Attica Morgan is no ordinary English noblewoman. With a shadowy past and a penchant for trouble, she is a chimerical and accomplished undercover spy for the English crown.
As the political climate of Paris broils into a revolution Attica's beloved cousin finds herself entangled in deadly intrigue, and Attica herself must mount a rescue mission to save not only her cousin, but possibly even the future of France.
The Bastille Spy is an exciting, female-heavy historical adventure that your not likely to forget. With amazing descriptions and lovable characters, you will feel like you are right there alongside Attica as she risks her life and follows her convictions. The style is both simple and literary, making for an intelligent but fast and exciting read. I loved the short chapters and felt that they made the pages turn faster, pulling me on to read just one more.
The historical setting is fantastically crafted, and it is clear that a lot of research went into this fast paced adventure. I was enraptured by the diorama of Paris tip-toeing into the moments before a history altering revolution. For some reason I have never read or heard such vivid descriptions of the desolation of the commoners, or the tyrannical insanity of the upper classes. It was challenging to explore that avenue of the Revolution with fresh eyes.
The most realistic element in my opinion was that even the reader is tracking the storyline, it is impossible to tell who is on which side, and how each action will impact the overall story. So many of the characters are amoral and unreadable, right when you feel like you understand who they are, they do something unexpected and you are left trying to figure out what just happened. Politics are never simple, even in the best of times.
The literary references were also numerous, which is something I can appreciate. The most obvious of course being the Scarlet Pimpernel. I was very unsure about the use of Attica's code name throughout much of the book, as it was so specific and yet the book was not a retelling per se; it felt a little bit like thievery of the device, however that was cleared up for me in the final chapter, and I now see that it is an element the author is planning to build on, and I look forward to reading the next instalment. The Scarlet Pimpernel has been one of my favourite classics for years, and It's time it got a little recognition.
Overall if you are looking for a thrilling adventure novel, you could do much worse than The Bastille Spy. It's a thrill ride from start to finish, with bad-ass girl power, and charming pirate and revolutionary heroism. Every chapter is fun and engaging, and I have a sneaking suspicion many of us will read it through the night just to find out what happens next.
As the political climate of Paris broils into a revolution Attica's beloved cousin finds herself entangled in deadly intrigue, and Attica herself must mount a rescue mission to save not only her cousin, but possibly even the future of France.
The Bastille Spy is an exciting, female-heavy historical adventure that your not likely to forget. With amazing descriptions and lovable characters, you will feel like you are right there alongside Attica as she risks her life and follows her convictions. The style is both simple and literary, making for an intelligent but fast and exciting read. I loved the short chapters and felt that they made the pages turn faster, pulling me on to read just one more.
The historical setting is fantastically crafted, and it is clear that a lot of research went into this fast paced adventure. I was enraptured by the diorama of Paris tip-toeing into the moments before a history altering revolution. For some reason I have never read or heard such vivid descriptions of the desolation of the commoners, or the tyrannical insanity of the upper classes. It was challenging to explore that avenue of the Revolution with fresh eyes.
The most realistic element in my opinion was that even the reader is tracking the storyline, it is impossible to tell who is on which side, and how each action will impact the overall story. So many of the characters are amoral and unreadable, right when you feel like you understand who they are, they do something unexpected and you are left trying to figure out what just happened. Politics are never simple, even in the best of times.
The literary references were also numerous, which is something I can appreciate. The most obvious of course being the Scarlet Pimpernel. I was very unsure about the use of Attica's code name throughout much of the book, as it was so specific and yet the book was not a retelling per se; it felt a little bit like thievery of the device, however that was cleared up for me in the final chapter, and I now see that it is an element the author is planning to build on, and I look forward to reading the next instalment. The Scarlet Pimpernel has been one of my favourite classics for years, and It's time it got a little recognition.
Overall if you are looking for a thrilling adventure novel, you could do much worse than The Bastille Spy. It's a thrill ride from start to finish, with bad-ass girl power, and charming pirate and revolutionary heroism. Every chapter is fun and engaging, and I have a sneaking suspicion many of us will read it through the night just to find out what happens next.