About the Book:
A reckless Victorian heiress sets her sights on a dashing ex-naval lieutenant, determined to win his heart as the two of them embark on a quest to solve a decades-old mystery in USA Today bestselling author Mimi Matthews's sequel to her critically acclaimed novels The Work of Art and Gentleman Jim.
Lieutenant Charles Heywood has had his fill of adventure. Battle-weary and disillusioned, he returns to England, resolved to settle down to a quiet, uneventful life on an estate of his own. But arranging to purchase the property he desires is more difficult than Charles ever imagined. The place is mired in secrets, some of which may prove deadly. If he’s going to unravel them, he’ll need the assistance of someone as daring as he is.
At only twenty, Lady Katherine Beresford has already earned a scandalous reputation. As skilled with pistols as she is on horseback, she’s never met an obstacle she can’t surmount—or a man she can’t win. That is, until she encounters the infuriatingly somber Lieutenant Heywood. But Kate refuses to be deterred by the raven-haired soldier’s strong, silent facade. After all, faint heart never won handsome gentleman.
From the wilds of rural Somersetshire to the glittering ballrooms of early-Victorian London, Charles and Kate embark on a cross-country quest to solve a decades’ old mystery. Will the greatest danger be to their hearts—or to their lives?
My Review:
I loved this book beginning with the stunning cover, all the way to the last word on the page. I have actually read it twice in the span of a week, which is something I rarely do.
The characters of the story were amazing! There are wonderful main characters, a slime ball suitor, and many siblings that make this a story one that I couldn’t put down. Lady Kate was so much fun and will be one of my favorite characters in the series. She is stubborn, fiesty, bold, determined, and defies social conventions. Charles Heywood is the unsung hero who is” a man of noble character and firm convictions.” He is completely caught off guard by Kate, which makes this such a fun dynamic in the book.
Other things I loved about the book that you will enjoy are:
* the “accidental encounter”
* a crocheted dog muzzle
* family secrets
* mystery and danger
* lots of dogs and cat
* the shooting competition
* Kate + Charles
My favorite quotes:
“Honesty and integrity always make a difference.”
“It’s never too late to do the right thing."
It is the third book in the series, so in order to fully enjoy the story you will want to read the other two books beforehand. As you can tell, I highly recommend this book.
I received a copy of this book. I was not expected to write a positive review. All onions expressed are my own.
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