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Banquet of Lies by Michelle Diener & Giveaway (US only)

October 28, 2013 by Darlene

Banquet of Lies

Oh let me count the ways in which I enjoy the writing of Michelle Diener. Her newest novel Banquet of Lies was fantastic! I expected no less though after reading The Emperor’s Conspiracy this past year and loving it as well. Michelle has a way of weaving a tale that takes place during a historic time with characters and a thriller type storyline that enthralls the reader.

The year is 1812 and Giselle Barrington up to this point has had a unique and interesting life traveling all over with her father. She knows he’s involved in some type of political secrecy but he’s always kept her in he dark with it telling her that she’s safer not knowing the specifics. This changes drastically when he’s killed and Gigi is left with his secret papers and ‘the shadow man’ now chasing after her to kill her as well. These are important political papers and if only Gigi knew who they needed to go to she’d be in much less of a fix.

She is in trouble though and she falls back on something she loves to do and that ‘s cooking.  She finds out through her loyal friend Georges that there is a position for a cook at the home of Lord Aldridge and even better it is only a few houses down from Giselle’s own family home.  It’s the perfect place for her to hide as no one would suspect a society lady of being a cook in someone’s home.  She’s hired as Madame Laveel by Edgars and once Lord Aldridge samples Gigi’s masterful cooking he is all but lost.  Once he sees her in person he is lost as she is quite beautiful and he just can’t keep away the nagging feeling that he’s seen her before.  Gigi remembers him from when she was a girl and she can’t help but notice how attractive he has become.  However she’s there to cook and to see if she can’t get some snooping time in over at her home a few doors down.  She’s quite sure the shadow man has followed her – she’s seen him lurking and following her.  Yet that isn’t her only problem as Edgars begins to suspect her of something and accuses her of being a spy.  He’s set on getting her fired and will do anything to achieve that goal.  Gigi is in a world of trouble and worse yet who can she  trust?

I really enjoyed Banquet of Lies and read it in one day.  It was one of those books I just didn’t want to put down and it was gloomy outside and the perfect day to curl up with a good book.  I loved the characters in this novel even the ones who played lesser roles like Georges who I adored because of how funny he was.  Even Charlotte Raven from The Emperor’s Conspiracy makes a few appearances and she was a favorite of mine from that novel.  Gigi is a very likable character.  Shes’ a strong, independent, and a very outspoken woman who can be quite wily when she wants to be.  I think a  novel with her teaming up with Charlotte would be fantastic!  I may even have fallen a bit for Lord Aldridge while reading this book as well.  Lol.

For fans of historical fiction Banquet of Lies is the perfect pick with all its action and suspense!  Packed with great characters and an intriguing storyline Banquet of Lies will be another favorite of mine from Michelle Diener.

 

Other tour stops with Historical Fiction Virtual Book Tours
Michelle’s website, Facebook and Twitter

Buy at: Amazon, Amazon Canada, and B&N

 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS (US only)

I have one copy of Banquet of Lies by Michelle Diener to share with my US readers.  To enter…

  • Leave a comment entering the giveaway for 1 entry.
  • Tweet, share on Facebook, or blog for 2 extra entries.

This giveaway is open to US residents only (no PO boxes) and I will draw for the winner on November 12/13.  Good luck!

 

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Source:  Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.  No compensation was received for this review and all opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Tiffany says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:36 am

    This sounds like the perfect winter read – thanks so much for the giveaway!

  2. bermudaonion (Kathy) says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:19 am

    Wow, I can tell how much you loved this one!

  3. Melanie Backus says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:35 am

    This sounds like a great book. I can’t wait to find out more about Gigi. I am keeping my fingers crossed for the win. Thank you!

    melbackat cebridge dot net

  4. Patty says

    October 28, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Thanks for the opportunity to win. I’ve enjoyed several other books by the author

  5. amyc says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:15 am

    This sounds like a really great read for me. Thanks for the giveaway!
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  6. amyc says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:15 am

    https://twitter.com/AmyBooksy/status/394844384018968576
    campbellamyd at gmail dot com

  7. ellie says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:31 am

    thanks for this captivating feature.

