Review: Good regency novel carried by a strong female character
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2013
Catherine has been trying, against all odds, to keep her family's finances together. Her brother James gambles and spends money like there's no tomorrow on clothes, parties and drinks. Both parents have the alas typical view that, as the male and heir, James can do pretty much what he wants.Fortunately for Catherine, she is suddenly inherits and manages to flee the parental farm. The new wealth is not without chalenges and Catherine soon finds herself having to rely on Philip, the local magistrate.Overall, it's a nice story. Catherine and Philip are strong characters. Catherine is anything but naive. She sees things as they are, does not take anything for granted and is quick to take control of the situation. There's no whining, very little tears, no complaining and no waiting for the male characters to solve her problems. Philip has a great sence of humour and manages to help and suport Catherine without being dictatorial.My enjoyment was lessened by some, to me, unrealistic angles of the plot : the inheritance, the villain's character. I also found the claimants to the estate a bit confusing. Too much of a good thing and i could not remember who was who  and what their claim was based on.It's a good regency book with a strong female heroine and, notwithstanding the plot, I would recommend it.