Erica Vetsch’s new series transports readers to Regency England
Do You Know Anyone Who Isn’t Ready for a Getaway?
Erica Vetsch’s new series transports
readers to Regency England
The
first release in Vetsch’s Serendipity & Secrets series, The Lost
Lieutenant tells the story of Evan Eldridge and Diana Seaton. Evan never set
out to be a war hero—he just wanted to fight Napoleon for the future of his
country. After being injured while saving another man on the battlefield, all
he really wants is to get back to his regiment. Instead, his act of bravery leads
to him being made the Earl of Whitelock. When the life you save is dear to the
Prince Regent, things can change in a hurry, and you don’t say no to the Prince
Regent.
Lady
Diana Seaton has little say over anything in her life. She finds herself in an
untenable position trying to keep her promise to her deceased sister while also
obeying her controlling father. It’s debutant season in London, and Diana’s
father intends to marry her off to the man of his choosing—one who will go
along with his less than honorable plans. She finds herself between the
proverbial rock and a hard place. When the Prince Regent steps in with a plan
all his own, the members of the Seaton family must fall in line, because it’s
worth repeating, you don’t say no to the Prince Regent. Will the arranged
marriage to the new Earl of Whitelock make matters better or worse for Diana?
While
Evan has a new title, a manor house in shambles, and a stranger for a bride,
all thrust upon him by a grateful ruler, what he doesn’t have are all his
memories. Traumatized as a result of his wounds and bravery on the battlefield,
Evan knows there’s something he can’t quite remember. He also knows that whatever
it is, it’s important, dangerous—and if he doesn’t recall it in time, it will
jeopardize not only his marriage but someone’s very life.
While
Vetsch is well-known for her many historical books set in the American West,
The Lost Lieutenant is her first venture into Regency fiction. For readers
who may be new to the genre and unfamiliar with the historical term, the Regency covers the time period of 1811–1820
in England when the Prince of Wales stepped in as a substitute monarch (Prince
Regent) for King George III, who was deemed unfit to rule.
“If there is one thing my family and friends
know about me, it is that I always want to be learning and researching new
historical topics. I was having difficulty coming up with something fresh and
interesting, where I could really dive into the research,” Vetsch confesses. “I
had been reading quite a bit of Regency, thanks to some recommendations from an
author friend, and the more I read, the more I realized I didn’t know many
specifics about the era. Suddenly, there were so many avenues to explore, like
the aristocracy, the clothing, the amusements, the Napoleonic Wars, and much
more! My imagination sparked, and I was hooked!” She hopes readers will be too.
Christian
fiction fans can be assured they will find elements of faith in the story as
well. Along with the characters, they will see that God doesn’t make mistakes,
He is sovereign, and He is good. “I
love that through the power of story, God can use what we write and reach the
people He wants to reach and teach them what He has for them,” shares Vetsch. “Just as every reader brings their own imagination to a
story when they read it, so too they bring their faith, their history, their
experiences into the spiritual thread of the story. They start from where they
currently are in their faith journey, and through the power of story, they can
grow that faith and maturity through exploring the spiritual arcs of the
characters.”
The
Lost Lieutenant is
a story of falling in love while learning to trust. Trust God. Trust your
heart. Trust your spouse. Readers who enjoy Julie Klassen, Carolyn
Miller, and Kristi Ann Hunter will love diving into this brand-new Regency
series filled with suspense, aristocratic struggles, and a firm foundation of
faith. The second installment of the Serendipity & Secrets series, The
Gentleman Spy, releases on July 28, 2020, to be followed by The Indebted
Earl in 2021.
Advance
Praise
“An enchanting tale, The Lost Lieutenant was quick to capture my heart and engage my
hopes. A wounded hero meeting a heroine on the run is always a perfect recipe
for romance; throw in a spy for good measure, and you’ve got a winner from
Erica Vetsch! This is a Regency novel that will have fans begging for more.”
~ Jaime Jo Wright, Christy Award winner of The
House on Foster Hill
“Original, engaging, and oh
so romantic, The Lost Lieutenant is a delightful tale sure to satisfy
Regency fans and inspirational readers alike. Evan, a battle-scarred war hero,
earns his place alongside the leading men of Austen and Heyer, and Diana is a heroine
you’ll relate to and root for as she falls in love with her unintended earl.
Rich historical details, authentic faith elements, and a dash of intrigue
combine in this winning first installment of the Serendipity & Secrets
series, certain to gain a permanent place on your shelf . . . and in
your heart.”
~
Amanda Barratt, author of My Dearest Dietrich
About
the Author
Vetsch loves Jesus,
history, romance, and sports. When she’s not writing fiction, she’s planning
her next trip to a history museum and cheering on her Kansas Jayhawks and New
Zealand All Blacks.
A self-described history
geek, she has been planning her first research trip to England.
Learn
more about Erica Vetsch and her books at www.ericavetsch.com. She can also be
found on Facebook (@EricaVetschAuthor), Twitter (@EricaVetsch), and Instagram
(@EricaVetsch).
Comments