The Daughter of an Earl
By Victoria Morgan
ISBN#: 9780425280775
Author’s website: www.victoriamorgan.com
Brought to you by OBS reviewer Una
Description
A tale of romance, intrigue, and the true meaning of honor from the author of The Heart of a Duke
An American businessman in England, Brett Curtis has little use for the haughty ton beyond seeing his sisters happily entertained in London. But when his cousin mysteriously disappears after inheriting the title of Duke, he sets out to locate him and drag him home.
Lady Emily Chandler plunged into deep despair when her fiancé died in India, and now she is determined to prove that he was murdered. The brash American Brett Curtis’s reputation may be less than sterling, but he’s just the man to help Emily on her quest—if she can convince him to accept her dangerous proposition.
While their alliance uncovers a web of scandalous secrets, their undeniable attraction threatens to reveal something even more dangerous: true love.
This is historical fiction at its best. Not only is the love story present but the story is full of suspense and intrigue that keeps the reader turning pages.
Review
Brett Curtis is in England to find his cousin who has disappeared since acquiring his title. But as the reader finds out there are more secrets to uncover. On this quest he is slowed down by his sisters who are eager to partake in Ton society. When Lady Emily takes them underhand he is a little poorer as a result, but the girls do seem much happier as they busy themselves getting ready for balls and shopping sprees. Lady Emily fascinates him and when she requests his help he finds himself personally and emotionally involved. As the investigation progresses Brett’s reputation becomes tarnished. Will he find his cousin, help Emily and be able to win her love and hand in marriage, as well as come out of the scandal unscathed?
Lady Emily Chandler is just emerging from a deep depression which occurred after her fiancé died of questionable means. She was so depressed that she actually believed she was insane and thus does not think she is marriage material. When she learns that there was a possibility that her fiancé was murdered she becomes determined that she will clear his name. Enter Brett, an American who stirs feelings in Emily that she thought she would never feel again. She uses cunning to get him to help her but the closer they get to finding out the truth she realizes that she loves Brett and does not want to put his company or his name in danger. Besides she feels she can’t marry him anyway.
Victoria Morgan makes the characters come alive and the flow, intrigue and suspense keep the reader turning pages. I could see many more books on the secondary characters. I look forward to more Victoria Morgan stories and as I was so impressed with this story I went out and purchased The Heart of a Duke.
