I have to start out by saying this book really doesn't deserve 5 stars, but it sure doesn't deserve 2 1/2 which is the current average.This is a pretty sold 4 star book in my opinion, the reason it isn't higher is basically because it tries to straddle the genres and ends up not doing any thing excellently, but it does do a good job at what it does.
I agree with the other reviews who said this was similar to Jane Eyre and Sound of Music with equal parts traditional regency romance tossed in. The Sound of music gives the story it's sweetness, the Jane Eyre gives the story a heroine with moral fortitude and the intrigue and the regency gives it the (mild) sex and manners.
If you happen to dislike any of the pieces I doubt you would like this book, but since Jane Eyre is my favorite book and Sound of Music one of my favorite movies I really enjoyed this.
The hero is rather like a sexed up Mr Rochester with some added alpha male and I found him rather endearing even if he was rather a stereotype. I also liked what keeps the lovers apart is something that is actually believable and realistic, which is duty and money. I guess some authors find it hard to overcome a problem that's so prosaic in a time before the lotto but it is dealt with very nicely here, and it's a nice change from some of the problems authors manage to come up with these days.
Nothing in the book is particularly wonderful, but it is much better than many books out there, with enough heart and sweetness to make this work reading. The writing style is a little stiff, not what's currently fashion for modern romances, but once the story gets going it is very engaging. This book isn't going to change your life and might not be the most memorable you ever read but it is enjoyable enough to be recomended.
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