Velocity of a Secret, Violet Marsh
Velocity of a Secret, Violet Marsh
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Velocity of a Secret

Author: Violet Marsh

Narrator: Stella Hunter, Neil Ellice

Unabridged: 15 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/08/2022

Synopsis

An intrepid heroine confronts the dark underworld of espionage and war in this daring historical romance by Violet Marsh, the award-winning author of The Aviatrix.It’s spring 1919, and the Great War has ended. New life flourishes on the red cliffs of the Northern Isles of Scotland—sea pinks and primrose, puffins and guillemots. But this windswept corner of the world harbors a dark secret.Rose Van Etten has always reveled in danger and defiance. When the war started, she went from racing cars to driving ambulances and learned of an insidious spy ring from a dying soldier. Now that the war is over, she ventures to Scotland in search of the truth.The isles’ stark beauty quickly captivates her, but so does one of the locals. Unlike most men, the rugged, Viking-esque Thorfinn Sinclair respects Rose’s independent spirit. It seems she’s met her equal.But Thorfinn has secrets of his own. Fiercely loyal to home and family, he will do whatever it takes to protect the land he loves. As the spies close in, Rose must decide for herself: Is Thorfinn friend or foe?

About Violet Marsh

Two-time Golden Heart finalist Violet Marsh is a lawyer who decided it was more fun to write witty banter than contractual terms. A romance enthusiast, she relishes the transformative power of love, especially when a seeming mismatch becomes the perfect pairing.Marsh also enjoys visiting the past—whether strolling through castle ruins or researching her family genealogy online (where she discovered at least one alleged pirate, a female tavern owner, and several blacksmiths). She indulges in her love of history by writing period pieces filled with independent-minded women and men smart enough to fall for them.Marsh lives at home with Prince Handy (a guy who can fix things is much sexier than a mere charmer), a whirlwind (her toddler), and a suburban nesting dog (whose cuteness Marsh shamelessly uses to promote her books).Find Marsh on Facebook at www.facebook.com/violetmarshauthor, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/violetmarshauthor, and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/vi_marsh_author.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

American socialite Rose Van Etten likes to live life at a fast pace, she races cars and she wants to use her ability to drive to help her country. She becomes an ambulance driver in WW I, and when Tin Lizzie's staffed by a German plane she knows she’s in big trouble. She’s transporting a seriously i......more

Goodreads review by Donna

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review. I loved this authors previous book, The Aviatrix, and this is just as good. Probably gets a little bogged down with mechanical jargon on occasion but the story of Rose and Sinclair makes up for it.......more

Goodreads review by Sienna

This book was absolutely fantastic! A strong female protagonist, a charming Scottish background, and the mystery of espionage just after Word War One made this book absolutely addicting. Rose Van Etten is a strong and likable main character who is smart, strong-willed and defies the societal norms t......more

Goodreads review by Rachel

3.5 / 5 stars, rounded up to 4. Velocity of a Secret had a description that drew me in. A book set in the aftermath of World War I? Check. A strong, independent female protagonist that isn’t afraid of danger and risk-taking? Check. A secret spy ring, threatening the peace? Check. Toss in a gruff male......more

Goodreads review by Donna

The story Rose is an American heiress, she loves fast cars, parties and rebellion. It’s WW1 and she is driving an ambulance in the thick of the war fields when a dying Englishman whispers to her about a spy ring he has discovered. After the war ends, Rose travels to the islands in Orkney where the Vi......more

Quotes

“This novel captures the reader from the first heart-stopping page. Its fascinating scenes of country life in Scotland and the layers of tension and romance between Rose and Thorfinn Sinclair make for a fast-moving and memorable historical novel. Readers adore stories that instruct them about Scottish history, culture, and lore, and Violet Marsh’s vibrant storytelling and charming setting details do not disappoint. Highly recommended.” —Historical Novels Review

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