The Social Tutor

About the Book: 

After years of escaping etiquette lessons in favor of the stables, Christine Devon’s grand debut in London is only weeks away, though her deportment lacks the sophisticated polish she needs to achieve her goals of a lofty marriage. Desperate to take her place in society, she needs someone to instruct her in proper behavior.

Thomas Gilbert, newly returned from Italy, is ready to begin his dream of founding a horse farm. But during his time away, the estate’s finances have dwindled to almost nothing. Unless he can find a way to save his family from ruin, he will be forced to sell his horses and give up his dreams entirely.

A chance meeting between them may solve both their problems. Christine gains a tutor in the finer arts of polite behavior, while Thomas is given access to the finest bloodlines in England. But as time passes, the arrangement is less about business, and more about love. Will they see it in time, or will Christine leave Thomas behind for the splendor of London’s ballrooms?

My Review: 

I  just reread the new edition of this book and loved it even more than I did the first time. It has additional content, a beautiful illustration, and a brand new cover. It's like reading a new book!

Christine  Devon is so socially awkward that it is painful to watch her try to navigate the societal expectations that are placed upon her. Her father sees her as nothing more than a commodity to enhance his fortune and standing among the Ton. He doesn't understand her or her sisters and has given her no attention since her mother died several years before. I felt extremely sorry for her and her sisters who are left to figure things out for themselves when it comes to interacting with those in society.

Things I loved about the book:

Christine  Devon and her trusting, guileless nature
Thomas Gilbert and being a true gentleman
Julia Devon and refusing to give up on love
Rebecca Devon for her love of novels and hatred of gardening books
Earl of Annesbury coming to the rescue!
Sweet love story
Reconciliation of the sisters

I highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy clean and wholesome books set in the Regency period. I was given a complimentary copy of the book with no expectation to leave a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.