"Dynamite read"
In 1855 after years searching for antiquities in Egypt,
English Earl Marcus Longfellow returns home following the
tragic sudden death of his eighteen year old sister
Christine. Stunned and feeling guilty for not being there
for Christine, Marcus vows to learn the truth while he
ponders the note he received from her last year announcing
her betrothal to a viscount. Marcus starts his inquiries with the person who found the
corpse, lacy confectioner Mary Marsh. Marcus quickly
realizes that Christine confided much more than she should
have in the working class lass. However, Marcus obtains
Mary's cooperation to assist him in learning what really
happened to his sister as he realizes the lingerie maker
cared for Christine. As the Earl and the undergarment
clothier work together, they fall in love, but she harbors
a secret that added to their obvious class differences, and
his obsession with his sibling's death that makes it
impossible for anything permanent. The sequel to SOMEONE IRRESISTIBLE stars the sister of the
first novel's heroine. The story line of WHEN IT'S PERFECT
parallels that of the prequel, but includes an amateur
sleuth investigation containing a twist that adds fun to
the tale. The story line is enjoyable due to the antics of
the lead couple though the all's well ending that both
claims seems stretched when a beloved lies still
underground. Still fans will relish Adele Ashworth's
wonderful Victorian romance that provides a second look at
the mid nineteenth century dinosaur craze. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted October 15, 2002
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