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What Angels Fear: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery, Book 1 Mass Market Paperback – October 3, 2006

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THE FIRST SEBASTIAN ST. CYR MYSTERY!

“The combined elements of historical fiction, romance, and mystery in this fog-enshrouded London puzzler will appeal to fans of Anne Perry.”—Booklist

It’s 1811, and the threat of revolution haunts the upper classes of King George III’s England. Then the body of a beautiful young woman is found savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient church near Westminster Abbey. A dueling pistol discovered at the scene and the damning testimony of a witness both point to one man: Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, a brilliant young nobleman shattered by his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars.
 
Now a fugitive running for his life, Sebastian calls upon his skill as an officer during the war to catch the killer and prove his own innocence. In the process, he accumulates a band of unlikely allies, including the enigmatic beauty Kat Boleyn, who broke Sebastian’s heart years ago. In Sebastian’s world of intrigue and espionage, nothing is as it seems, yet the truth may hold the key to the future of the British monarchy, as well as to Sebastian’s own salvation....
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    October 3, 2006
  6. Dimensions
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  7. ISBN-10
    0451219716
  8. ISBN-13
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“The best historical thriller writer in the business! Sebastian St. Cyr is...uncannily clever, unwaveringly reserved, and irresistibly sexy.  The entire series is simply elegant.”—New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner

“Deftly combines political intrigue, cleverly concealed clues and vivid characters.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A crescendo of suspense and surprise.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Thoroughly enjoyable…kept me enthralled.”—Deanna Raybourn

“A ripping read...captivated me to the final page.”—Will Thomas

“Harris crafts her story with the threat of danger, hints of humor, vivid sex scenes, and a conclusion that will make your pulse race.”—The New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Harris delves deep into the mores of Regency England.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Author

C. S. Harris is the USA Today bestselling author of more than two dozen novels, including the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series; as C. S. Graham, a thriller series coauthored by former intelligence officer Steven Harris; and seven award-winning historical romances written under the name Candice Proctor.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reissue edition (October 3, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451219716
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451219718
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.18 x 1.14 x 6.75 inches
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C. S. Harris, aka Candice Proctor, is the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery series, the C. S. Graham contemporary thriller series, seven historical romances,, and the standalone Civil War historical GOOD TIME COMING. An Air Force brat who grew up exploring castles in Spain and fishing in the mountains of Oregon and Idaho, Candy later worked as an archaeologist and earned a PhD in European history. A former academic who has lived all over the world, she now makes her home in New Orleans with her husband, former intelligence officer Steven Harris. Visit her website at www.csharris.net.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sabotage, mystery, deceit, secrets, & lies. Great for a murder thriller!
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1811, During the time when the threat of revolution haunts the upper classes of King George III’s England. Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, a brilliant young nobleman shattered by his experiences in the Napoleonic Wars, is accused of killing Rachel York, a beautiful actress found savagely murdered on the altar steps of an ancient church near Westminster Abbey; with her throat slashed & raped. A pistol, technically belonging to St. Cyr's father baring their coat of arms is found at the scene.
There was more than meets the eye of our murder victim. With a web of tangles of deceit and lies, encompassing French spies, sexual peccadilloes, blackmail which lead to murder. Sebastian must untangle the web of lies. Where the murderer could prove closer to home.
While Sebastian is in custody, he ends up being in the middle of a scuffle with the arresting constables. Unfortunately, one constable attacking & stabbing the other. Sebastian being blamed for that attack as well. He escapes determined to find the true murderer for this horrific crime.
Now a fugitive running for his life, Sebastian uses his skill as an agent from the Napoleonic Wars to catch the killer & prove his own innocence.
While finding the truth, secrets & lies about Rachel York's life, he accumulates a band of allies, including the woman he loved & wanted to marry. The enigmatic beauty Kat Boleyn, who broke Sebastian's heart years ago. Tom a preteen who attempts to pick pocket him. His friend & colleague from the war, Dr. Paul Gibson.
Sebastian's world of intrigue & espionage, nothing is as it seems. Though, the truth could hold the key to the future of the British monarchy. Along with Sebastian's own salvation.
This novel has well thought out characters. A fast pace plot, with twists & turns you don't expect. The mystery, as intrigue, a seedy spy mystery. Where you sympathize with the characters in the plot.
Let's not forget the typical, resentment with siblings over privilege based on their sex, & what society expects them to follow.
I cannot wait to read the next chapter in this series.
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Anam Cara
4.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a very good series.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2021
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I recently found this series and read the first 7 books in 7 days, then after a three day lapse, I read the next 5 books in 5 days. I actually read the second book before the first. That was not problematic, but the series is best read in order as there is some character and storyline development that occurs. While the most important facts are repeated in each book, the flavor and some context would be missed and that would lessen the overall enjoyment of each book. However, each of the books could be read as a stand-alone.

