Review: A Bang, a Clash, and a Blessing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 3, 2014
The Lawyer's Luck, by Piper Huguley, is a well-crafted historical fiction romance that is a prequel novella. It has just the right balance of character development and plotline to fit its shortened form. I thoroughly enjoyed the 'opposites attract' interaction between Lawrence, a soon-to-be lawyer and Aurelia (Realie), an escaped slave who meet when she attempts to steal his horse and use it to get to Canada. After their initial encounter, there is a constant clash between their personalities, their differences in religious beliefs, and even how to interact with the horse they are forced to share. Thanks to Piper's amazing ability to skillfully blend both the romance and historical fiction genres into the short story, the reader doesn't feel that it was rushed or incomplete. I highly recommend this novella, and look forward to reading more from Piper Huguley, especially its sequel, The Preacher's Promise.