Victorian London is the setting of this book where two people from opposite ends of the social spectrum are bound together to expose a Duke who is a traitor to the country.
Della is a pickpocket who is employed by Cole a Duke of the realm to steal some valuable papers which in the wrong hands could endanger innocent individuals,
Working closely it soon becomes evident that there is also a sexual attraction which cannot be ignored but where will it end.
Absolutely brilliant and very difficult to put down, a real page turner

‘Full of action and passion’

Della and Cole are from two different walks of life they’re brought together by an important mission.

The Lady Thief from Belgravia by Allison Grey is wonderful for fans of period dramas as it really does intertwine the historical context into the plot very well.

Honestly overall I really enjoyed reading this it’s perfect for fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Books. If I were to sum up the book I’d describe it as a mix of Oliver Twist and Bridgerton. It shows this life of crime that Della Rose as she uses her pickpocketing as a means of survival.

Della Rose a woman of lower class whose occupation is pickpocket is tracked down by Lord Bradford as he has a mission for her to steal valuable documents from the Duke of Salisbury.
He promises to pay her for her pickpocket services and as a woman of lower class it’s a surreal offer because it will give her a chance to make a better life for herself.

I like how it’s written in the way Della would speak the way she speaks at the start shows this lower class position in society. And how when she begins her lessons you can see through the dialogue how she transforms and begins to speak more eloquently. I really like the way this is written and done because it allows you to see this deceptive transformation in her character.

I honestly adore Lord Bradford he’s so charming!!

“And I know what you are”
He continued to swirl the whiskey in the glass. “A thief”.

This part with the Duke of Salisbury was so intense I was like wait how does he know??

Honestly you can tell it’s a historical fiction book because there was so many really good historical references. I love the reference to the Punch and Judy show at the beginning of the books. And the differences between the Seven Dials to the contrasting richer parts of London.

🌸 historical romance
🌸 action and mystery
🌸 slow burn romance
🌸 badass female characters (gotta love Della and Violet)
🌸 spies and pickpockets
🌸 well developed characters

🌶️ 3.5/5

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.75/5

This book is perfect, as it says, if you are a a fan of Julia Quinn and the Bridgerton series. I adored those books and this is the same as they are the perfect mix of period drama with romance as the lead theme. I loved the dual point of view from Della and Cole, and I liked the push and pull romance there was throughout. I liked the build up as well of would they won’t they as with any good romance you don’t want it to be too easy. The side story of the drama surrounding the Duke of Salisbury was good but I felt like it could have been developed a bit more with a few more twists. Overall a thoroughly enjoyable period romance.

"London, 1879. The city's most notorious pickpocket is about to become the jewel of high society...

Della Rose learned her trade as a pickpocket on the vice-ridden streets of the notorious Seven Dials. But when the handsome Cole Winthrop offers her a huge sum of money to steal from his arch nemesis, the nefarious Duke of Salisbury, it seems Della's days of deceit and thievery could soon be behind her.

To do the job she must go undercover as a member of high society, learning to walk, talk, ride and flirt like a lady. Which also means pretending to be Cole's cousin...

As an undeniable attraction grows between them, Della must fight to stay focused. Succeeding in her mission could be her ticket to a new life. And this thief won’t let the small matter of falling in love get in her way...

With irresistible charm, sparkling romance and an unforgettable heroine, The Lady Thief of Belgravia will delight fans of Evie Dunmore, Minerva Spencer and Julia Quinn's Bridgerton."

I mean, who doesn't like a dash of deception?

A notorious thief joins up with Belgravia’s most eligible gentleman to steal for Queen and country…

A delightful and exhilarating story! This novel really captured my attention and I ended up reading it in one sitting! The Lady Thief of Belgravia is an exciting blend of Victorian adventure and charming romance.

It was an entertaining read. But a little too predictable for my taste. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

It was an enjoyable read. A bit too predictable and formulaic, but not bad!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC copy of this book, in exchange for this honest review.

Della Rose is a renowned pickpocket in the impoverished area she lives in, and when she attempts to lift from a gentleman (Cole Winthrop/Lord Bradford), he offers her a proposition she can’t refuse—steal something for him, and get £5000 for her trouble (she negotiates this to £10,000, which is readily accepted). With thoughts of a life of scholarly study and a comfortable home with her friend Violet, whom she would pull from her brothel work to live with her, Della reluctantly accepts. As she learns to be a proper lady to seduce a duke in order to steal from him, she finds herself falling in love with the Earl, and he with her.

This novel is FAST in terms of the opening of the plot: she meets Cole on page five (which is page two of the book), and has already agreed to the deal by page ten (page seven of the book). I would have liked perhaps to see her in action first, because the claim that she’s never caught is curious as Cole immediately catches her in the act, albeit he is looking for her. I would have liked to get to know one or both of them separately a little first before being hurtled into the action. It would have made me connect to them better, and root for their romance and love to develop beyond sexual trysts.

This story is more romance than thievery. It’s sort of “Insta-love” in that they are both immediately attracted to each other, although both characters are very resistant to naming it as love. In point of fact, it’s repeated over and over why they can’t be together and why it could never work.

I suppose I really would have liked to have seen Della more in her element—there were flashes of it after Cole has brought her into his work, but it was more akin to party tricks and not out of survival. The sex scenes were very well-written, at any rate. People who are fond of novels set in historical times with plenty of steamy bits will inevitably get quite a kick out of this one!

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Lady Thief of Belgravia by Allison Grey is a rags to riches type story while including the plot of a heist. However, the speed at which the main character Della Rose trusts Lord Bradford to embark on the heist is unrealistic to me.

