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May McGoldrick, aka Nikoo and Jim, hit all the right notes for me with this book. The Radical War of 1820 makes a suspenseful backdrop for this tale, the characters are vibrant, and Jean is great at stealing the scene from Isabella and Cinaed.
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Most Regency-era novels take place in England, so it is a refreshing change of pace for this book to be set on the continent. The tiny country of San Gabriel gives an up-close view of the devastation of the Peninsular Wars. A French general, Baudin, retreating through the country left a large swath of destruction in his wake and took the king and crown prince as prisoners. This devastation makes a magnificent backdrop for Will Masterson and Athena Markham’s growing relationship.
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If you are looking for a fluffy, funny, feel-good romance, this book is well worth your time.
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This book only took me a few hours to finish and is a light read. If you are looking for a clean romance set in historical Scotland, this book is worth a look.
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Persuasion has been my favorite Jane Austen novel for years. Unlike the bubbly youthfulness of her other works, Persuasion follows the life of Anne Elliot, a spinster at 27, who has lost the bloom of youth and has no expectations for marriage. Eight years earlier, she had been persuaded to break her engagement to Frederick Wentworth because of his lack of money and stability. This situation gives a more melancholic air to
the novel.