  8. Judie McDonald says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Don’t think I’ve read anything in the 1812 period.

  9. diane says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:14 am

    This novel sounds fascinating and memorable. Many thanks.

  10. Colleen Turner says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:45 am

    This one sounds so good! I love historical fiction and I have read nothing but good reviews about this one. Thanks for the giveaway!

  11. Colleen Turner says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/candc320/status/394867374739845120.

  12. Summer G says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    sumsum085@aol.com

  13. Diane Castiglione says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:44 am

    I love historical fiction and this one sound great.

    I tweeted this and posted to Facebook.
    Thank you for this give away.

  14. Suko says

    October 28, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    suko95(at)gmail(dot)com

  15. blodeuedd says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Diener is just awesome

  16. Cyn209 says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    Banquet of Lies sounds like a book i would definitely enjoy!!!!
    thank you for the giveaway!!

  17. Cyn209 says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    shared on my FB wall: http://www.facebook.com/cyn209

  18. KATHLEEN BIANCHI says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    Banquet of Lies by Michelle Diener & Giveaway (US only) I tweeted.
    …
    It will be interesting to find out how a Lady learned how to cook.

  19. pearl says

    October 29, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Historical fiction and this novel is fascinating. Thanks.

  20. Kim@Time2Read says

    October 29, 2013 at 9:57 am

    I’ve been hearing a lot about this one lately. Love the cover and I can’t wait to read it! Thanks for the chance to win.

  21. Terry Martini says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I loved your review and it definitely makes me want to read this book. I have added it to the top of my TBR list.

  22. Kim Hathorn says

    October 29, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Historical thrillers are a real bonus for me. Lots of action and suspense are always a trump card for me. Thanks for offering the giveaway!

  23. Karen G says

    October 29, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Sounds like a great read. Would love a chance to win a copy. Thank you.
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

  24. Lisa Garrett says

    October 29, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    I have not read any of Michelle’s books yet. I must add this to my TBR list.

  25. Beth says

    October 30, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Love the sounds of this one! Love espionage & suspense 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win!

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/bbulow12/status/395602411722530816

    Beth

  26. Meghan Stith says

    October 30, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    I’ve seen this book around and it looks really good!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/MeghanStith/status/395762020064063489

    mestith at gmail dot com

  27. Hanna McArdle says

    November 1, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Now I have to go check out The Emperor’s Conspiracy too! I tweeted this one as well…https://twitter.com/hannakinsey/status/396327063885320192

  28. Anita Yancey says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:51 pm

    Sounds like a great read. I love the time period and all of the mystery in the story. I’d really like to find out how the rest of the book goes. Thanks for having the giveaway.

    ayancey1974(at)gmail(dot)com

  29. Anita Yancey says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    Shared on Facebook as Anita Yancey.

    ayancey1974(at)gmail(dot)com

  30. Karen G says

    November 1, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    Forgot to tweet and let you know. https://twitter.com/MsRubyKat/status/396425761399123968
    kmgervais(at)nycap(dot)rr(dot)com

  31. Maxie Anderson says

    November 3, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Oh my! This sounds like one that would keep you on pins and needles while wondering what will happen. As the old saying goes, “when will the shoe drop”? I would love to win this book and I shared this on my Facebook page.
    Maxie mac262(at)me(dot)com

  32. Joy F says

    November 7, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    Would love to read this, thanks for the chance.

  33. Kay from NY says

    November 8, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book. It sounds really good.
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

  34. Kay from NY says

    November 8, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I tweeted. https://twitter.com/MsBookwormLady/status/398949323280379904
    msbookwormlady(at)aol(dot)com

  35. Kim@Time2Read says

    November 9, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Shared this on my blog…
    http://mytime2read.blogspot.com/2013/11/giveaway-friday-november-8.html

  36. Lara Frame Newell says

    November 10, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Ooh sounds like a good one! Thanks for the chance to win!

    lafra86 at gmail dot com

  37. karen says

    November 25, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    sounds like a wonderful book to read this winter

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