I definitely recommend this series for mystery lovers and Regency aficionados. Even though there is more violence and death than is usual in a cozy mystery, I still think cozy mystery fans would enjoy this series except for book 12 which was too dark for my taste. Also, book 3 might not be enjoyed by some with more delicate sensibilities.

I gave this book 4 stars because this series isn’t quite as good as my two favorite Regency mystery series by Andrea Penrose (Lady Arianna mysteries and the Wrexford and Sloane mysteries). Also, this series is more graphic and gory. I feel there is some gratuitous violence in each of the books which I think could easily have been excluded without lessening the plot or intrigue.

The writing and plot are good, dialogue and characters believable. There is suspense, danger, intrigue, villains, mystery and romance all reliably portrayed in the Regency period. There is the dashing, yet reluctant, hero with the painful, unresolved past. The remaining cast of recurring characters as well as story-specific characters are all well-drawn. The author writes such that the reader can actually visualize the goings-on as if they were watching a movie.

This hero, Sebastian, is finely drawn and not in the least cliched. He is a unique man with a unique story. The hero's dangerous endeavor is tempered by his ingenuity, intelligence, compassion and love, as well as some extraordinary gifts of vision and hearing, apparently inherited, along with yellow eyes. As the author notes in an Epilogue, these traits actual exist in some Welsh families. These traits, of course, serve him well as an early warning system when danger is afoot. This nobleman, damaged by war and the loss of love, rescues himself from false accusations of murder and in so doing discovers an outlet for his need for redemption and justice.

There is a passionate love interest, lots of political intrigue and a fair amount of Regency-era history. I love gleaning bits of history that I wouldn’t come across otherwise.

I definitely recommend this book and the series through book 11.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery series
Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2022
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This is the first book in the intriguing series by C.S. Harris in the Sebastian St. Cyr mystery collection. Historical fiction style genre with a likeable main character. Mysteries are intricate, carefully developed, fast paced action.
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Jessie
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book I've Read This Year
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I was looking for a new book series and cast of lovable characters to keep me company during lockdown. After reading What Angels Fear, I binge-read the next nine books. (I'm now eeking out the last five between other reads because I'm reluctant to say goodbye to Sebastian.)

Despite being a massive bookworm, I've never binge-read a series -- or even part of a series -- before, but the Sebastian St Cyr series is so good that I just COULDN'T tear myself away to read any other kind of book for a long, long time.

What Angels Fear is still my favourite of all. Though the plotting is excellent, what really makes this book (and series) special is the characters. Especially Sebastian. You'll like him. You just will. He's brilliant and badass, but also humorous and kind. And for the reader, he's captivating and intriguing. I highly recommend that you meet him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on March 14, 2017
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iluvbooks
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm hooked!
Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2015
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This is the first installment of the Sebastian St. Cyr series I have read - and I am hooked. If you are looking for a well-written and meticulously researched Regency mystery, C.S. Harris is the author to read.

Due to his position in society, Sebastian St. Cyr, Viscount Devlin, is at liberty to move freely through society, enabling the reader a glimpse of the living circumstances of the privileged few as well as the underprivileged many. Devlin is a broken yet intriguing man, a cleverly crafted character whose secrets make him both elusive and fascinating.
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Darklldo
5.0 out of 5 stars A pleasure to read.
Reviewed in Australia on March 18, 2016
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I love the Sebastian St. Cyr stories. They are well told and the era is well represented. There is enough history in each story to back up the fiction and the characters are all likeable - or not - according to their status.
The murders are always complex and you do have to wait until the end to know 'hoo dun it'.
I like that each story can stand alone, but there is a connection that runs through them all so one can enjoy them as a series.
Well worth reading.
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