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The Duchess Report #2
Sentinel
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noun /sen-tÉ™-nÉ™/
A person guarding or watching over others or things
Her experience as a successful investigative journalist has taught Bree Reuben never to accept things or people at face value. David Svensson is definitely not someone to be blindly believed when he keeps insisting that he's a mere negotiator. Yet Bree's gut is telling her she can trust him.
After nearly being killed, Bree accepts that the case that had been dropped in her lap is much bigger than she can—or should—handle on her own. In a surprising turn of events, Bree's search for Tattoo Guy and Duchess' identity merges with David's hunt for a serial killer.
Eager to find answers to the growing pile of questions, Bree accepts David's help as they make their way to Serbia. The urgency of uncovering Duchess' imminent and brutal plan now wars with the race to stop a prolific serial killer from adding another woman to his list of victims.
noun /sen-tÉ™-nÉ™/
A person guarding or watching over others or things
Her experience as a successful investigative journalist has taught Bree Reuben never to accept things or people at face value. David Svensson is definitely not someone to be blindly believed when he keeps insisting that he's a mere negotiator. Yet Bree's gut is telling her she can trust him.
After nearly being killed, Bree accepts that the case that had been dropped in her lap is much bigger than she can—or should—handle on her own. In a surprising turn of events, Bree's search for Tattoo Guy and Duchess' identity merges with David's hunt for a serial killer.
Eager to find answers to the growing pile of questions, Bree accepts David's help as they make their way to Serbia. The urgency of uncovering Duchess' imminent and brutal plan now wars with the race to stop a prolific serial killer from adding another woman to his list of victims.
- GenresContemporary
329 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2024
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About the author
Estelle Ryan
30Ìýbooks613ÌýfollowersEstelle Ryan was born in South Africa and spent her childhood being surrounded by African beauty, nature and diversity of cultures. Her first trip to Europe at the tender age of 16 transformed her world into a much larger place, endless in its possibilities and places to explore. For most of her adulthood she’s travelled all over the world, lived on a few continents, explored numerous cultures and still is insatiable in the quest to still the hunger for more life experiences.
She’s written for numerous international magazines, was the editor of a European lifestyle magazine and has seven romance novels published under a pseudonym. With her interest in international politics, arts, crime, behavioural psychology, criminal psychology and music, she decided to combine all these elements in her writing. And so Genevieve and the team came into being.
She is an unabashed coffeeshopaholic. Good coffee, ambience and music in the perfect combination is all that is required to turn a mundane coffee shop into her 'office'. The appropriate coffee shop is chosen depending on the mood, the weather, the type and amount of work that needs to be done, and of course the craving of the day. All of her books have been written in numerous coffee shops all over the world.
She’s written for numerous international magazines, was the editor of a European lifestyle magazine and has seven romance novels published under a pseudonym. With her interest in international politics, arts, crime, behavioural psychology, criminal psychology and music, she decided to combine all these elements in her writing. And so Genevieve and the team came into being.
She is an unabashed coffeeshopaholic. Good coffee, ambience and music in the perfect combination is all that is required to turn a mundane coffee shop into her 'office'. The appropriate coffee shop is chosen depending on the mood, the weather, the type and amount of work that needs to be done, and of course the craving of the day. All of her books have been written in numerous coffee shops all over the world.
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January 11, 2025
Second in the series -- I absolutely do NOT recommend you read it until you've read the first one. In fact, the final one in the trilogy is not yet published and it would probably be best to wait until it is and then read the three in close sequence. There are a lot of characters and situations that might be hard to recall when there's a lot of time between books.
All that said, I enjoyed it. I like Ryan as an author. She has characters who aren't ordinary and so shines a light on real people who aren't boring. In this case, Bree is a transgender woman. It could get preachy, but for the most part it doesn't. She's written pretty much like any female character, and the fact of her being transgender is only referenced now and then when it makes sense. For example, when she has an injury and a doctor is going to examine her.
She's an investigative journalist and on the trail of arms dealers who use humanitarian deliveries as a cover. AND, it turns out at least one of the folks is apparently also connected to a string of murders of sex workers. The serial nature of the killings hadn't previously been noticed as the deaths are all over Europe. But Bree and an Interpol investigator are closing in.
At the heart, it's a political thriller -- but without the extreme violence and gratuitous sex of many of the genre. Rather, the 'good guys' are admirable folks and the bad guys will get there due without any of your favorite characters being killed off for the sake of the plot.
All that said, I enjoyed it. I like Ryan as an author. She has characters who aren't ordinary and so shines a light on real people who aren't boring. In this case, Bree is a transgender woman. It could get preachy, but for the most part it doesn't. She's written pretty much like any female character, and the fact of her being transgender is only referenced now and then when it makes sense. For example, when she has an injury and a doctor is going to examine her.
She's an investigative journalist and on the trail of arms dealers who use humanitarian deliveries as a cover. AND, it turns out at least one of the folks is apparently also connected to a string of murders of sex workers. The serial nature of the killings hadn't previously been noticed as the deaths are all over Europe. But Bree and an Interpol investigator are closing in.
At the heart, it's a political thriller -- but without the extreme violence and gratuitous sex of many of the genre. Rather, the 'good guys' are admirable folks and the bad guys will get there due without any of your favorite characters being killed off for the sake of the plot.
August 30, 2024
As I noted in my review of Samaritan, The Duchess Report book 1, I don't often read trilogies, but I have loved Estelle Ryan's series of standalone art crime thrillers: Genevieve Lenard.
