Review by Andrea Grigg
While my first love are contemporary novels, I have a bit of a penchant
for romances set in regency times. I love the fashion, the structured society,
the rules of etiquette, the speech patterns ... all so different from our own. The
Elusive Miss Ellison? It has all those things in spades, one might say. And just look at that beautiful cover!
Set in St. Hampstead Heath, Gloucestershire, England, in 1813, Lavinia
Ellison is certainly not your average minister’s daughter. She doesn’t always
play by the rules, is known for her opinions, and isn’t above getting her
skirts muddy, if that’s what it takes to help the poor. Lavinia, or Livvie as
she’s known, has a compassionate and very practical heart, a heart which is no
stranger to grief.
When Nicholas Stamford, the seventh earl of Hawkesbury, returns home,
Livvie isn’t pleased. His mere presence reminds her of what she has lost, and his
arrogance and seeming lack of interest in the welfare of the tenants on his
estate make her dislike him even more.
But when the two of them cross paths more than either of them care for, sparks
fly, and both hearts are challenged and, eventually, changed.
I really enjoyed The Elusive Miss Ellison, although there were times in
the first half of the book when I had to put it down and take a break from all
the conflict. I found the pace of the second half much more to my liking, and was
thoroughly intrigued by the banter, challenges, and secrets revealed. I am
already looking forward to reading The
Captivating Lady Charlotte, due for release later this year.
Email: andreagrigg@live.com
Thanks Andrea!
ReplyDeleteThe pleasure was all mine :)
DeleteYay, Andrea. I was only thinking about you yesterday thinking I hadn't "seen you" for a while on S/M and here you are.
ReplyDeleteThis is an exciting moment for Carolyn and Aussie authors. I've read reviews saying there's an Austenesque feel about it. And that tempts me. Did you find that Andrea?
Trust all is well. BTW, are you going to Joanna Penn's workshop on Saturday by chance? I'm popping up for the day. Be lovely to see you if you are there.
Definitely Austenesque yet Carolyn Miller too, just how it should be.
DeleteI'll look out for you on Saturday:)
Sounds like you will definitely need to check it out Ian ;)
DeleteSpot on, Andrea. You've said exactly what I thought. And I'm also looking forward to reading the sequel!
ReplyDeleteGood to know, Iola. And at least we don't have long to wait :)
DeleteWhen I first started to read your review, Andrea. I stopped dead. I've yet to read it and will return to this blog after I've read it for myself and see if we agree. Maybe because I was read a soiler. Not that I think you'd have one, but it'll be fun to come back and see what you wrote.
ReplyDeleteBecause I ONCE read a SPOILER!!! My finger can't spell.
DeleteYou're funny, Rita! Yes, it'll be interesting to compare note :)
DeleteAndrea, great review! I love regency romances and I'm so looking forward to reading Carolyn's book. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. :)
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