Book Review: A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch + Giveaway

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Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for A Scheming in Parliament by Erica Vetsch hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: A Scheming in Parliament
Series: Of Cloaks & Daggers #2
Author: Erica Vetsch
Publisher: Kregel Publications
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Regency Mystery Romance

Evil is masquerading in the halls of Parliament, and Sir Bertrand Thorndike is tasked with investigating from the inside. With his new position as a member of the House of Commons, he has access to the power brokers of English government. His tactic is to listen and learn, careful not to reveal his true motives, and he’s quickly inducted into the mysterious Theban Club.

Miss Philippa Cashel’s mission, the Princess Charlotte Eleos School for Women in Need, is thriving with donations, and the students are learning skills to help them earn their livings in honorable ways. But when a dear friend’s past is revealed by blackmail, Philippa must wrestle with the question, Is it ever right to do the wrong thing?

Bertie’s and Philippa’s missions collide when Bertie uncovers a dangerous plot involving vulnerable women. He and Philippa join forces against the corruption threatening to topple England’s government, all while navigating their outward reputations and inward feelings for each other.

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My review:

Even though this book was listed as romance, it was more mystery. The continuing chemistry between Bertie and Philippa is promising and I look forward to seeing love blossom between them in future books. For now, they work together to help vulnerable women and defeat evil.

Philippa and Bertie are such great characters. They are strong, loyal, intelligent and compassionate. It did take me some time to get invested in the mystery but once I was, this story kept me up past my bedtime so I could see how things played out. The suspense was page turning but was also sprinkled with fun antics from a variety of places.

This story takes place in the Haverly world and I loved revisiting familiar and well-loved characters.

What I enjoyed most about this book:

Sir Bertrand and Philippa’s characters

What I didn’t like about this book:

Took me some time to get invested in the mystery

Would I recommend this book to others? Yes. Suspenseful mystery, interesting characters, subtle nod to romance. This is the second book in the series and can be read as a standalone, however, I recommend reading the previous two series to get the background on all the great secondary characters.

Note: I received this book complimentary as a participant of the JustReads reviewer tour. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.

-Loraine Nunley

Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a print copy of A Scheming in Parliament and a $20 Amazon gift card!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight September 3, 2025 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on September 10, 2025. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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