Thank you to Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for this gifted ARC and finished copy. All opinions are my own. 

A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna M. White takes place in early 1900s England, which is a time period that I’m not super familiar with but was excited to read about. 

The things I loved most about this book were the sibling relationship between Marigold and Yates, the circus aspects, and the interesting premise of a secret investigative agency. 

Because of Marigold’s and Yates’ past experiences, they were quite close as siblings in both personal matters and in their jobs. I loved their interactions and just how obvious their affection was for each other. 

The unexpected circus elements were such a fun part of the story. I loved the animals (especially Leonidas) and the circus troupe that was more like an extended family. Also, the acrobatic scenes were so good! 

The Imposters were so fascinating to me since most spy content I’ve seen has been in movies. I loved seeing how Marigold, Yates, and the others worked together to uncover the truth in ways that don’t involve modern spy equipment. 

The romance was sweet, but I do wish there had been a bit more to it. I could see the friendship slowly building, but then the romance seemed kind of sudden once it happened. 

I am very excited to read the next book in this series since I’ve come to enjoy these characters and this setting. 

Overall, I would recommend this book if you like mysteries involving spies, early 20th century England, and found family.