Genevieve Wild is still grieving the death of her father, while trying to prove to a male dominated society that she can manage on her own. When her beloved father's pocket watch is stolen, she finds that the local constabulary is no help, so she hires a private "thief-taker" to try to find it. Jack Travers used to work for the Bow Street Runners, but was discharged when a case went array. The illegitimate son of an earl, he was raised for society, but dependent on his own wits to earn his bread. As he starts working with Miss Wild to find her father's watch, more threats to her family keep happening and they both begin to realize that there is more going on than a common robbery. They also start to suspect that, even though not suited in station, their hearts were made for each other.
This is the third book I have listened to by Ms Barker. Out of curiosity I went back and read my earlier reviews. It seems that this book is much like the others, stereotypical and predictable, which isn't necessarily bad. I read these romantic historical novels when I want "predictable". The difference is that this one felt like it dragged in the middle. I kept looking at my app to see how much was left. I think it lacked editing. The author had two dramatic "endings" that she should have combined into one. I won't elaborate because it would be to much of a spoiler, but I can imagine several ways it could have been done. I think I might wait a while before I read another by Ms Barker. (288 p. 2023)
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