About the Book
Title: The Innkeeper’s Daughter
Author: Michelle Griep
Genre: Historical Christian Fiction
Release Date: March 1, 2018
A London officer goes undercover to expose a plot against the Crown
Dover, England, 1808: Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the king—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue. . .until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
Click here to purchase your copy!
Guest Review from Mindy Houng
“If September were flesh and blood, it would look exactly like the man holding her.”
Whew! Such a beautifully written book of faith, love, and intrigue in 1808 England! I have read 12 Days at Bleakley Manor by Michelle Griep previously and enjoyed that book but this novel totally blew me away! The writing is very witty and clever and the plot is tightly knit and fast-paced with tons of intrigue, mystery, and danger. The romance is achingly sweet and the dialogue is wickedly funny. The characters are amazingly lovable and memorable and the strong thread of faith even in the midst of uncertainty is made real through the characters’ actions and maturation. It is a totally engaging book from page one and wondrously delicious. Anyone who enjoys Michelle Griep’s historical fiction will love this one; even if you’ve never read any of her books, you’ll fall in love with this book.
Alex is a lawman going undercover to find a threat to the Crown. He is sent to Dover and housed at an inn where he meets the innkeeper’s daughter Johanna. Johanna is a stubborn and proud, yet tender and compassionate, woman struggling to keep up the inn with her ailing mother and a young, trouble-magnet brother. Alex meets her head-on with his own sense of loyalty, compassion, and tender care but cannot reveal his true self since he is undercover. Twists and turns in the plot bring them together and then pull them apart as double-crossing and triple-crossing occur left and right across the pages. In the midst of all this action and head-spinning intrigue, Alex and Johanna also find the meaning of faith and what resting in His grace and providence means.
Oh, I wish Michelle Griep would write a sequel to this story!!! I so would like to read more about some of the secondary characters, like Johanna’s mother and Alex’s colleagues.
I also learned quite a bit about how the Bow Street Runners began its illustrious career and about the Congreve rockets during the Napoleonic Wars.
I was given a copy of this book by the author/publisher via Celebrate Lit Tours. I was not required to write a favorable review. All comment and opinions are solely my own.
About the Author
Michelle Griep has been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She seeks to glorify God in all that she writes—except for that graffiti phase she went through as a teenager. She resides in the frozen tundra of Minnesota, where she teaches history and writing classes for a local high school co-op. An Anglophile at heart, she runs away to England every chance she gets, under the guise of research. Really, though, she’s eating excessive amounts of scones while rambling around a castle. Michelle is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and MCWG (Minnesota Christian Writers Guild). Keep up with her adventures at her blog “Writer off the Leash” or visit www.michellegriep.com.
Guest Post from Michelle Griep
Celebrating Oak Apple Day
Spring is just around the corner, or maybe it’s in full bloom in your neck of the woods. Regardless, by this time of year, everyone is ready to celebrate. . .and nothing new is under the sun. For centuries people have been eager to welcome budding greenery and warmth.
In my recent release, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, I incorporated a spring holiday that’s been around for over 500 years in England, one you may never heard of.
Oak Apple Day.
This ancient celebration dates back to the year 1651. At the time, Charles II escaped the Roundhead army by taking cover in an oak tree. Everyone loved ol’ Charlie and was glad he lived, so in his honor, a new national holiday was born—one that in some parts of England is still celebrated today.
Another name for this annual event is Royal Oak Day and the festivities occur every May 29th. Celebration traditions vary from parades to the ringing of bells, but one thing that is standard is that it’s a day to pin an oak leaf on your lapel. If you fail to wear one, you could end up getting pinched.
The hero in my latest release is kind enough to remind the heroine that she forgot to pin on her leaf, thus saving her from untoward pinches. Interested in hearing more about this gallant fellow and the forgetful miss? Here’s a blurb about The Innkeeper’s Daughter…
Tension is high with the threat of a Napoleonic attack in Regency England, but risk from abroad means nothing when there’s danger at home.
Officer Alexander Moore goes undercover as a gambling gentleman to expose a high-stakes plot against the crown—and he’s a master of disguise, for Johanna Langley believes him to be quite the rogue . . . until she can no longer fight against his unrelenting charm.
All Johanna wants is to keep the family inn afloat, but when the rent and the hearth payment are due at the same time, where will she find the extra funds? If she doesn’t come up with the money, there will be nowhere to go other than the workhouse—where she’ll be separated from her ailing mother and ten-year-old brother.
Alex desperately wants to help Johanna, especially when she confides in him, but his mission—finding and bringing to justice a traitor to the crown—must come first, or they could all end up dead.
It’s a race against time for them both.
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a grand prize of a signed copy of The Innkeeper’s Daughter and a $25 gift card from Barnes & Noble!!
Click below to enter. Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries! https://promosimple.com/ps/cb72