Review: Great Historical Addition to the Neighbours From Hell Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 2, 2013
Okay i'll hold my hands up and admit that I own every single one of the amazing R.L. Mathhewson's books. In fact I bulk bought them straight after I read the 1st one! Anyway I digress!This book is the prequel in a way to the Neighbour From Hell series of hers, although the prequel and ending include much loved favourites such as Jason, Trevor and Jarred. This is the story of how the Bradford's and their love for food comes from and also the story of their 1st love/hate relationship involving one Lady Elizabeth and Robert Bradford.Unlike others in the series this story starts out in 1809 with a then 7 year old Elizabeth taunting Robert in retaliation leading to him, years later, to still harbour deep animosity for what transpired. When he comes across a lady reading a book at a ball little was he aware of just who this beautiful minx was!! Yup, you guessed it, Lady Elizabeth.Lady Elizabeth is 23 years old and has no notions of ever getting married and is happy to live out her days helping others one she comes of age and receives her inheritance. Robert on the other hand has plans to move to America, did I forget to mention the bulk of the book is set in 19th century London, however due to his encounter with Elizabeth at the ball waits to see if she is carrying his child before setting off. Neither expect to fall in love with the other in the meantime!This book, like all the others before, has the usual possessive Bradford (of his food of course!) and the usual pranks between the leads. Infact, at times, it is easy to forget this is an historical story. This therefore means that those who do not usually enjoy historical novels will more than likely still enjoy this.I wont say much more as i'm likely to gush too much, and I happen to be a bit biased, but this is a great book and a fabulous addition to the Bradford story. If only all our men would go to the trouble the Bradford men go to for their wives 5th wedding anniversary present!!