Review: Someone else stole "my" headline
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2014
about Jane Austen meeting Horatio Hornblower. As I have read all books from/about those two - and loved them - I agree. This was a marvellous love story told in a low voice, so appropriate to the era it is placed in. The surroundings, clothing, yes everything so delightfully and convincing described. The bit of suspense being the main reason why the couple met in the first place, is also believable. Hugh had fought his way up from the devastating injury he got on Continent and now makes his quiet duty to the fatherland still, being good son and brother at the same time. Still there is a void in his life. one that makes him feel guilty and ashamed. In comes Theo! We get to know Theo just through Hugh's eyes, so the reader's perception is coloured by this. Hugh's feeling of betrayal brought tears to my eyes, I must admit. But all ended well. And I simply loved the observation of Hugh's two brothers done by Theo. Exactly my feeling.And there is something special about men in uniform! Enjoy reading this one.