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When I first discovered E.K. Murdoch it was by stumbling upon her novel Alway The Bridesmaid. From there I became a fan.
Book Description
Lady Charlotte St Maur is a spinster. Invited to dances as a chaperone rather than a dance partner, it’s all she can do to keep back tears as match after match is made - with her help. But a lady over thirty, no matter the title, doesn’t find true love.
William Lennox, Duke of Mercia, never expected to come to fame and fortune, and never thought anything could be more tiring than soldiering - except the marriage market. He needs to make a good match, but no matter how many young chits he’s introduced to, it’s always the chaperone who catches his eye.
He’s determined to convince her. She finds the idea of anyone courting her laughable. This soldier has never been defeated, and he won’t now. A seduction is the only recourse.
Can Charlotte allow herself to be loved or will the Duke of Lennox be tempted away by a bright young thing?
About E.K. Murdoch
Emily Murdoch is a historian and writer. Throughout her career so far she has examined a codex and transcribed medieval sermons at the Bodleian Library in Oxford, designed part of an exhibition for the Yorkshire Museum, worked as a researcher for a BBC documentary presented by Ian Hislop, and worked at Polesden Lacey with the National Trust. She has a degree in History and English, and a Masters in Medieval Studies, both from the University of York.
You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @emilyekmurdoch, find her on Facebook, and read her blog.
My Thoughts
When I read my first book by E.K. Murdoch Always The Bridesmaid I didn't feel the characters were fleshed out enough. In this second book, I feel she did a better job.
When I met Lady Charlotte in book 1 I thought she was a quiet yet spunky character. In book 2 which focused on her, I got to know her better and though I love her she was a wee bit of a self victim. I mean I get insecurities as I am learning to overcome mine but she seemed to always be winning about being a chaperone yet here was a handsome Duke dotting on her. I think I really just wanted her to own who she was. I older woman who knows her mind and wasn't settling for just any guy.
As for our hero William I loved he saw Charlotte as a mature, strong, beautiful woman that was intelligent., I loved that he liked her for her ability to carry a conversation and had wisdom. That she didn't spend her time talking fashion, and tea parties.
I was also impressed that we got to learn more about Charlotte and her upbringing which in turn made me understand Richard more from the first book.
Overall a good book. I won't say I loved it unconditionally but nor did I hate it. It was a pleasant afternoon read.
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