Dearest Reader, in our troubling times, where women must contend with being treated as lesser, be it power, be it position or simply the ownership, of, we, daughters, wives and mother, all, are treated as chattel, carelessly used and disabused of any notion of having a semblance of control in our very lives. Should we not, rise up, and provide a rousing cheer for our darling, Reina Martin, the Queen of Lombard street?
Be you, in search of romance, deep, sensitive and hard and lusty, or perhaps, in search of a more academic bent of mind, speared with intellectual insights and delighted by facts, perchance your interests lie with second chances, especially those reformed prisoners who suddenly find their peace in knitting needles or some sort, or you savor a chance to play detective, or simply bring order to chaos, then this magnificent offering from Lisa Kleypas will bowl you over!
Lisa brings this glorious, insane and absolutely riveting tale to life, with nods to the sweeping reformation of criminals, the slow insurgence of women in positions of power and wealth, a doff to the erudite scholars whose perseverance paved the way for more of the gentle folk to prevail and excel in male dominated professions! The tale moves across from a lonely but rich woman who wishes to establish her household, in the very street, her father was conscious to never be seen in her company, Reina Martin, empowered by her mother's insistence on a balanced education, finds herself armed with the law, finance and an indomitable spirit, which she extends to her cause of having a bustling household, replete with ex convicts and her best friend, June. John Pembroke finds himself at the helm of this motley crew, tasked with an investigation into the enigmatic Reina and her mentor Farlow's nefarious practices.
The story was fast paced, armed with deep midnight conversations, handsy abuelas, and poetry from a couple of Welshmen, what more could one ask for? A delight to revel and relish! this was a beautifully crafted found family tale for any social leopard!
My thank yous to Avon and Harper Voyager and Netgalley for providing this ARC and my formal curtsy to Lisa for this gem!
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