Also, the detailed love scenes detracted from the story.

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read an ARC of this novel.

Unfortunately I could not finish this title. I tried my best and got 30% into the book, however the character development was rather poor, and I did not connect with them at all. They seemed flat on the page and I didn't feel they had a connection at all. All the chemistry was based on exchanges of smiles and I just find them a believable couple based on their actions.

I am giving this two stars because I think the author can improve. Her writing quality is good, she just needs to focus on building chemistry and characters that we want to root for.

Didn't love it. The writing didn't flow and the plot was a little outlandish making it hard for me to really be immersed in the story. I'm generally open to a wacky plot but I needed more developed characters, or smoother writing, or something to keep my attention/suspend my disbelief.

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. This one was ok but had strong my Fair Lady vibes and was a bit too predictable.

For some reason i just couldnt get into this story, i have never read from this author and although it wasnt a book for me im sure many other readers will enjoy this.

This was such a wonderful read and I am definitely looking forward to whatever Allison Grey writes next.

The Lady Thief of Belgravia had a great premise and plot, wonderful characters and I always love books that include spies :)

Thank you for the early copy for review

‘The Lady Thief of Belgravia’ by Allison Grey is funny, romantic, exciting and surprisingly spicy given the cover, this was a definite five star read for me!

The story follows Della Rose, orphaned as a child and bloomed into a mighty fine pickpocket, trying to make her way in Victorian London against all odds. When she attempts to steal from Cole Winthrop, she may have taken on more than she bargained for! Also known as Lord Bradford, he is a man of secrets, and offers her a job opportunity where her unusual skills could earn her a tremendous sum of money to turn her and her best friend Violet’s life around.

Next thing she knows, she is living the high life as his ‘cousin’, tasked with wooing the letcherous Duke of Salisbury and recovering some documents of national importance. As she learns the proper etiquette and ingratiates herself into high society, Cole and Della begin to develop rather un-cousin-like lust for each other, but they must remain focused on the task at hand if they want to succeed. Plus, Della knows there can’t be a future for a Lord like him with a lady thief like her…

This book is the perfect combination of Bridgerton, My Fair Lady and James Bond, and I loved every minute!

I received a free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest unedited feedback. Thanks NetGalley and Storm Books!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

"The Lady Thief of Belgravia" by Allison Grey is a historical romance, with an undercurrent of espionage, set in 1870s London. The book follows Della and Cole, Lord Bradford, as they reluctantly join forces to take down a traitor hidden amongst the aristocracy. The premise of this book is unique and immediately intrigued me, but the pacing was a bit off (slow to start and then rushed in the final third) and the relationship between the main characters developed too quickly for my preference. However, I did think that the main relationship conflict (extreme social class differences and ingrained prejudices) was very believable, and I appreciated the open communication from Cole throughout the story. This was a fun and unique weekend read.

Della Rose prides herself on being the best pickpocket in London but is dismayed to find an easy target catching her in the act. He has a proposition for her which she finds difficult to believe. Why would anyone pay such a large sum of money for her skills? The task is much more complicated than she first envisioned drawing her further into the world of high society so far from her origins. Della has to try to shield her heart as she doesn't want to rely on any man even if he's as perfect as Cole Winthrop. Very enjoyable Eliza Doolittle type story.

The writer's smooth and well-written prose, despite its slow pace, makes reading a pleasant experience. Nonetheless, the story failed to captivate me. My disappointment was at its peak when I realized the story differed from the description. The blurb and the cover don't hint much about the genre. I couldn't connect with either of the characters, nor did I find them appealing. The heat level was too much for me to handle. It completely drained my interest. If the writer had included some intriguing twists or exciting subplots, I might have enjoyed reading more.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book which I devoured in two days.
The book starts off with the promise of an action packed heist and although the action was a little lacklustre the romance aspect made up for it.
The characters were great and I enjoyed their relationship developing throughout the book. Would definitely read another book by this author and recommend to historical romance fans.
Thanks to Netgalley for the early read.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

The characters in this book are amazing. Skilled, multi-faceted, and most important of all: interesting.I really enjoyed reading Allison Grey's work and was glad to find this is her debut novel and I hadn't missed any previous books.
This book started off with a promise of a heist with a romance. We ended up getting a LOT of romance and very little heist, but overall the story was interesting and fun to read. I didn't love the main characters rehashing the same problems with their being together over and over without any movement or compromise. I was also disappointed with how the romance was portrayed while they tried to resolve the problems, but that didn't last very long.
Overall, it was a interesting book, and I didn't feel like I'd read the premise or the characters before, so I'd definitely give Grey's future books a try!

Synopsis:
London, 1879. The city’s most notorious pickpocket is about to become the jewel of high society…
Della Rose learned her trade as a pickpocket on the vice-ridden streets of the notorious Seven Dials. But when the handsome Cole Winthrop offers her a huge sum of money to steal from his arch nemesis, the nefarious Duke of Salisbury, it seems Della’s days of deceit and thievery could soon be behind her.
To do the job she must go undercover as a member of high society, learning to walk, talk, ride and flirt like a lady. Which also means pretending to be Cole’s cousin…
As an undeniable attraction grows between them, Della must fight to stay focused. Succeeding in her mission could be her ticket to a new life. And this thief won’t let the small matter of falling in love get in her way…
With irresistible charm, sparkling romance and an unforgettable heroine, The Lady Thief of Belgravia will delight fans of Evie Dunmore, Minerva Spencer and Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton.