Secret Agency

Sophie Burgoyne Mysteries Series, Book 1

De: G J Bellamy

Narrado por: Esther Wane

Britain is in shambles, as it recovers from the cataclysm of WWI. Although the war has ended, it takes effort to preserve the peace against hidden enemies striving to undermine or replace the government. There is a desperate need for recruits to fight this invisible war.

Sophie Burgoyne can trace her lineage back to the ancient French kings and dukes of twelve centuries ago. A long pedigree doesn't help her when she only has a few pounds in the bank. Sophie knows she must take action, or she and her father, the vicar of sleepy Havering-under-Lyme, will face the horrors of genteel impoverishment.

With an entree into the upper echelons of British society through her wealthy relations and knowledge of the world of domestic servants, Sophie crafts a plan for the future. She goes to London to start a business—a rare event and a difficult task for a young woman in 1920. Sophie must face many unexpected challenges and dangers as she steps into a world of murder, mystery, and subterfuge.

The rates for domestic servants are competitive, and the service is second to none. So, to solve a servant problem or investigate a sudden death, there is no better choice than . . . Burgoyne's (Secret) Agency.

©2022 G J Bellamy (P)2023 Tantor

Good real good

Enjoyed it very much I hope the rest of the series is good as well

Excellent

I really enjoyed this. I've read a few series that are set in the 1920s, but this one is unique and holds your attention throughout. The narration is also very good.

The main chsracter is strong, intelligent, independent, and likable. I like that she's a business woman. The secondary characters hold their own and have room to grow.

The mystery itself is very good - it grabs your attention from the first page. I love that the author has written a real villain who looks like he may be around awhile. Should make for a great series. Looking forward to it!

Great characters and good story

Loved the time period and characters but sometimes the story dragged on with too many details. There were also a few too many characters to keep them all straight. The story could have been just as good if it was 3 hours shorter.

Good

I enjoyed this new to me series and author. It was a little long but overall good.

very good

It's intelligent. Author does not rush, love the side stories. I look forward to listening to many more stories.

Different twist on a espionage book

Like the character, didn’t lose her head but not overly “oh I so smart and clever”. Like the other characters though I hope some characters come back in next book and are explored.