The Duke’s Redemption by Carla Capshaw

July 8, 2010 |

Author Jessica

When Drake Amberly sets sail for the colonies to track down the spy who murdered his brother, he never imagined falling in love with that spy. The Duke’s Redemption by Carla Capshaw, set during the final days of the American Revolution is about Drake Amberly, Duke of Hawk Haven. A man determined to track down the spy who killed his brother whatever the cost. Following a lead to Brixton Hall, Drake meets Elise, a woman who is more than she appears. Intrigued by her pretending to be air headed, Drake finds himself falling in love with the courageous Elise but will that love be destroyed by the deception purpertrated by Elise?

Elise never set out to spy for her country, but when circumstances called for her to don the guise of “Fox”, she did to save her family and to support her country. When the Fox’s life was at risk, Elise defended herself but at the cost of another spy’s life. Little does she know when she meets Drake, the spy who died was his brother. Can Elise trust Drake with her love and with her life?

I love reading about this pivotal time period in America’s history, where brave individuals put everything on the line to shape what would become this great nation. Carla captures the urgency and fear felt by those who spied for the United States. In addition to the loyalty to country obvious in the book, Carla’s portrayal of the various relationships between family members was great. From unconditional love regardless of race to the problem of glorifying those who have passed on before us, the Duke’s Redemption reminds us all of the problems and joys that come from family members.

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