Review: Wonderful Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 13, 2014
I don't usually read Victorian England romance books that much but this particular one is a refreshing take on the era with a woman, Lady Helena Harteford, who wants more than anything to please her husband in all things, albeit in bed, to save her failing marriage. Everything meshed well together, from the extremely likeable and plucky characters, action, and sex to the slow unraveling of the mystery behind the thefts of the merchandise from her husband's business and potential blackmailer. What was most gratifying was that Helena accepted Nicholas Morgan, her husband, for who he was as a person, rather than judge him for his humble origins and never sought to shun him like so many of their upper-class peers have done. Of course, the ending was satisfying as well, because of the ultimate redemption and absolution gained from the past. This was a very passionate and emotional book where the heroine is admirably brave, intelligent, non-judgmental and fiercely protective of her husband. I've rarely read of a plucky heroine that I admire more. The hero is no shrinking violet himself as he seems to be a jack of all trades, based on his humble background. Overall, Grace Callaway did a wonderful job weaving a fantastic story. I look forward to reading more of her books in the near future.