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All Is Fair Kindle Edition

by Dee Garretson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

Lady Mina Tretheway knows she’s destined for greater things than her fancy boarding school, where she’s being taught to be a proper English lady. It’s 1918, and war is raging across Europe. Unlike her father and brother, who are able to assist in the war effort, Mina is stuck sorting out which fork should be used with which dinner course.

When Mina receives a telegram that’s written in code, she finally has her chance to do something big. She returns to her childhood home of Hallington Manor, joined by a family friend, Lord Andrew Graham, and a dashing and mysterious young American, Lucas. The three of them must band together to work on a dangerous project that could turn the tide of the war.

Thrilled that she gets to contribute to the war effort at least, Mina jumps headfirst into the world of cryptic messages, spycraft, and international intrigue. She, Lucas, and Andrew have to work quickly, because if they don’t succeed, more soldiers will disappear into the darkness of war.

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  1. Print length
    282 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Swoon Reads
  4. Publication date
    January 22, 2019
  5. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  6. Grade level
    9 - 12
  7. File size
    3.5 MB
  8. Page Flip
    Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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Praise from the Swoon Reads Community

“I loved the book! So glad I had a free afternoon as I could not bear to put it down.” --Emmy

“I just loved it. Read it in one day...I liked all of the characters and felt they were true to life. The plot was fascinating and I enjoyed all the historical details. But my favorite part was Mina, her personality, her plays, and her patriotism.” --Samantha Hastings

“I liked the suspense and the gradual revelation of all the secrets. It kept my curiosity high and kept me reading.” ―LaLinsey216, Swoon Reader

About the Author

Dee Garretson writes for a wide range of ages, from chapter books to middle grade to young adult and adult fiction. She has a degree in International Relations from Tufts University, and also studied and taught Landscape Horticulture at Cincinnati State, giving her a chance to indulge in her love of both history and of plants. When she is not at home in Cincinnati writing, reading, and watching old movies, she takes every opportunity to travel, storing up new locations for future stories.

Dee is the author of All is Fair, Wolf Storm, and Wildfire Run.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07F68J3XQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Swoon Reads (January 22, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 22, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Dee writes contemporary, science fiction and historical adventure stories for a wide range of ages. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, the Scholastic Book Club, and have been nominated for numerous state awards lists. In addition to books published under her own name, she also writes for the Boxcar Children series. Connect with her on twitter at @deegarretson or find out more about her books at deegarretson.com

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  • Dorothy Winsor
    5.0 out of 5 stars History, adventure, and romance rolled into one
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2019
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    Sixteen year old Mina is a great central character who faces some grim situations with courage and grit. I found her completely believable.
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  • Chubby Bookworm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Slow at first but picks up
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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    I don't really know what to make of this book. I wanted to love it but I think I only liked it. The first half was pretty slow and took me a couple of weeks to read. It wasn't necessarily boring just slow. I finished the second half in a couple of days after it picked up.

    The chemistry or flirtation between Mina and Lucas was confusing. He would do a complete 180 in how he treated Mina. It was back and forth but in a confusing way not I can't decide if I like you or not way.

    I hope for a sequel though so it is a good read overall.
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  • SH
    5.0 out of 5 stars The heroine I've always hoped for...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019
    Love, love, loved it. But I suppose you'd like to know why? I'll tell you:

    1. Lady Mina Tretheway is the heroine I've always hoped for. She's smart, funny, and a code breaker. This book is her coming of age, from a privileged boarding school student to a young adult who can make a real difference in World War I.
    2. The romance! Mina has always fancied her older brother's friend Lord Andrew Graham, but when a young American, Lucas Mueller, comes to visit, she is drawn to him as well.
    3. The twists! Obviously, I can't tell you about these because it would ruin the surprise.
    4. The setting: author Dee Garretson makes both Edwardian England and WWI accessible and fascinating for young readers without ever once being boring.

    This is the sort of book you want to hide in your closet and read so that no one disturbs you until you're completely finished. I read it in one sitting, I couldn't put it down. And it's just as fabulous the second time through!
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  • Morgan
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5/5
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2019
    Thomasina may be cursed with an awful name, but I like her as a character. Despite being a teenager, Mina is well equipped by her father to adapt to strange circumstances. Receiving a strange note and deciphering the code is just a regular day for this girl. Set during war time (WWI), All is Fair gives a unique aspect for readers to explore.

    Whenever Mina was suspicious, I instantly became so as well. Throughout the story I was trying to figure out the truth behind everyone’s deception, whether well intended or not. Sometimes I was too suspicious and someone I viewed to be a suspect was just an innocent minor character. Margaret, Mina’s sister, was someone I didn’t really care for, and I think the author could have drawn out their relationship better. It’s a bit dry and you never get any direct emotions Mina has towards her sister, except that she’s inconsiderate and shifty. Something that kind of annoyed me was how Mina emphasized how much she wanted to learn how to fly a plane and then later when given the chance to be a passenger is far from excited at the prospect of flying. The romance had a good build up but then there was a very abrupt jump in it that I didn’t like. There were a few other unrealistic aspects to this story, but easy to get over with the reminder that it’s a fictional novel.

    I was drawn to this book because of my love for history and any World War II story (fiction or not). While I’ve definitely read my share of disappointing novels, this was not one of them. It also wasn’t a great one. I’d recommend Michael Grant’s Soldier Girls series any day over this book. Something that I enjoyed about this book showed a glimpse of the progress and destruction of the British aristocracy. After WWI, things couldn’t go back to normal. Large manors had to limit their staff and they needed to find modern ways to keep their estates alive. Like I said, only a glimpse is seen as the second half of the book changes setting.

    All in all, it was a cute and fun read. 3.5/5
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  • Laura Cate Collins
    5.0 out of 5 stars All is fair in love, war, and spying...
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2019
    Loved loved loved this!

    Perfect for fans of Cindy Anstey and Susan Elia MacNeal's "Maggie Hope" series, All Is Fair is an amazing story of full of mystery, intrigue, secrets, and romance set in World War I, otherwise known as The Great War.

    Mina is a wonderful protagonist, who is smart, witty, and brave--even though she has moments of doubting her own bravery and desire for adventures. She has her faults, but is determined to anything and everything for her family and her country.

    All Is Fair will make a wonderful addition to a YA Historical Fiction collection, and older historical fiction readers will also find many things to love about Mina, Lucas, and their mission. I, for one, am hopeful that a sequel will follow--even more hopeful given the last page of the book.
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  • Caleb Graves
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular adventure
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2024
    From the first page, Mina reminds me of Jo March (from Little Women) -- one of my favorite literary heroines! Mina is a bit fiery and spunky, willing to stand out from the crowd and stand up for what she believes in. So when her father sends her a coded message, she's ready to drop everything and figure out what kind of secret project it is that he needs her help with. And my! It leads her into a top-secret, death-defying mission. A far cry from the stuffy old boarding school she was at when summoned. Plus, she's helping her country of England during the Great War. What better time to be brave, but when it counts?

    Recommended for adults. Minimum recommended age is 13. Contains elements of romance, with mild insinuations.
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