This story was so much fun! All the twists and turns! I LOVED it! I had my suspicions on who was the robber and murder and was pleasantly surprised that I was completely wrong! I loved the characters and the journey to their love story!

Captain Reese is determined to do what his parents want him to do, including marrying the woman of his father's choosing. He has it all planned out, he just needs to solve the mystery of who is trying to kill his father. With the help of his friends, they host a house party to discover who the culprit is. What he doesn't expect is finding an intriguing and lovely Miss Dvorak.

The only thing Theresia has left of her family is a vase her father made for her, intending it to be her dowry. After her father's death, she is shooed away into a seminary by her horrible stepmother. When she finally becomes free of the seminary, the vase in only one thing she needs to get and then she can be done with her stepmother forever. However, her stepmother sells the vase before she has a chance to take it, Determined to find her vase, she makes her way to the same house party Captain Reese is attending.

A fun Cinderella Fairytale retelling. I wish I had read the books previous in this series before reading this one. It can be a stand alone but you can tell throughout that there are stories and characters and things you’ve missed from stories before this one.
I enjoyed the mystery intertwined with romance. At times though I did feel like there were too many characters and trying to keep up with them all and everything that makes them suspicious was a little much.
I really enjoyed the two main characters, Rolland and Theresia. Rolland is dealing with guilt and scars from his years in the Navy and now is home to keep threats away from his parents. Theresia is a bold character who is determined to get what belongs to her. Together they make a pretty formidable pair and along the way find love!
Thank you to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. I enjoy Anneka’s book and would recommend them.

What a fun tweak on Cinderella. We have a navy captain working to protect his father, a young woman spurned by her stepmother, trying to get back her dowry, and a godfather who helps out when things get tougher. Then we just throw in some spying, some linguistics, some death, hidden staircases, climbing up arbors, Roma camps, and you get a great story.

Reading this made me want to go back and reread the other two books in this series. I love when an author does that!

The characters are well formed, the plot well done. This is another winner!

Neat rendition of cinderella. "Lady Glass" is seeking that which was stollen from her. Quite by chance she discovered that her dowry, the vase her father custom made for her, was given by her step mother to someone. Following the only clues she has, she journeys to a house party and through some circumstances, is brought into the party as a "guest" and given an identity.

This was an intriguing novel. Lots of twists and turns in the web. I really did like the step=sisters reaction at the end. I really wasn't expecting it. I cannot recommend this enough!

Wonderful!!

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.

#TheLadyGlass #NetGalley
A Cinderella tale with suspense thrown in makes a clever twist on the classic story.
The story has a threadbare sister who comes home to find her dowry of a blown glass
vase being sold to a mysterious man. When the vase comes up missing the next morning,
Theresia is determined to get it back. A house party with a murderer and suspects at every
turn, make for an interesting story.

This was such a good book! I am such a fan of Anneka R. Walkers books so I was excited for this one. It didn’t disappoint, I loved the storyline and the characters! Highly recommend!

What happens when you combine a regency fairytale retelling with a murder mystery? You get The Lady Glass!
This newest addition to Anneka R. Walker’s series, Enchanted Regency Romance, did not disappoint and had so many new and fun elements.
We get to catch up with favorites from previous books and are introduced to a whole new set of good, and bad, characters. The hero and heroine, Rolland and Theresia, are fabulous main characters. I absolutely loved how they meet, their adventures, and the adorable and swoony moments they have whenever they happen to be alone. These two have undeniable chemistry and the tension builds and builds until it explodes and they can no longer refute their feelings. Add in the search for a priceless vase that is Theresia’s dowry and you’ve got an even greater story. Oh, and did I mention these two are also trying to solve a murder mystery? Add in that extra pressure, mystery, and intrigue and you get a romance story you’ll never forget.
I will say this story was able to surprise me in who did what. The whole time I kept guessing and didn’t even consider the end result. I loved feeling engaged from the first chapter and couldn’t put this book down because I just had to solve the mystery.
Basically this book is a fun and new take on a classic genre. If you love regency romance, a good riddle

This was an interesting storyline set in the regency era. Theresia returns home after leaving finishing school to begin a life of her own. Her step-parents are far from welcoming, threatening instead. When her inheritance goes missing, she goes into hiding to find it and stumbles (again) upon the English captain, Rolland, who decides to help her. They both don't trust easily, but Rolland's priority is protecting his family. I think you'll enjoy this sweet, mysterious romance.

*Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC and for the opportunity to post an honest review.

I have enjoyed the other fairy tale re-imaginings by this author so I was pretty excited to find out she wrote this new book! The first few chapters are really fun and I love how the two main characters meet and interact. It is fun (granted a little over the top) but a great way to start this novel. By the middle of the book I was just really puzzled on Theresia's "why" and her motivation to obtain an object that is the central plot point of this book. It seemed a bit strange and while I admire her stubborn side I really struggled being fully captivated and caught up in the story. There is a mysterious side to things and that helps moves things along but for me this was a little bit of a slower read. There is some humor and I think the author wrote those scenes perfectly. The romance is sweet and a slower build up to the ending which I did actually appreciate. Overall this is a decent read it just isn't my favorite by this author.


