Review: The Gentleman and the Thief

The Gentleman and the Thief The Gentleman and the Thief by Sarah M. Eden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I have not read the previous book in this series, so I am reviewing this book as a stand alone. Hollis - a gentleman of slender means - is part of the Dread Penny Society, who are hunting down a thief known as the Phantom Fox. Meanwhile, he is falling for Ana - a music teacher, and also the Phantom Fox. Shenanigans occur!

This story was entertaining and amusing, a nice departure from the usual Victorian mysteries. It managed to nicely mix crime and romance, with neither losing out. It wasn’t as funny as I had been hoping for, but there were still a number of humorous moments to lighten the mood.

The penny dreadful books within a book were an entertaining diversion.

It felt rather unsatisfying to me that most of the villains escaped. I suppose this is so they can continue to wreak havoc for the next book in the series, but it leaves an unfinished feeling.

If you’re looking for a historical mix of crime and romance, with a dollop of humour, this could be the book for you.

I was given a free copy of this book, my opinions are my own.


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