Storm and Silence (Storm and Silence Saga Book 1)

If you are expecting historical accuracy or historical plausibility, stop now. If you are looking for a heroine completely out of step with her time and occasional wittiness, you may enjoy it. (If someone using “peeked” in place of “piqued” doesn’t drive you insane, this will also help.). Someone may respond to this saying that the author is a historian. This is fine, but he didn’t put much effort into researching the social setup of the period. Or usage of titles. (Especially usage of titles. The titles are so painful here.) Or who is and isn’t a peer. (A knight is not.). Also, do not expect consistency with later books in the series (we’re told that the Ambrose family is headed by an earl in this book; in a later book, we meet the Marquess.).I wasn’t going to do this, but: There is no world in which Mr. Ambrose could be correctly addressed as Lord Ambrose; his father is Lord Ambrose. Nearly all marquessates are territorial (as are most earldoms— not all, see: Earl Spencer), so his father probably would be The Marquess of Ambrose (not The Marquess Ambrose). The family name, then, would probably not be Ambrose. But, Ok, let’s say it’s one of the few ever created that isn’t territorial (e.g., Marquess Duoro). Fine. And the family name is Ambrose. Fine. Are there any courtesy titles that aren’t Ambrose? If yes, he’d be addressed by one of those. If there were none, one might be made up. But, basically, it ought to be a minor point but it’s preposterous and it’s driving me nuts.Now, historical novels that aren’t historical are a dime a dozen, as are books that get use of titles completely wrong. Novels with unrealistic, anachronistic characters are also common. I’ve read many of them (and even enjoyed some, see The Hampshire Hoyden), but my standards are higher when I’m told a historian wrote the book. When I decided to treat it as inherently ridiculous, with as much accuracy about Victorian England as The Mummy had with Egypt, I enjoyed it enough to read the other books. That said, three stars is my limit here.

This book is about a girl, Lillian Linton who doesn't want to be a lady. She wants a job in a time when women can't work. But Lily isn't one to listen to the rules. She gets a job, dressed as a man and that's just the beginning.This book is awesome. I read it. I immediately gave away two copies (one kindle loan, one paperback) and ... yeah, me and my two best book buddies can't believe a man wrote this. Lily's voice is awesome and her sense of humor is ridiculous. Sure, the adventures (esp. in book 2 and 3) are a little over the top, but it's fiction--and it's awesome. I haven't laughed out loud at a book this much since... it's been a long time.There are some... editing things that I would change, and it's clear it was written as a serial but nothing that detracts from the story or takes away a star. Seriously, give this book a try. you won't regret it!**EDIT** bought the paperback: IT'S GORGEOUS! And so long! :-) totally worth the hefty price. I hate to give it away--may have to order one for myself too

"What," I thought, "have I done!" This book has 885 pages and an estimated reading time of 9 hours and 13 minutes. Since I feel obligated to finish books I begin, that could mean many happy hours or many miserable ones.My personal story has a happy ending -- I enjoyed the book. Reading it is like listening to an old-time radio program, complete with wild adventures and twists and melodrama.The romance part is very Victorian, and progresses with two steps forward and two or three steps back so minimal advances are made, mostly through hands touching and heavy innuendo, along with heavy breathing.Those 885 pages could have been pared down by removing some repetition and a few of Rikkard and Lilly's standard remarks. Rikkard rarely gives away what he is thinking, but Lilly shares her every thought. One of my favorites was, "You could have knocked me over with a feather. Actually, half a feather might have done it. Or maybe a very small piece of yarn?"Then there are some modern terms that made me stumble, such as a "win-win" and "for one." But expressions used at the time of the story are explained in the humorous Endnotes.Like any old-time radio program, the book ends as a cliff-hanger. What happens? As the final chapter's heading says, that is "None of Your Business."My response to the ending: I immediately bought Book 2 in the series.

I never thought I would find a book that made me care so much about what happened to the characters as if they were real. The storyline has a lot of ingredients - action, historical knowledge, original witty humour (which made me burst into giggles many times!) and a feisty female lead - but the cherry on the cake is seeing the love/hate relationship unfold between Mr Ambrose and 'Mr' Lilly Linton - I first read this story a while ago on the website Wattpad, and finished it within a matter of hours, it was that good. When I found out that the published book had new material showing Mr Ambrose's perspective, I just had to order it. The book arrived yesterday, and I've already finished reading it for the second time around! Although I have one complaint - there needs to be more bonus material from Mr Ambrose's point of view! So Sir Robert Thier, please get a move on with another book, because I have fallen in love with your work - not only the Storm and Silence series, but also your 'Robber Knight' trilogy. I wish I had the talent to create a book that has such a powerful, complex, and yet simply endearing storyline.