Three stars.


"I received this book from NetGalley for free. All opinions are my own and I was not required to write a positive review."

I hadn't read the previous books in the series, but now I want to! This book was so enjoyable to me. It was one of the most unique Cinderella retellings I have ever read. I loved the perfect mix of mystery and romance. It really kept me guessing the entire time and I didn't want to put it down. The romance was clean but the chemistry was great. Excellent writing. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves Regency and Cinderella!

This Regency-set story is a great mix of mystery, romance, and espionage. The author calls it a retelling of Cinderella, and while some of those basic plot points do appear, the story is unique and enjoyable on its own merits. Theresia is a smart and resourceful main character, and her search for a family treasure involves her in a broader plot against England. The characters are strong and believable, and the house party full of suspects works well as a setting and plot device. The two main characters’ relationship develops in a very believable way. There were a couple of partial storylines that didn’t quite come together for me until the very end, but overall a thoroughly enjoyable story. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own.

This was stunning! The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were well-developed; complex, and intriguing. I highly recommend this beautiful telling of the power of love. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

Title : "The Lady Glass"
Author : Anneka R. Walker
April 30, 2024

"The Lady Glass" is an enjoyable novel that reimagines classic fairy tale elements, particularly those of Cinderella, and incorporates them into a fresh and captivating story. The book is filled with mystery, theft, sinister plots, and romance, immersing readers in an intriguing world. The characters are witty and complex, reminiscent of those in fairy tales. Theresia, the protagonist, sets out on a journey to reclaim her rightful inheritance after experiencing loss and mistreatment. The narrative unfolds with thrilling twists and turns, while the inclusion of historical details adds depth to the story. The writing is straightforward, and each page is packed with excitement, making it an engaging read for genre fans. The book is a well-crafted mix of mystery, romance, and historical intrigue, showcasing the author's storytelling abilities.

***Many Thanks to the Author ##AnnekaRWalker, Publisher #CovenantCommunications and #NetGallery for the advanced copy of the book.
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Whew! This book was jam packed full of excitement - and just really good!
Great characters! Mystery, suspense, clean romance - and a fairly intricate plot that kept me guessing who the bad guy was going to be - right up to the point they were revealed!!
I loved how she was inspired in part by some of her own heritage/relatives.
And I really enjoyed all of the historical facts she included, as well as the notes at the end of the book to clarify what parts of the story were true.
The writing was smooth - and without a lot of extra stuff that makes a book sometimes become tedious...
I have enjoyed all of this author's books so far and look forward to her next one!
Her writing continues to improve (NOT that it was ever bad!), but the type of plots and characters she creates continue to grow and mature.
I remember her debut novel - which I loved - and I think is still actually my favorite of all her books.
I highly recommend this book. It was great!

"The Lady Glass" is a romance set in 1814 in England. It's a Cinderella-based story. It wasn't very realistic as a historical beyond references to historical events. For example, Theresia's wearing a ball gown and slippers, walked a distance across a lawn, somehow climbed a trellis and fell through a window, had an adventure involving a struggle and falling on the floor again. And her dress and hair was still flawless except a small, unnoticeable tear in her dress hem. If only reality was so obliging!

I felt like we were just supposed to accept what we're told about the characters even if it didn't make sense. As someone told Theresia, the vase did her no good if she's dead, yet she's obsessed with getting her vase back because her father made it and it's her dowry. We're just supposed to accept that previously obedient and very proper Theresia repeatedly broke into rooms and recklessly risked her life and reputation in her pursuit of finding her vase. Then, when confronted with her stepmother (while Theresia was with supportive friends), she cowardly ran away with no effort to defend herself. Rolland was more consistent within the story, but his behavior sometimes didn't match what we're told about him.

There was a mystery, but it wasn't the focus of the story. I identified an important clue back when Theresia's stepmother sold the vase. Theresia didn't realize it was important until 95% into the book. I also didn't understand why Theresia didn't mention who the French-speaking man was speaking to or why the seasoned spies didn't ask since they otherwise investigated everyone's connections. Rolland professed concern about his father, but he spent most of his time doing house-party activities while jealously watching over Theresia. Another investigating friend spent all his time flirting. The friend hosting the event did the most investigating but was distracted by his duties as a host. On the other hand, Rolland and Theresia did get to spend a lot of time together trying to find the vase and to overhear and identify the bad guy speaking in French.

There was no sex or bad language. I'd recommend this romance to fans of fairytale retellings.

An excellent read to enjoy!
A wonderful tale of surviving hard circumstances you were forced into with courage and wit. Theresia lost her mother, then her father and found herself left with a cruel stepmother and a priceless crystal vase. After escaping the seminary, eight years after her stepmother placed her there, Theresia returns home to find her mother planning to sell the vase. Working to stop the sale and get her vase back, Theresia finds herself placed in the middle of a house party where one person is trying to get rid of another. As a partner of Rolland, son of the target, they set out to thwart the villain’s plans and secure the vase with Theresia hiding behind an alias. However, things never run as smoothly as planned. A wonderful read you are sure to enjoy. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.