One final cry of terror, and suddenly her world shifted violently, until a blinding collision scattered her mind and shook her bones. Then, the pain. The freezing water. And as all sensation drifted away, a hand reached for hers before all faded into darkness. . . .
In the midst of a fierce storm, a carriage carrying Sir John Mayfield, Lady Marianna Mayfield, and her lady's companion careens off a narrow cliff road, changing their fates forever. When the wreckage is found, Sir John is gravely injured, and a woman is discovered unconscious wearing a valuable ring. As the woman regains consciousness in a strange house, she grapples with fragmented memories of the accident, unsettling dreams of a child in peril, and a deep mystery tied to the ring on her finger. Surrounded by unfamiliar faces and haunted by a sense of foreboding, the survivor realizes she cannot trust anyone and must uncover the truth of what happened that stormy night, even as danger mounts and enemies conspire against her.
In this revised and updated 10th anniversary edition of Julie Klassen's acclaimed novel, a woman's startling secrets lead her into unexpected danger and romance in Regency England.
Lady Maybe is a clean Regency romance full of mystery, adventure, and a search for identity. This novel will delight fans of the amnesia trope, Julia Quinn, Jane Austen, and Mimi Matthews.
My Review:
Lady Maybe is not your typical Regency romance. There are no ballroom dances, no chaperones, and scandal is a large part of the story. But, I enjoyed it because of its unique differences. There was mystery and plot twists which kept the story interesting. Marianna was quite an awful woman and was so vindictive that I really was wondering how things were going to work out for Sir John.
The message of forgiveness from God and also forgiving yourself was one that is good to be reminded of. It was a great to see that no matter what Hannah or we have done, we can still change.
I thought the ending was quickly wrapped up and a bit rushed. I also would like to have had an epilogue to see what happened in the future.
I received a complimentary copy of the book. All opinions are my own with no obligation to write a positive review.
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