Description
Following a devastating series of misfortunes, Lady Aribella Bardsley has bravely shouldered the responsibilities of her household. But just as the bleakness of her situation threatens to overwhelm her, a summons arrives from the Queen with a providential offer: Aribella’s presence is requested as a lady-in-waiting at the palace.
Prince Layton Wilhelm’s family has clung to their neutrality in the war for far too long. As the youngest of the King of Oldenburg’s eight sons, Layton is determined to prove his worth and is unwilling to turn a blind eye to Napoleon’s encroaching privateers. When Layton embarks on a journey to England, it is for one purpose: to petition the British navy for aid. But when he becomes acquainted with the lovely Lady Aribella, he cannot deny their powerful connection. Amid the intrigues and schemes within the walls of the palace, Layton and Aribella know a future together is impossible—but torn between loyalty and love, will they risk everything to follow their hearts?
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My Review:
“Does one adhere to matters of the heart or head? Does one follow duty or love?” (quote from the book)
That is the basis of this lovely historical novel by Jen Geigle Johnson.
There’s just a slight touch of a “fairy tale” feel all throughout the book, and I enjoyed following the romance between Prince Layton and Aribella. All the characters in this book are interesting; and I liked that the author gave both Prince Layton and Aribella loving and caring families. Their families ended up being quite the contrast from situations of the real historical characters in this book, Queen Charlotte and King George III.
This is a sweet, clean regency romance that has a theme of doing what is best for your family, even if it means giving up dreams of your own. I’m already looking forward to the coming sequels to this book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
About Jen Geigle Johnson
An award winning author, including the GOLD in Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards, Jen Geigle Johnson discovered her passion for England while kayaking on the Thames near London as a young teenager.
She once greeted an ancient turtle under the water by grabbing her fin. She knows all about the sound a water-ski makes on glassy water and how to fall down steep moguls with grace. During a study break date in college, she sat on top of a jeep’s roll bars up in the mountains and fell in love.
Now, she loves to share bits of history that might otherwise be forgotten. Whether in Regency England, the French Revolution, or Colonial America, her romance novels are much like life is supposed to be: full of adventure.