The Queen and the Knave

About the Book:

Title: The Queen and the Knave
Series: The Dread Penny Society #5
Author: Sarah M Eden
Publisher: Shadow Mountain Publishers
Release Date: September 5th, 2023
Genre: Historical Romance

Móirín Donnelly has spent the last five years working in the shadows for the Dread Penny Society, a secret fraternity of penny dreadful authors who use their profits, influence, and street smarts to protect the poor and vulnerable of Victorian London. But spending so much of her life in secret is taking its toll on her soul—and her heart.

When members of the Dread Penny Society begin disappearing, Móirín turns to her friend Detective Constable Fitzgerald Parkington for help. The two have developed a friendly rapport, and Móirín feels like she can trust him, though perhaps not with all of her secrets.

Fitzgerald Parkington has a sixth sense when it comes to tracking down criminals, which is why he’s recently been transferred to the Detective Department at Scotland Yard. But when roadblocks and red tape keep him from tracking down the criminal mastermind known as “The Tempest,” he must rely on the one woman who has unexpectedly captured his heart—the brash, bold, and fiery Irish lass, Móirín Donnelly.

As the Tempest’s deadly reach threatens to overwhelm all of London, Móirín and Fitz are caught in an elaborate game of cat and mouse that leads down back alleys, through dark London buildings, and right to the gates of Kensington Palace. Móirín has one chance to save Fitz and the Dread Penny Society from the Tempest, and she might have to sacrifice her one chance at love to do so.

Book Review:

Wow, I can’t believe that this series has come to an end. The Queen and the Knave is the fifth and final book in Sarah M Eden’s Penny Dreadfuls series. This has been an amazing series and I am so sad to see it end. This book is part of a series and it needs to be read in order otherwise it wouldn’t make sense.

Okay, so I have really enjoyed the other books so I was excited for this one but I have a bit of mixed feelings. I was honestly a little confused by everything that was going on, it was a lot to take in. However I loved that Móirín was getting her own book. She is so cool! And it was fun to read about Detective Constable Fitzgerald Parkington.

The romance was sweet but it was not the main part of the story. Móirín and Fitzgerald had to work together to try to beat the Tempest at her game. I loved getting to know Móirín and understand her more, she had such a deep backstory. Fitzgerald was also a wonderful character, he definitely fit her. I loved his loyalty and his love for those around him. The plot was interesting and it did keep me engaged although I did get a little lost. However, this was still a wonderful book.

The Queen and the Knave was an exciting end to this lovely series. I would totally recommend it!The Queen and the Knave is a clean historical fiction mystery romance book set in London. 

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the publisher through Netgalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion, a positive review was not required.