Thomasina Wynchester is a master of disguise. She can be a polite young lady or a grumpy old man. She can take on whatever disguise her family needs her to be on a whim's notice. However, when Tommy's new client turns out to be the highborn lady she's secretly in love with, Tommy must decide which will take precedent.
Miss Philippa York is a bluestocking that doesn't believe in love. Her heart didn't respond when she was engaged to a duke or when he decided to marry someone else. The only thing that makes Philippa excited is decoding a centuries old manuscript to prevent someone from claiming credit for work that wasn't his. She hates that she needs to rely on a man to help her but, she is delighted when she learns that the charming baron is in fact a woman. As Philippa and Tommy grow closer, the stake of their discovery becomes more likely along with their feelings for each other.
I thought the book was an interesting read. This was my first time reading a book in this genre. I can't say that I am in love with it but, I wouldn't mind reading another book in the genre. The book is mostly focused on Philippa's budding romance with Tommy and their plot to get Philippa married. I wish the book did focus a bit more on the "case". This book was the second book in the series but, it can be read as a standalone. I did like reading about the other Wynchester family members and would be interested in reading more of their adventures. The novel contain themes of Sapphic relationships with some graphic scenes which might not be for everyone.
**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**
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