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Wow, what a refreshing addition to the Regency genre -- a spirited woman who not only has a career, but sword-fights as well! Sarah Tolerance strikes me as a female musketeer, although her profession could be best described as a thief-taker (a person who serves clients who have been wronged in various ways and seek justice by private investigation rather than public exposure). The character of Sarah may not be 100 percent credible for this period in history, but who cares? Both fascinating and flawed, Miss Tolerance produced alternating feelings of sympathy and pride (gender-based, I admit it...I have romantic fantasies of being a swashbuckler) in me as I read how she accepted an assignment from a nobleman and teased out a series of tangled clues. The fact that she ended up being seduced (no graphic sex) at one point did bother me a wee bit. The relationship with this lover was relatively well-done, but given Miss Tolerance's life history, I found her somewhat impulsive plunge into intimacy a little less than believable. But the writing was excellent -- great language of the period (phrases like "sound the alarum") and good descriptions. Robins also did a masterful job in the hand-to-hand combat scenes. I'm a writer and I know these aren't especially easy to portray. I can't wait to move on to the next Miss Tolerance mystery.


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Point of Honour Sarah Tolerance Book 1 edition by Madeleine E Robins Mystery Thriller Suspense eBooks Reviews

This is a very enjoyable novel, a thrilling, well told story. I've always wondered what became of the fallen high born women like the ones in Jane Austen novels, and this is the story of one who sidestepped prostitution by reinventing herself as an "investigative agent" and an expert swordswoman, among other things. One blurb says "On the mean streets of Regency London, a truly different adventure-with an unforgettable heroine." Oh yes, who knew the Regency era was so interesting? Just ordered the other two books in the series! Kudos Madeline Robins!
Pure entertainment with fascinating historical detail and a strong female character in Regency England. Sarah is a "fallen" woman of good family who chooses to be an inquiry agent rather than join her aunt's brothel. Fortunately, the man who caused her fall (her late beloved) was a teacher of swordsmanship, so Sarah is an expert. Useful when wearing men's clothing and being accosted by shady characters. Literate, believable and unique. I read all three of the books in the series and wish there were more.
Point of Honour is well written from a story aspect, but I don't understand why Ms. Robins felt compelled to change history. I understand there had to be a political upheaval as a plot point, but I'm sure there were plenty of real political upheavals going on at the time that she could have used. I sincerely doubt whether female inquiry agent would have been accepted by anyone in the early 1800's. This was at a time when everything a woman had (incuding herself) became her husband's property at marriage. Women had basically no rights. And a woman that lost her virtue was less than dirt. Respectable men and woman alike would want nothing to do with Miss Tolerance. It would make more sense for Sarah to create a male figurehead, sort of a early-day Remington Steele who could meet the clients and present a more respectable face to the world. A disgraced gentleman, not unlike Lord Trux, but more affable and liberal minded would do nicely. Sarah would be the brains behind the agency and could still run around disguised in mens clothes, solving mysteries, but in better historical context. But that being said it was still a good mystery.
Many of us are familiar with the clean, neat world of Jane Austen, with women in beautiful dresses and men who flirt or look away disdainfully. Madeleine Robins takes this same time period and brings us another view. Sarah Tolerance once came from a proper family - but she made the egregious mistake of running off with her swordmaster. Now she's a fallen woman and the best she can do is be an 1800s version of a private eye. So imagine a 1920s film noir, but instead the sleuth is female and stalking through the dingy alleys of 1800s England. Her aunt runs a whorehouse, she knows how to dodge pickpockets, and her current task is to track down a valuable family heirloom.

Sarah's reason for having her profession and skill set make perfect sense, and her talent with a sword is wonderful to watch. She's got a pistol, too, and isn't afraid to use it. She gets in and out of trouble, people lie to her and deceive her, and step by step she unravels the truth.

This isn't a "romance" - so be prepared going in. This is more about Sarah staying tenaciously on the trail and using her skills to wend past a number of obstacles.

There are great details here. Clearly Robins did her research, and then some. At some points it feels a bit too dense, as if we're sitting through a history lesson, but that's a common enough situation for authors to fall into. Also, be aware that this is an "alternate history" with some changes for the story's sake.

The characters are well drawn and have their own quirks and personalities. The worlds are lush and rich. I love some of the turns of phrase used here. That being said, I do have to say I wish the author wasn't quite so thrilled about calling the main character "Miss Tolerance" so frequently. It interrupted the flow of reading. Saying "Sarah" or "she" would have been quite fine.

Also, there were a number of times that a line of dialogue would be given, and then some modifiers which fairly importantly altered the way the line was being said. So that meant you read the line making an assumption about tone / volume, realized you were wrong, and had to go back and re-read it "properly". That also interrupted the flow.

Finally, and I realize this is a purely personal preference, but I found the main male character a bit "limp". Again, I realize this isn't a romance, but he is a love interest. When Bogie falls for Bacall in Casablanca, you can feel the attraction. Here, I'm just not sure I felt that this wonderfully active, intelligent, skilled woman would fall for him. Still, I'm sure some people adored his character, so we all have our own preferences.

So that being said there are ample twists and turns, and I loved the heroine's sword use. Well recommended!
Wow, what a refreshing addition to the Regency genre -- a spirited woman who not only has a career, but sword-fights as well! Sarah Tolerance strikes me as a female musketeer, although her profession could be best described as a thief-taker (a person who serves clients who have been wronged in various ways and seek justice by private investigation rather than public exposure). The character of Sarah may not be 100 percent credible for this period in history, but who cares? Both fascinating and flawed, Miss Tolerance produced alternating feelings of sympathy and pride (gender-based, I admit it...I have romantic fantasies of being a swashbuckler) in me as I read how she accepted an assignment from a nobleman and teased out a series of tangled clues. The fact that she ended up being seduced (no graphic sex) at one point did bother me a wee bit. The relationship with this lover was relatively well-done, but given Miss Tolerance's life history, I found her somewhat impulsive plunge into intimacy a little less than believable. But the writing was excellent -- great language of the period (phrases like "sound the alarum") and good descriptions. Robins also did a masterful job in the hand-to-hand combat scenes. I'm a writer and I know these aren't especially easy to portray. I can't wait to move on to the next Miss Tolerance mystery.