Initially I was wary of this book as it wasn't normally my 'type' of book being historical fiction. However, by chapter two I was hooked and ate my words very quickly! I hadn't read the first book and had a few concerns that, due to this being a sequel, that I may struggle to understand what was going on. But this book is an adventure that keeps you hooked and explains situations and develops characters in a way that allows you to follow along happily. The book follows the mission of English spy Attica alongside her pirate friend Jemmy who helps to keep her alive, as well as keeping a spark in her life! I found myself falling for Jemmy and his loyalty and passion for Attica, while admiring Attica as the intelligent and feisty individual that she is. Towards the end of the book I was completely hooked and just sat on the edge of my sofa until I finished the book! I adored the ending and am desperate to read more about their adventures - I have definitely found myself a new series in these books!

Attica Morgan works as a spy, the Bastille has fallen and she is trying to rescue nobles from Madame La Guillotine's blade. Yet someone knows what she is doing and killing them before she can effect a rescue. In the background a plan is also afoot to storm Versailles palace and kill Marie Antoinette. Between trying to save nobles lives ahead of the blade or the murderer trying hard to thwart her plans and trying to rescue the queen Attica and her friend and sidekick Jemmy sure have their work cut out for them! An exciting historical thriller, set against the background of the French Revolution with actual real life characters peopling the story. Attica is great, feisty, brave and runs headlong into danger no matter the consequences. Great fun and a brilliant read. Definitely one for the historical thriller fans, will be looking out from more by this author in the future.

Only have read a few pages of this book so far will I really enjoy it. can't wait to read more of this book it seems very interesting and has a good part of history to play was very disappointed to drawings that is part of a series but after I finished this book I will be buying the series to learn more about the characters of the book and see how they have change throughout the series of The book once I finish this book I will pass on to friends and ask them for their opinion on the book to see if they're the day like as well as I always enjoy other people's opinions of books. It is a clever very well written booklike the way the author has written the book which grabs the readers attention perfect book to read during the summer.

The Scarlet Code, is an exceptional additional to The Bastille Spy series, and I enjoyed this sequel just as much as the first one. I love how the history of the French Revolution intertwines with the plot and the colourful and interesting characters of Jemmy and Attica. Both are considers social outcast, Jemmy being a pirate while Attica is a woman born out of wedlock to an African mother, and an English father. Therefore, she is seen as a noble through association but not quite fitting into the high class society she grew up in. In this instalment, we follow the events of the previous book as the French low class becomes agitated with the monarchy and the high class. People are starved and the price of bread continues to increase, causing the public to starve. Robespierre works in the shadows to engineer a rebellion and forms plans to attempt an assassination on the Queen - Marie Antoinette. Attica and Jemmy work together to try and prevent Robespierre’s plans from happening. Once again the writing flows beautifully and the short chapters are a blessing. The book almost reads like a movie with each chapter connecting like a scene in a film. It makes the book a quick read and there’s never a dull moment to be had!

I could hardly put this book down! I loved the first book ‘The Bastille Spy’ and was excited to read The Scarlet Code, and it did not disappoint. The plot was exciting to read about, it had me hooked and I was eager to read more. I have not read many books set during the French Revolution so it was interesting to read this one. I enjoyed the writing style and relatively short chapters, it was easy to read and I found myself flying through the chapters. The characters are great to read about, and I enjoyed learning more about Attica and Jemmy. The characters were written very well and I ended up worrying for them. This book was action packed and full of adventure. It was fast paced with the characters plot taking place over a short time. The book ended with an opening for more, so I hope that their will be another book to come!