- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: Forge Books; First Edition edition (Jun 17 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0765340372
- ISBN-13: 978-0765340375
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 10.7 x 2.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 150 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,052,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Complete with a colonial, James Bond-type hero and a wealth of gadgets that even Q would approve of a walking stick that doubles as a sword, an egg-shaped submersible and a carriage outfitted with a deadly trap door this 18th-century adventure lacks the intense romantic conflict often found in romantic suspense novels but fills the gap with an abundance of humorous hijinks. When Quincy Stanton, a ship owner and American patriot, returns to Boston after a disappointing visit to his father in England, he is immediately recruited by his Uncle Edward to spy on the English. With very little complaint, Quin dons a purple wig and recasts himself as a loyalist in order gain entry into the homes of prominent loyalists. In one such home, he meets Virginia Munro, who has also taken it upon herself to spy on the English. Although their relationship gets off to a rocky start (he tries to buy her), their attraction is strong, and only the prickly matter of trust stands between them. Meanwhile, Quin must deal with his haughty half-brother, Clarence, who is trying to wrench control of the Stanton merchant business from him. Although Quin and Virginia's bumbling attempts at subterfuge provide plenty of laughs, transparent secondary characters and a pat conclusion keep this from becoming anything more than a comedy of errors.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Booklist
Having recently returned to Boston from England, Quincy Dearling Stanton finds he is perfectly positioned to become a spy for the Americans. Adopting the affected airs and silk wardrobe of a Loyalist dandy, Quincy pretends to be a devoted British subject all the while secretly trying to ferret out any information that might prove useful to the American cause. Things become a bit more challenging for Quincy when he encounters Virginia Munro, who seems to be indulging in her own bit of covert espionage. While at first it seems that Virginia has quite a knack for uncovering British secrets, Quincy is determined to "retire" her from the dangerous game of spying once he realizes how attracted he is to the saucy minx. After giving her hero some nifty, historically appropriate "spy" toys and a debonair and sexy charm, Sparks pairs him up with a feisty heroine who is more than his equal when it comes to wits and bravery. This humor-laced historical with its delightful characters and snappy dialogue is pure fun. John Charles
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A name to watch.,
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This review is from: For Love or Country (Paperback)
Set in Boston, 1769. Quincy Stanton and his uncle, Edward Stanton, owned Stanton Shipping which was very profitable. Quin was the illegitimate son of the Earl of Dearlington in Britain. After a short, and awful, visit with his father Quin returned to find British soldiers all over Boston to suppress the colonists. When Quin found out his half brother, Clarence, was coming to Boston to take over Stanton Shipping, it was the last straw! Quin and Edward became spies for the Sons of Liberty. Quin played a Loyalist dandy. He had several gadgets on his person, as well as, within his coach to help him ferret out secrets from the wigs. Virginia Munro and her sister, Caroline, were staying in Boston with their newly widowed aunt, Mary Dover. Mary's husband had been a Loyalist so Mary had access to all the Tory parties. They went to all of them in hope of stumbling across information that could help the Sons of Liberty. Quin and Virginia found themselves attracted to each other. However, they could not trust one another. After all, their necks would be stretched after a single false move. Things became worse when Clarence entered the picture and lived with Quincy. ***** I have not read a Historical Romance this good in quite a while! I am amazed to learn that this is the author's debut novel! Kerrelyn Sparks is a name to watch! She is destined to become a well known name in book stores! This one will win awards! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful read!! Read this book!,
By A. Den (Nantucket, MA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: For Love or Country (Paperback)
I really enjoyed 'For Love or Country'. This book had it all. Spies, bad guys, cool gadgets and, of course, in the end the hero gets the girl. If you like James Bond movies and the Revolutionary War period, you'll love this book.My sister, who never reads romance novels, borrowed this book and inhaled it in the space of two days! She thought it was great. (BTW, my sister is a married mother of 3 small children.) She has very little time to read much of anything.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent debut novel!,
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This review is from: For Love or Country (Paperback)
Hold on! Exciting, edge of your seat romance! It's pre-Revolutionary War Boston, and Quincy Stanton is a spy masquerading as a dandy to fool the Redcoats. Add Ginny, a nosy female spy, and a few James Bond-type gadgets, and you have an innovative novel that will keep you turning the pages long after bedtime.I rarely laugh out loud at books, but Ms. Spark's quirky sense of humor had me guffawing on more than one occasion. I loved the romance between Quin and Ginny and appreciated the careful attention to historical detail. FOR LOVE OR COUNTRY doesn't read like a debut novel at all. Kerrelyn Sparks is an author you'll want to watch.
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