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"An emotional, compelling historical mystery rich in detail and complex characters."
Reviewed by Suan Wilson
Courtesy Old Book Barn Gazette
Posted November 15, 2003

Capt. Gabriel Lacey, discharged from the army after serving in the hellish Peninsular Campaign, struggles on half-pay to survive life outside the service. He was forced to leave the only life he knew because his idol and mentor betrayed him. Now, Gabriel battles depression as he realizes he's only living Read more...

"Strong Regency thriller"
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner
Posted November 25, 2003

Regency England in 1816 is not the best place for a lame soldier on half pay with no prospects and no hope of finding any. Captain Gabriel Lacey and his commanding officer were asked to leave the army to avoid a court martial and scandal but the animosity between Read more...

"Murder in London in the 1800's"
Reviewed by Dawn Dowdle
Posted November 26, 2003

Captain Lacey is no longer in the military and is now living in London. One day he comes upon a mob throwing things at a home in Hanover Square. Since Hanover Square is one of the wealthier neighborhoods of London, a riot is one of the last things Read more...

"Well Done Regency Historical Mystery"
Reviewed by Linda Hurst
Posted September 7, 2004

In THE HANOVER SQUARE AFFAIR Ashley Gardner (who writes Romances as Jennifer Ashley) has created a wonderful hero with all the angst a romance reader loves, but with a mystery that is wonderfully complex and sure to please any mystery fan. Captain Gabriel Lacey has enough quirks, hard luck and appeal Read more...