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Review in progress...I really enjoyed this third book of Dryden's steampunk series. I really liked the pairing: Fredrique (Freddie) Murcheson, who is an odd 'on the shelf' young lady who sneaks off during the day disguised as Fred, the tinkerer, to indulge in her need to fix things, and Barnabas, a perfectly average but well bred young man who - hoping that being in England will give him a chance to look for his missing and dishonored younger brother - thought to try his hand at being a spy only to end up with the assignment of keeping an eye on Freddie while posing as a suitor.

Almost immediately Freddie gets Barnabas to spill that he's a spy and she intends to use the info to blackmail him into leaving her alone to do her 'thing' but he just as quickly figures out her big secret, and doesn't allow her to ditch him. Instead, Barnabas gets swept along in Freddie's wake as she decides to do some spying of her own and he ends up delighted by her cleverness and her adventurous spirit and impressed by the way that she's made her life into something unexpected despite the strictures of her role in society and is soon totally smitten.

This story was fun and the romance was fumbling yet sweet between the virginal Freddie and the only slightly less innocent Barnabas. There is a decent amount of steampunk in the adventures and what might be a bit of the setup for the next pair-I am really looking this series and I can't wait for more.


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Gilded Lily Steam and Seduction Delphine Dryden Books Reviews

I enjoyed the last book in this series with its Great Race backdrop and each one has been different so I was eager to see what type of Steampunk backdrop this one would have. It was submersibles and espionage- so cool! I loved the balanced blend of romance, intrigue and steampunk.

The book was loosely tied to the books that came before. It can easily be read as a standalone though the mention of people and a few incidents that came from the previous book do get a little page time so the ideal is to read it in order.

The story opens with Barnabas Smith-Grenville recovered from his illness and back on the hunt to find his younger prodigal brother, Phineas. The last sight of his brother was that he was working for an Opium Lord and an addict, but Barnabas still has hope of finding Phineas so he takes the offer to join The Agency and act as a spy for Phineas' last employer. Much to Barnabas' surprise, Murcheson, his employer, gives him the charge of watching over his daughter making Barnabas wonder if he is being underestimated with such a piddling task.

Frederique Murcheson has her foot in both the world of high society and that of a makesmith tinker. She loves working with engines and machinery, but wishes she didn't have to disguise herself as a man to do it. Her father is caught up in his inventions, but always saddles her with a series of 'babysitters'. The latest is something out of the usual in that Lord Smith-Grenville makes a deplorable spy, but a good companion in her ventures to find out what secret thing her father is up to that is making all the fish and some of the fishermen disappear.

Barnabas slowly starts to appreciate his assignment to watch Freddie as his respect grows for her sense and skills. He isn't used to her dangerous adventures, but he's game to try to keep up with her. They discover a secret military base, experimental submersibles, and evidence of smuggler activity. Freddie is determined to prove her usefulness and cunning to her father so that she can persuade him to take her seriously so she talks Barnabas into helping her with her own secret mission. In the meantime, the attraction between Barnabas and Freddie grows stronger and stronger making them worry what will happen when their mission is over and Barnabas goes back to run the family estate and Freddie continues her career as a makesmith.

The plotting kept my attention from cover to cover. I really enjoyed both the romance and the adventure sides of the plot. The steampunk was not as strong an element, but it wasn't minimal either. I loved how this one took things under the sea and featured different gadgetry.

The romance was slow developing and it was fun. These two are an unusual pair. The story is told from both main characters' perspectives. Freddie is the more feisty, intrepid of the two while Barnabas is a cautious beta-style hero. He is just your average guy that is comfortable being the support. I liked seeing Freddie appreciate Barnabas' understated qualities like his loyalty and his lack of intimidation in having Freddie as the lead. Barnabas is like a calm anchor to keep Freddie grounded. Again, when it comes to this series, I'm going to mention how refreshing it was the way that the author portrayed a virgin as a true inexperienced virgin that struggled with her first encounters with kissing and the other physical acts before getting up to speed. My only real niggle was that things were left open at the end because I'm one that prefers relationship stuff to be tidily tied up.

The intrigue and action were a strong side. I loved the element of tension as Freddie and Barnabas snuck around snooping to find out what was going on. The only thing that would have kept the tension up even better would have been to keep the villain's identity remain in the shadows instead of knowing who it was from the beginning since he got part of the narrative. Truthfully, I felt a bit sympathetic to him as a result of being privy to his thoughts. The last few big scenes were exciting and poignant.

I'm not sure if things were left open-ended with Phineas' story on purpose, but I'm hoping he gets his own story now. He was an interesting character and nearly stole the show when he appeared in the story.

So to wrap it up, this was delightful segment of the series and I actually enjoyed this one the best of the books so far. Those who enjoy steampunk romance that's gentle on the steampunk and a little spicy on the romance should give this one a try.

My thanks to Penguin Group for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Couldn't finish it. I loved the previous books in this series. This one plodded.
A fun Steampunk adventure story with interesting characters.
I really enjoyed this authors new move into steampunk romance, very well done with exciting sea creatures thrown in the mix.
Recommended read from Steampunk. Lots of fun, dastardly deeds, steam powered vehicles and a little romance. Would love to see our clumsy hero and logical heroine on future adventures.
Enjoyable read. Technology wise goes a bit over the top, but I loved the characters and their interactions. The plot has enough twists to keep you wondering what is on the next page. Well worth the time and money. A good summer, kick back and relax on the patio read.
Review in progress...I really enjoyed this third book of Dryden's steampunk series. I really liked the pairing Fredrique (Freddie) Murcheson, who is an odd 'on the shelf' young lady who sneaks off during the day disguised as Fred, the tinkerer, to indulge in her need to fix things, and Barnabas, a perfectly average but well bred young man who - hoping that being in England will give him a chance to look for his missing and dishonored younger brother - thought to try his hand at being a spy only to end up with the assignment of keeping an eye on Freddie while posing as a suitor.

Almost immediately Freddie gets Barnabas to spill that he's a spy and she intends to use the info to blackmail him into leaving her alone to do her 'thing' but he just as quickly figures out her big secret, and doesn't allow her to ditch him. Instead, Barnabas gets swept along in Freddie's wake as she decides to do some spying of her own and he ends up delighted by her cleverness and her adventurous spirit and impressed by the way that she's made her life into something unexpected despite the strictures of her role in society and is soon totally smitten.

This story was fun and the romance was fumbling yet sweet between the virginal Freddie and the only slightly less innocent Barnabas. There is a decent amount of steampunk in the adventures and what might be a bit of the setup for the next pair-I am really looking this series and I can't wait for more.