And at 297 pages of small type, the story went on and on. I found myself fighting the urge to flip ahead. Ms. Ellis writes extremely well. For me, the use of several sentences where one would suffice made the story feel ponderous after a while. Ms. Ellis infuses her book with a certain amount of humor, and it is well-done.
Cassie is a delightful character, as is India.
She's definitely an Original. I found her to be one of the most interesting characters in the bunch. If your taste runs to long Regencies in which every detail and nuance is explored, give The Colonel's Courtship a look. It's certainly an intelligent read, which says a lot for the author's capabilities. Ms. Ellis is obviously moving to the forefront of the Regency market.