![]() As opposed to “sillier” barriers you might see in period romances, this one takes on a huge, important, undeniable issue with grace and panache. The major romantic barrier for Elle & Malcolm is that she is black and he is white, and this novel actually forces them to reckon with that– internally, in terms of their relationship, and in terms of what it means for them socially and professionally. How do you build a honest relationship when you’re forced to lie constantly? They are also both exceedingly wary about their chosen line(s) of work, which require them to lie like breathing. They are both really smart and brave, and they admire that about each other. ![]() This was a really engaging romance–Elle is super-snarky and Malcolm is a very enjoyable laid back kind of commentator. Their works bring them together to share information. Malcolm is a Pinkerton man, masquerading as a confederate officer to get information to support the Union cause. Ellen (who goes by Elle) is a spy for The Loyal League, masquerading as a slave to get information to support the Union cause. ![]()
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