Taking inspiration from Jane Austen novels, Anstey's latest is a lighthearted and romantic read. VOYA Mystery and romance are delightfully intertwined. This is a delightful salute to Jane Austen and will be a treat for her fans.

Praise for Suitors and Sabotage: A Junior Library Guild Selection Anstey's tale embraces a self-reliant main character, a loyal friend, innocent romance, witty conversation, and English country settings, each more splendid than the last. In Suitors and Sabotage, author Cindy Anstey delivers another witty young adult historical fiction novel that is the perfect mix of sweetly romantic and action-packed. And as their affection for each other grows-despite their efforts to remain just friends-so does the danger. But hiding their true feelings becomes the least of their problems when, after a series of accidents, it becomes apparent that someone means Ben harm. When Imogene offers to teach him, Ben is soon smitten by the young lady he considers his brother's intended. Charming Ben Steeple has a secret: despite being an architectural apprentice, he has no drawing aptitude. When her interest is piqued, however, it is for the wrong brother.

Imogene is ambivalent about the young gentleman until he comes to visit her at the Chively estate with his younger brother in tow. Shy aspiring artist Imogene Chively has just had a successful Season in London, complete with a suitor of her father's approval. Two young people must hide their true feelings for each other while figuring out who means them harm in this cheeky Regency romance from the author of Love, Lies and Spies and Duels & Deception.

Suitors and sabotage by cindy anstey