ABOUT THE BOOK
Lady
Elizabeth Davenport is desperate. Her hand in marriage has been offered
to the highest bidder, a distressing proposition in and of itself but
made all the more repulsive when she meets her father's first choice for
her hand: Lord Pinweather. When her parents refuse to hear her pleas
Liz is forced to take drastic measures—she will impersonate her maid and
begin anew in America on her own terms.
Once Liz is on board the ship to America, another passenger, Lord Barton, almost immediately discovers her true status as a noble. After listening to Liz's highly modified version of her life and her plans to begin again, Barton has compassion on her and teaches her how to abandon her noble mannerisms. Upon Disembarking, however, Barton's generous spirit quickly dampens when he discovers Liz has indeed found work—as his own head housekeeper. Suddenly, the tender feelings they hid from each other on the ship are inescapable, but their difference in station makes romance impossible. As misunderstandings abound and a shocking character from Liz's past looms, she knows she can't hide her true identity forever. But as her deception begins to unravel, will her charade cost her the man she loves?
REVIEW
Jen Geigle Johnson writes historical fiction that goes beyond the individual stories of the main characters, but also looks at the lives of those around them. This adds depth to the story and gives the reader a glimpse into what life at that time was like for those other than the upper classes. Lady Elizabeth runs away from home in order to avoid a forced marriage. But her efforts to hide as a servant don't turn out the way she planned and eventually she must face her past in order to have any hope of things working out with her employer and the man she loves, Lord Barton. When Lord Barton meets Liz on the ship to America, he immediately recognizes that she isn't a servant, but after hearing the version of events that she chooses to tell him, he helps her. Although employing her in his house wasn't in his mind at the time, especially after he develops feelings for her.
Once the two realize their feelings for each other, they try to find a way to be together. But life and Liz's past intervenes and the two are faced with a future far different than they desire. But in the face of great difficulty their feelings don't seem to matter. Or do they? Is there a way to face their challenges and still be together? The details of life in this time period are beautifully brought to life by the author. The portrayal of English aristocracy making a life in Philadelpha is certainly an interesting one. Once again, Johnson has brought to life not only her characters but the time period. The interactions Lord Barton and Lady Elizabeth have with each other as well as those around them make for a thought-provoking, as well as entertaining story. A thoughtful, enjoyable romance with some nice historical context.
GIVEAWAY
a Rafflecopter giveawayOnce Liz is on board the ship to America, another passenger, Lord Barton, almost immediately discovers her true status as a noble. After listening to Liz's highly modified version of her life and her plans to begin again, Barton has compassion on her and teaches her how to abandon her noble mannerisms. Upon Disembarking, however, Barton's generous spirit quickly dampens when he discovers Liz has indeed found work—as his own head housekeeper. Suddenly, the tender feelings they hid from each other on the ship are inescapable, but their difference in station makes romance impossible. As misunderstandings abound and a shocking character from Liz's past looms, she knows she can't hide her true identity forever. But as her deception begins to unravel, will her charade cost her the man she loves?
REVIEW
Jen Geigle Johnson writes historical fiction that goes beyond the individual stories of the main characters, but also looks at the lives of those around them. This adds depth to the story and gives the reader a glimpse into what life at that time was like for those other than the upper classes. Lady Elizabeth runs away from home in order to avoid a forced marriage. But her efforts to hide as a servant don't turn out the way she planned and eventually she must face her past in order to have any hope of things working out with her employer and the man she loves, Lord Barton. When Lord Barton meets Liz on the ship to America, he immediately recognizes that she isn't a servant, but after hearing the version of events that she chooses to tell him, he helps her. Although employing her in his house wasn't in his mind at the time, especially after he develops feelings for her.
Once the two realize their feelings for each other, they try to find a way to be together. But life and Liz's past intervenes and the two are faced with a future far different than they desire. But in the face of great difficulty their feelings don't seem to matter. Or do they? Is there a way to face their challenges and still be together? The details of life in this time period are beautifully brought to life by the author. The portrayal of English aristocracy making a life in Philadelpha is certainly an interesting one. Once again, Johnson has brought to life not only her characters but the time period. The interactions Lord Barton and Lady Elizabeth have with each other as well as those around them make for a thought-provoking, as well as entertaining story. A thoughtful, enjoyable romance with some nice historical context.
GIVEAWAY
Sounds like a good one! I've enjoyed previous novels by Johnson, so I'm looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
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