I’m discovering some real gems in my TBR pile – at last!
The Arrangement by Joan Wolf
(1997, Regency Historical) 7/30/12
Grade: 4.5
Gail Saunders is happy living a quiet life in the country with her son Nicky, even if money is a bit short. But then the Earl of Saville appears with an unexpected inheritance, and turns their world upside down.
A unique first person Regency historical with an extremely compelling writing style. Normally I don’t care for first person romances since it means the hero is an unknown and you never find out his thoughts and feelings. But in this case it worked very well because the author’s voice was so unique and refreshing. I didn’t want to put this book down. There was a strong mystery element that also worked well – even though I guessed some of it, other aspects surprised me, and the reader ended up discovering things along with the heroine. Overall, this was an excellent read.
I’ve read some Joan Wolf Regencies and haven’t found them as compelling as this one, but I may have to investigate her backlist further…
Karen Wheless
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