*rolls up sleeves*Let's get this review started people!This story has rightly deserved the "People's Choice Award".And it deserves plenty more.This book has everything!Mystery, A very unique humour, Drama,Romance,Thriller,Action.. I could keep going but you get the gist'It has also has the best depiction of a realistic relationship and scenarios. But still maintains its imaginative spark.While reviewing books we all say that we laughed and enjoyed reading the book, but probably the most you might have done is mentally give a small smile.But believe me when I say this, you are actually going to LAUGH OUT LOUD.And I dare you, who reads this to prove me wrong!This book will teach you more about Interesting History in one chapter than you learned in all of your school days!We all imagine the Victorian Era to be rather dusty with weird shaped dresses and posh people dancing about in massive ballrooms.THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR MIND.IT WILL MAKE YOU SEE IT IN A DIFFERENT LIGHT.You will never relate to a character more than you will relate to a 19 year old Victorian Girl'.Sounds funny right?Boy you are wrong again' ;0The author is absolute magic!He makes the scene and settings come alive!.HE WILL MAKE YOU LIVE THROUGH THE ENITRE BOOK!The reason it deserves a five star rating.So many people are confused as to why that is'Let me elucidate.This story has been a massive journey for all us fans.We have lived it with the author, in real time.We have had the pleasure to laugh along with the other fans..made plenty of friends.. Shared our thoughts and feelings..Made crazy theories, and gave plenty of feedback.In return Sir Rob has never disappointed us.Ever.He is the only author who I know works so hard and dedicatedly.His researches are super accurate. If you do not appreciate the hard work he has put in. You will never appreciate any thing in life then'A BOOK WORTH YOUR MONEY!I am a resident of India, and when I saw the price of this book ,I was slightly taken aback.It was a bit expensive. But I still went ahead with the purchase.But when I got to hold the MAJESTIC beauty in my hand..I realised it had been worth every penny I had saved up.Mark my words..YOU HAVE NOT LIVED TILL YOU HAVE READ THIS BOOK!

I've been following this story for a long time on Wattpad and I am so excited for this paperback version!It is historical fiction and takes place in London when women had no rights. It's follows Lilly Linton as she gets the opportunity to have a job...so long as she crossdresses like a man. Her and her boss Rikkard Ambrose, must learn to deal with each other even as she is a feminist who goes out of her way tobe treated as an equal and avoid getting married and he is a brooding stingy money saving millionaire who tries to get rid of her any way he can because he thinks a women cant do a man's job.... ;)I love love love this book, Robert Thier interacts with his fans and is just a great guy all around and his English is remarkable for someone who doesn't speak English as a first language.

This book follows young, intelligent feminist Lilly Linton as she acquires a job as secretary of the silent and broading Mr. Ambrose, the manliest of men, who has his mind set on getting rid of her, because women aren't fit for working outside their own house. But obviously, Miss Linton can not allow such things to happen!At first, I feared this book would start of with two characters who dispise each other and end with both of them incredibly in love.But I couldn't have been more wrong. There's so much more to the story. It portrayes the position of women in Victorian London, the irrationality of humans, the way we always want something we can't have and how we fool ourselves into thinking we have some sort of control over our lives. The writing's splendid, the characters have a depth to them that makes them so intriguing and the author has a wonderfull sense of humor. You're captured from the first chapter to the last word of the book, that keeps you hanging on for more! Luckily for us, the second book is being written this very moment!So, to round this up, spend the money, but gain something that is worth so much more!And last but not least, remember: Time is power is knowledge is money!

I don't know how this book has such high ratings everywhere. It's just outright awful. It's supposed to be historical but the language is wrong, the behaviour is wrong, the details are wrong, nothing about it feels authentic in the least. There's whole sections I skimmed through which just consisted of endless, dull inner dialogues. Also there's really hardly any romance in this at all. So if for a historical romance book, it utterly fails on both accounts. Don't bother with this one.