I was enthralled by Sentinel, book 2 in the Duchess Report trilogy, a spin-off from the Genevieve Lenard series, featuring Gabrielle Reuben, Bree, a British investigative reporter who has relocated to Germany. Bree, who happens to be a trans woman, is deeply involved in investigating some very dangerous, powerful people. She has a network of fascinating friends and contacts across Europe who support her and aid in her investigations - including some members of Genevieve Lenard's team. Bree has a very protective brother, Gareth, who is in law enforcement back in England, who aids her investigations, while also trying to keep her safe.
Estelle Ryan always creates fascinating, unique characters - both good and bad! Her twisty plots always keep me glued to each new book.
Sentinel has left us with a cliffhanger: someone very close to Bree has disappeared! Where did they go? are they still alive? did someone take them?
I highly recommend any of Estelle Ryan's Duchess Report trilogy books, Samaritan, and Sentinel. Like many of her fans, I am awaiting the release of book 3, Maecenas.
I was enthralled by Sentinel, book 2 in the Duchess Report trilogy, a spin-off from the Genevieve Lenard series, featuring Gabrielle Reuben, Bree, a British investigative reporter who has relocated to Germany. Bree, who happens to be a trans woman, is deeply involved in investigating some very dangerous, powerful people. She has a network of fascinating friends and contacts across Europe who support her and aid in her investigations - including some members of Genevieve Lenard's team. Bree has a very protective brother, Gareth, who is in law enforcement back in England, who aids her investigations, while also trying to keep her safe.
Estelle Ryan always creates fascinating, unique characters - both good and bad! Her twisty plots always keep me glued to each new book.
Sentinel has left us with a cliffhanger: someone very close to Bree has disappeared! Where did they go? are they still alive? did someone take them?
I highly recommend any of Estelle Ryan's Duchess Report trilogy books, Samaritan, and Sentinel. Like many of her fans, I am awaiting the release of book 3, Maecenas.
September 22, 2024
Another massive hit by Estelle Ryan!! She has such a magical way of creating a protagonist who is unique, quirky and brilliant. Bree is a transgender award winning journalist, she is funny, super intelligent with a great sense of humor.
My only advice on this series would be to wait for the third book in the series to launch because I simply can’t wait. I reread Samaritan before tackling Sentinel and I absorbed both books and will reread both when she launches Maecenas. Another word of advice� read the Genevieve Lenard series by Estelle, in that series the lead character is a world renowned expert on nonverbal communication, on the autism spectrum who leads a brilliant team to solve art related crimes. Love her, love her team, love Estelle. The fact that she was born in South Africa is an added bonus!
My only advice on this series would be to wait for the third book in the series to launch because I simply can’t wait. I reread Samaritan before tackling Sentinel and I absorbed both books and will reread both when she launches Maecenas. Another word of advice� read the Genevieve Lenard series by Estelle, in that series the lead character is a world renowned expert on nonverbal communication, on the autism spectrum who leads a brilliant team to solve art related crimes. Love her, love her team, love Estelle. The fact that she was born in South Africa is an added bonus!
July 30, 2024
Suspenseful, fast moving story
As usual, Estelle Ryan does not disappoint.
She writes beautifully, has created an interesting, layered plot, and still manages to deliver strong character development.
Her stories always leave one wanting more, and I am now anxiously awaiting the third segment of the intriguing series. She also includes clever cameos that fit right in with the story.
I cannot recommend Ms Ryan and her books highly enough (and I am difficult to please).
As usual, Estelle Ryan does not disappoint.
She writes beautifully, has created an interesting, layered plot, and still manages to deliver strong character development.
Her stories always leave one wanting more, and I am now anxiously awaiting the third segment of the intriguing series. She also includes clever cameos that fit right in with the story.
I cannot recommend Ms Ryan and her books highly enough (and I am difficult to please).
July 31, 2024
Cliffhanger
I read Samaritan, the first book in the series, that ended with a cliffhanger. It was action-packed and I waited for Sentinel. This was hair-raising. The investigation started with the death of a PI and quickly became more complex, involving a serial killer, police corruption, and arms dealers. And it left at a critical point. Estelle Ryan is a master storyteller. If you haven't read any of her Genevieve Leonard books, treat yourself.
I read Samaritan, the first book in the series, that ended with a cliffhanger. It was action-packed and I waited for Sentinel. This was hair-raising. The investigation started with the death of a PI and quickly became more complex, involving a serial killer, police corruption, and arms dealers. And it left at a critical point. Estelle Ryan is a master storyteller. If you haven't read any of her Genevieve Leonard books, treat yourself.
January 10, 2025
I can't wait...
For the next book. I hate this is a trilogy, I really wish it was a series. It's just that good. Even though it's been quite a while since I read the first book, I was able to pick right up with this one. The story flows so well it's easy to pick it right back up.
For the next book. I hate this is a trilogy, I really wish it was a series. It's just that good. Even though it's been quite a while since I read the first book, I was able to pick right up with this one. The story flows so well it's easy to pick it right back up.
November 19, 2024
I love everything by Estelle Ryan. Unfortunately, this book was poorly edited with missing and incorrectly spelled words that distracted from the story as I tried to figure out what was meant by a particular passage.
September 3, 2024
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I love all Estelle Ryan’s books. I just wish I didn’t have to wait for the next one to be available.
I love all Estelle Ryan’s books. I just wish I didn’t have to wait for the next one to be available.
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