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The Hummingbird Dagger

door Cindy Anstey

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1833. A near-fatal carriage accident has deposited an unconscious young woman on the doorstep of Hardwick Manor and into the care of young Lord James Ellerby. But when she finally awakens, it is with no memory of who she is or where she came from.Beth, as she calls herself, has no identity; the only clue to her circumstances is a recurring nightmare of a hummingbird, blood dripping from its steel beak.With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth tries to solve the mystery of her own identity and the appalling events that brought her to their door. But nothing could prepare her for the escalating dangers that threaten her and the Ellerby clan. From the hazardous cliffs of Dorset to the hostile streets of London, Beth will fight to reclaim her past, hunted by a secretive foe with murderous intentions.… (meer)
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Interesting enough historical period mystery of a young woman in a carriage accident who suffers amnesia and the upper crust family that takes her in and tries to help her figure out who she is.

Good characters, good pacing of the story and a nicely done mystery with a light romantic aspect written for young adults. ( )
  Jenson_AKA_DL | Oct 16, 2020 |
A very satisfying historical mystery with a touch of romance. We begin with a spoiled younger brother riding his small horse drawn carriage quite recklessly, causing a larger carriage to go off the road and become mired in water. His older brother, in pursuit to chastise the younger sibling, comes upon the accident and spots a bloodied and partially submerged young woman by the carriage. Insistent that she be brought to his manor for immediate care, he dismisses the objections of the rather surly and suspicious-looking coachman.
This sets in motion multiple wheels of intrigue involving neighbors, the British Parliament, kidnappers, amnesia, recurring nightmares by the young lady, and loads tense situations. While some events are easy to decipher early on, there's enough that remains clouded or uncertain until very near the end, making for a very good story. This is the second of Cindy's historical YA books I've read and both are worthy of consideration by any school or public library. ( )
  sennebec | Jan 6, 2020 |
Fans of Jane Austen, who enjoy a bit of a spooky mystery, will love diving into this one.

James' reckless younger brother takes a wild ride with his horse and buggy, causing an accident. Luckily, no one seems injured except for a young woman traveling without a chaperone on the carriage to London. As Lord of the nearby manor, the young James rushes to help her and allows her to stay at the manor while she receives medical attention. But she appears to have lost her memory as well. The only thing which repeatedly come to her are horrid nightmares with darkness, captivity, blood and a hummingbird dagger. As no one claims to know her or be searching for her, James and his siblings take it on themselves to help discover who she is. The truth, however, is not what they expected nor easy to find.

The author does a fantastic job at opening up a rich Victorian world with characters who are easy to root for and like. The dialogue, scenes and concerns fit the time period wonderfully and invite the reader to get lost in the historic setting. James, his siblings, and Beth are all kind, despite some quirks, and it's enjoyable to get to know them. When the plot thickens, it's impossible not to hope they make it through and defeat the 'bad' buy.

The first chapter grabs right away and bring along a slightly tense breeze in the background. The feeling that something isn't quite right seeps in gently and increases as the tale continues along. While the first chapters keep the tension high, it reels back as the book continues, taking on a more the more familiar pacing of a novel from that period as conversation outweighs action. It was a little slow for my taste at times, but then, I tend to enjoy more action and adventure in my reads. The twists and turns were also a bit confusing at times, but none of this made me stop reading. Especially the ending chapters pick up the pace again, and finish with a satisfying end.

Romance is present and as sweet as James and Beth themselves. It's a slow burn, and that's fine with me, especially considering it's a young adult. This is one, however, that adults will also feel at home in and are sure to enjoy the mystery

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed the mystery and characters. ( )
1 stem tdrecker | Apr 16, 2019 |
**I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. This is a voluntary review; all opinions are my own and not influenced by my source.**

I was really excited to see what Cindy Anstey would do with a slightly darker novel...and I was certainly NOT disappointed! It has all the charm of her previous novels with the right dash of suspense and mystery to keep you hooked.

It is very reminiscent of Victorian era murder mysteries. It's a lot of dialogue at times but I enjoyed the banter between the characters and found it to be engaging. The story really starts with a bang and then you slowly rebuild everything to the climax. I liked that it wasn't predictable and it had some layers to it because it made the reading experience richer.

The characters were great and fairly well developed; I would have liked a little more from the characters but they worked well for the story. While this story perhaps lacked the playfulness of Anstey's other works given its murder-suspense plotline, it didn't lack the charm she brings to her characters.

And I loved the little bits of romance along the way. It was exactly what I wanted and expected for the genre.

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Actual Rating: 4/5 ( )
  seriesousbooks | Apr 9, 2019 |
When he rescues a young lady from a carriage accident, young Lord Ellerby does not expect to be caring for a total amnesiac, suffering from recurring nightmares of a dagger shaped like a hummingbird. Lord Ellerby and his sister, Caroline, don't suspect that these might actually be memories, and there is much more to the young lady's story. ( )
  lilibrarian | Mar 13, 2019 |
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1833. A near-fatal carriage accident has deposited an unconscious young woman on the doorstep of Hardwick Manor and into the care of young Lord James Ellerby. But when she finally awakens, it is with no memory of who she is or where she came from.Beth, as she calls herself, has no identity; the only clue to her circumstances is a recurring nightmare of a hummingbird, blood dripping from its steel beak.With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth tries to solve the mystery of her own identity and the appalling events that brought her to their door. But nothing could prepare her for the escalating dangers that threaten her and the Ellerby clan. From the hazardous cliffs of Dorset to the hostile streets of London, Beth will fight to reclaim her past, hunted by a secretive foe with murderous intentions.

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