Emma Orchard’s second regency romance is an absolute treat. Our
heroine is Cassandra Hazeldon, an orphaned heiress under the guardianship of
her uncle. However, when her uncle concocts a cruel scheme to marry her off to one
of his ruthless friends, she runs away. Seeking refuge in a London townhouse that
she hopes is unoccupied other than by a couple of servants. She hides in a darkened
library but soon falls asleep only to wake up to Lord Irlam leaning over her,
determined to find out what she is doing in his home.
Once Cassandra explains her situation, Hal is determined to
help and with assistance from his sister and aunt, Cassandra is soon at the
centre of the Brighton social scene and growing closer to Lord Irlam and his
extended family.
Emma Orchard is clearly inspired by Georgette Heyer but her
writing style and the page turning pace of her stories are all her own. I
really enjoyed exploring this regency world and its cast of characters from
caustic aunts to cheeky young boys, dashing heroes to resourceful young
heroines and some wicked villains young and old.
Emma Orchard’s writing is like Jane Austen on steroids, and
I loved it. Published on November 2nd by Allison & Busby. Thanks
so much to Libby from Allison & Busby for a review copy.
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