"This debut novel introduces an intriguing new female sleuth with broad appeal. An action-packed plot, rich period detail, and a bit of romance will insure that readers of cozies and historical mysteries will find much to enjoy." Booklist

"Blending historical fiction and the amateur-sleuth whodunit with a generous helping of romance, Langley-Hawthorne's first novel may surprise readers with its subtle narrative complexity. The unexpected plot twists at the book's conclusion, particularly, make Consequences of Sin a must read for anyone who enjoy's historical mysteries. The first in a projected series, featuring a tenacious - and endearing - protagonist," Paul Goat Allen (Barnes and Noble).Read the full review of Consequences of Sin at BarnesAndNoble.com.

"The Shakespearean quote, "The sins of the father are to be laid upon the children" (The Merchant of Venice) provide the inspiration for Clare Langley-Hawthorne's auspicious debut)...Ursula Marlow is a heroine you'll want to follow in further adventures." Bob Walch, ILoveAMysteryNewsletter.com

"..An engaging heroine, the lure of romance, a rapid pace and the requisite period detail." Kirkus Reviews

"..romance readers should appreciate the conflict between the heroine's attraction to the dark, handsome Lord Wrotham and her sense of duty to marry the man her father intended for her." Publishers Weekly

"..This is the best historical novel featuring a feminist heroine that I've read since Jacqueline Winspear..." Mystery Lover's Bookshop

"I was utterly delighted by this book. The author gives us a wonderful heroine who experiences a gamut of emotions through the novel. The reader can really see a young woman trying to buck convention, do what's expected of her, but also not letting go of her dreams." Bookgirl.net

"..For her first novel, Langley-Hawthorne follows in the pertly trod path set by Jacqueline Winspear. Like Winspear, she has created a winningly outspoken young woman as her main character and set her story in an age more golden than our own, in this case, the bright and hopeful Edwardian era...All in all, Consequences of Sin is more Dorothy Sayers than CSI, which isn't a bad thing at all." Joanne Sasvari for the Calgary Herald

Look for book two in the Ursula Marlow series due out in August 2008!