“The fact of your existence is a miracle,” Harding said in a tone that brooked no argument. “... the scrutiny that you must have lived under...”
“Well, I also have pots of money,” Christopher pointed out, “so let’s not pretend it’s all been a chore.” [loc. 3139]
Delightful and cheering Regency romance. Lord Christopher Eden must, according to the terms of his inheritance, marry before his twenty-fifth birthday. That gives him four months to find a bride -- which is the last thing he wants. For Christopher is no ordinary man: he has a singular secret, which only his tailor is privy to.
In order to present the proper appearance to the Ton, Christopher must engage a valet, even though he's never allowed another man to dress him. Enter James Harding, handsome and stoic and surprisingly understanding. Harding has secrets of his own, though, and their mutual attraction can never come to anything.
Or can it? ☺
Apart from a third-act crisis which gets the prize for 'most ridiculous miscommunication of the year' (yes, I know it's only February), this rolled along merrily, with some interesting insights into gender roles and practicalities in 19th-century England. Excellent female characters, too. I particularly liked the twist at the end, which was perfect for both Christopher and Harding.
Recommended to me by a friend: thank you, Nina! I shall look out for more by this author.
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