Review: A charming historical romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 6, 2013
Daphne DuBois presents her heroine, and the reader, with a classical dilemma - how to square security in a time when women could only find that through an advantageous marriage, with the desire for love and the attraction of a handsome man. Financial reverses and a death in the family have made a good marriage urgently desirable poor Araminta. - This is a situation frequently found in historical romances, I suspect it was in fact a problem faced by a great many of our female ancestors.Araminta is in a very difficult position - can she trust her heart and reputation to an irresistible Marquis with a bad reputation? She has to be the strong member of her family, and her common sense draws her in one direction, her heart in another. In the hero, the author draws a skilful portrait of a conflicted and dangerous man, who neverteheless holds the key to Araminta's future happiness.  In the end it is all about trust - without that, love cannot sucessfully flourish.  The answer to all misunderstandings is found at the end of this enjoyable story, where all problems find their proper and satisfactory resolution.