Neil wants to abduct Lord Nightingale while Upton wants to get Serendipity into his power for his own nefarious ends. Before Nicky and Sera can have their happy ending, they have to thwart their unwelcome visitors schemes, with, of course, the help of Lord Nightingale. Lord Nightingale s Debut is a most enjoyable romp. There is lots of humor, mostly provided by the parrot. Nicky is a most admirable hero, a man who is the antithesis of the frivolous gentlemen of the ton.
Delight is perhaps a bit too precious, but the rest of the secondary characters are nicely done.
In sum, Lord Nightingale s Debut provides a fine beginning to the projected series. Lord Nightingale s Love Song is not quite as good, but still quite enjoyable. It begins some ten months later and its heroine is Eugenia Chastain, Nicky s cousin. His improved fortune has permitted him to give Eugenia a season, but she has not been a success. A childhood accident left her with one short leg, which means she walks with a pronounced limp.