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And Only to Deceive
by Tasha Alexander
If you need a light read that will transport you to London and Paris of the late 1800s, try this.
Alexander recreates this by-gone society and time perfectly. At the centre of her story is Emily - a 20 something widow who is full of spunk and loves to shock society with her wish to educate herself and her inner circle with her love of Port. Lady Emily reminded me a lot of Elizabeth Bennet and her circumstances were peculiar enough to keep me hooked. The Darcyesque character of Colin Hargreaves helped.
We follow Emily in the aftermath of her husband's death as she uncovers truths about the late Lord Phillip Ashton - found dead while on a safari in Africa. As she begins to fall in love with him, his perfection begins to wear thin when Emily begins to unravel a scheme of stolen Greek artifacts that Phillip could have potentially masterminded.
With its mix of romance, suspense, and even murder, I found this book very different. I needed a lighter read. And this provided that escape. But I did wish the ending was as remarkable as its heroine.
Alexander recreates this by-gone society and time perfectly. At the centre of her story is Emily - a 20 something widow who is full of spunk and loves to shock society with her wish to educate herself and her inner circle with her love of Port. Lady Emily reminded me a lot of Elizabeth Bennet and her circumstances were peculiar enough to keep me hooked. The Darcyesque character of Colin Hargreaves helped.
We follow Emily in the aftermath of her husband's death as she uncovers truths about the late Lord Phillip Ashton - found dead while on a safari in Africa. As she begins to fall in love with him, his perfection begins to wear thin when Emily begins to unravel a scheme of stolen Greek artifacts that Phillip could have potentially masterminded.
With its mix of romance, suspense, and even murder, I found this book very different. I needed a lighter read. And this provided that escape. But I did wish the ending was as remarkable as its heroine.