Product Description
In the wake of a duel, Marcel Blake, the Duke of Lear, an infamous rake and gamester, leaves London to visit his cousin in Paris. Here he meets and falls in love with Julie, the British ambassador's daughter. Thinking she would be horrified if she learned of his reputation, Marcel fights the attraction; but when he is wounded while saving her from the unwanted advances of a less-than-desirable would-be suitor, Marcel finds that she returns his affections. Ultimately, vengeance conspires against them; at their wedding reception, Julie is maliciously informed of Marcel's previous life of misdeeds, and she's led to believe that he only married her to please the king. With this insurmountable gulf suddenly between them, will Marcel prove his reformation, woo his wife, and find happiness with her, or is the sudden desolation in Julie's heart impossible to overcome? Have Marcel's games finally caught up to him for good?
My Review:
This was an enjoyable historical fiction book set in the Regency period. I read the author's book, The Portrait, and liked it too. While not a long book it is filled with vivid descriptions and well developed characters. The plot is interesting even though it has been done before. This is one of my favorite time periods. Recommended. :)
About the Author
Hazel Statham lives in England and has been writing on and off ever since she was fifteen. Hazel lives with her husband, Terry, and a beautiful Labrador named Mollie. Apart from writing, her other ruling passion is animals, and until recently she had served as the treasurer for an organization that raised money for animal charities. Consequence is Hazel's second novel for AVALON. The Portrait is also available.
2 comments:
Thanks for the lovely review of Hazel's book. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Cheryl
Many thanks for your very kind review. It is very much apreciated.
Hazel
www.hazel-statham.co.uk
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