Review: Stand and Deliver- this swashbuckling read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 9, 2014
The moment I saw this book cover on Choc lit’s website back in Decemeber- I knew I wanted to read this book. It was well worth the wait.Cora is a cross between a Barbara Cartland heroine and Angelina Jolie’s Lara Croft. She certainly can stand her own in a time when women were treated like chattel. The romantic lead in the story, Jack, refers to her as Nemesis. I loved that because he recognizes her as his equal and not a conquest. There is a lot of electricity between them and a few sparks.Henriette Gyland recreates a part of London, Hounslow- as it was in 1768, which is more complicated than you think because nothing remains of that original location. It is now buried under runways as part of Heathrow Airport.The Highwayman’s daughter is a little hard to describe without spoliers- but I will give it go. It is action packed with a few twist and turns to keep you guessing. The historical details are so accurate it adds a deep rich atmosphere to a now forgotten part of London.With all Henriette Gyland’s work there is a dark vein threaded throughout, which adds a sense of menace and mystery. There is also a very delicious gothic element of lush green ancient forests and moonlit nights.Once you start reading, you won’t be able to put the book down. It is that good!The Highwayman’s daughter was a skillfully crafted read that will transport you to the world of Dandies and Gentlemen of the roads. I highly recommend this gorgeous read.