An Earl comes a calling ... surprises all around!
How to Cross a Marquess (The Way to a Lord's House #4)
by Jane Ashford
Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, continues his advice to lost and grieving men, popping up like some demented leprechaun, in his quest. Once again he's brought together a group of men who have suffered personal tragedy to reflect on the subject of death and grief.
This time the target of his attention is Roger the Marquess of Chatton whose petulantly stubborn wife Arabella caught a chill and died after riding in the rain against all advice. Unfortunately his neighbor Fenella Fairclough has born unwarranted blame for the tragedy.
The enigmatic young Tom, wise beyond his years, accompanies Macklin. Here’s a figure to watch!
So cupid’s (aka Macklin) arrow is pointed towards Roger's neighbor Fenella.
Apart from the inanely enjoyable line oft repeated about 'sodding sheep' I found the story fairly ordinary, although I did really liked Fenella.
In fact she Tom and her nephew John get all my stars and Fenella's dogged determination in the end is magnifico.
Roger the hero, who seems a tad lack lustre, is always opening his mouth to shoot him self in the foot, giving a so so performance.
Still fans of this series will want to see where Yoda figure Macklin is heading!
A Sourcebooks Casablanca ARC via NetGalley
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by Jane Ashford
Arthur Shelton, Earl of Macklin, continues his advice to lost and grieving men, popping up like some demented leprechaun, in his quest. Once again he's brought together a group of men who have suffered personal tragedy to reflect on the subject of death and grief.
This time the target of his attention is Roger the Marquess of Chatton whose petulantly stubborn wife Arabella caught a chill and died after riding in the rain against all advice. Unfortunately his neighbor Fenella Fairclough has born unwarranted blame for the tragedy.
The enigmatic young Tom, wise beyond his years, accompanies Macklin. Here’s a figure to watch!
So cupid’s (aka Macklin) arrow is pointed towards Roger's neighbor Fenella.
Apart from the inanely enjoyable line oft repeated about 'sodding sheep' I found the story fairly ordinary, although I did really liked Fenella.
In fact she Tom and her nephew John get all my stars and Fenella's dogged determination in the end is magnifico.
Roger the hero, who seems a tad lack lustre, is always opening his mouth to shoot him self in the foot, giving a so so performance.
Still fans of this series will want to see where Yoda figure Macklin is heading!
A Sourcebooks Casablanca ARC via NetGalley
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