line: A Beautiful Disguise is another example of why Roseanna M. White is one of the most loved authors of Edwardian romance. The unique characters are in a race against time to uncover the truth behind a slew of missing agents of the Crown, and some of the facts they ferret out will twist the story in ways you won’t be expecting. I loved the camaraderie between most of the characters (especially Marigold & Yates and Merritt and Xavier), and I look forward to following the series to see where the author takes the team – and their many layers – next.
(I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.)
My Rating: 4 stars / loved it!
KissingBook Level: 3 / may forget to breathe on occasion
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Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award winning author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories at www.RoseannaMWhite.com.
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What about you? What makes you want to read A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White?
I enjoy Rosanna’s books. Always so good.
Gorgeous covers
This looks like a novel my Mom would like.
Looks like a great story! Would like to win a print copy!
After reading Yesterday’s Tides I knew I’d found another author to follow. This book sounds fantastic and it’s on my TBR list already
I love Roseanna M. White novels – history, romance, mystery and all told with great writing.
Love her books.
sounds so good
Nice cover. It sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
Captivating and wonderful historical. A real treasure to enjoy.
I am rather behind on Roseanna’s books, but each one that I have read has been great!
I really enjoy this authors books. The cover on this new book is really beautiful and I am so excited to read it.
So glad you enjoyed it, Carrie! And yep, lions. I don’t want to meet one in person, but I love the literary ones too! (And I’m totally wearing my new Leonidas T-shirt today in honor of release, LOL.)
love this!
Another new author for me!
Great review, Carrie! I have read some of her books but I am woefully behind on them! I LOVE the cover of this and the second book.
I am very interested in the unique roles that Marigold and Yates use as cover for their investigations. Also the Edwardian period is an almost-new time period for book settings for me.
Sounds so good!
I’m excited for a new series by Roseanna M. White!
The cover for A Beautiful Disguise grabbed my attention first. It’s stunning! Then the synopsis…
from dazzling ballrooms to covert intelligence missions…well, that just sealed the deal for me! I can’t wait to read it!!
Undercover work? Disguises? AND lions? Yes, please!! 😀 Can’t wait to read it!
Looks like a good story
I want to read A Beautiful Disguise because it sounds interesting and I really enjoy Roseanna’s books. My daughter and I have become big fans of her books.
Excellent review, Carrie! Roseanna’s novels are exquisite masterpieces!
I just read and reviewed. Enjoyed this creative concept.
This seems like a great story! I also can’t stop looking at that cover – it’s gorgeous!
I love all of Roseanna’s books and this one sounds so interesting! I would love to read it!
I would like to read A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White because I love the setting as well as the intrigue!
It seems my first comment didn’t go through so hopefully this isn’t a duplicate. I enjoyed the review and always appreciate the excellent historical research and interesting characters in Roseanne’s books.
This sounds really interesting. The elite spying on the elite.
The cover is absolutely gorgeous and I love the blurb on the book. Looking forward to reading this masterpiece.
I’ve been looking forward to this book for months! Roseanna M White is definitely one of my favorite authors!
I’m drawn to ‘A Beautiful Disguise’ by Roseanna M. White because of its captivating plot and intriguing characters. The blend of romance, suspense, and historical elements appeals to my love for engaging stories that transport me to another time and place. White’s reputation for well-researched and beautifully written novels also adds to my desire to read this book. The idea of uncovering secrets, understanding complex emotions, and getting lost in a love story is what truly makes me want to pick up this book and delve into its pages.
I’m so excited to read this! Love Roseanna M White’s books.
looks like a fun one
I would love to read this because this is my favorite genre, the time and the values of this era fascinate me.
I enjoy reading Roseanna’s books.
Historical fiction and mysteries are 2 of my favorite genres and this book combines both!! Excited to read this!
I love the Edwardian era and find it to be a fascinating part of history!
I would love to read this book
it’s a great one!
Roseanna White is a really good author.
agreed!
I would like to read it because I really like the title. Thank you
such a great title!
I would like to read this because I love Christian Historical Romance and the cover!
it’s such a pretty cover, isn’t it?
the storyline