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Lady Ella Myerston knows of the danger that haunts her brother, and she intends to put an end to it. While visiting her friend Brook, the true owner of the Fire Eyes diamonds, Ella accidentally gets entangled in an attempt to blackmail the dashing, newly reformed Lord Cayton. Will she become the next casualty of the alleged curse? White is quickly becoming the top name in Edwardian romance Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better. Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all?
Author Notes
Roseanna M. White is an author, editor, designer, and book reviewer, born in 1982. She was educated at St. John's College. She and her husband are the founders of WhiteFire Publishing, and the Christain Review of Books. She has written numerous historical novels and novellas. Her series include Stray Drop of Blood, Culper Ring, Ladies of the Manor, Visibullis, and Shadows Over England.
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Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
Even in the world of Edwardian England nobility, rank and wealth do not preclude love, faith, and nobility of character. Tired of being underestimated and overprotected, Lady Ella determines to discover the origins of the cursed red diamonds-the Fire Eyes-that have caused the duke (her brother) and their friends so much trouble since they acquired the striking jewels. Her efforts to protect them from those who would kill for the jewels are complicated by the handsome and newly reformed Lord Cayton, who is being pressured by his old friend Lord Rushworth to return to his former dishonest ways-and to use his friendship with Ella's family to steal the Fire Eyes for Rushworth. Cayton's guilt over his past hinders his burgeoning relationship with Ella, but their mutual desire to keep their loved ones safe unites them in purpose and faith. Though the book works as a standalone, reading it as part of the entire Ladies of the Manor trilogy will provide more context and elicit deeper affection for the characters. This conclusion to White's (The Reluctant Duchess) Downtonesque drama will delight readers and sadden fans who have grown attached to such engaging, lovable characters. Agent: Karen Ball, The Steve Laube Agency (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
*Starred Review* Love and adventure are what Lady Ella Myerston dreams of, but in spite of their love-at-first-sight connection, surely her future is not destined to be with the cantankerous Lord Cayton. Cayton's reputation as a heartbreaker and criminal accomplice precedes him, and it has taken years to prove that he has truly changed. Neither feels that they can trust themselves or each other, but when threats related to the cursed red diamonds called the Fire Eyes resurface yet again, the two must outsmart a villainous friend turned foe to rid Ella's family of them once and for all. White finishes her Ladies of the Manor series The Lost Heiress (2015); The Reluctant Duchess (2016) with flourishes of adrenaline, wit, and simmering heat, proving again her mastery of historical Christian romance. Set in the picturesque Cotswolds of England in 1913, this is a true Edwardian saga, featuring moments made for the movies. Double agents, Russian ballerinas, and terrifying villains, all set against the alluring backdrop of the English countryside, dramatize themes of trust, regret, and forgiveness. Readers will be kept guessing through the final page, thrilled by the butterflies of Ella and Cayton's courtship and abuzz in the series' heart-pounding finale.--Campos, Kate Copyright 2016 Booklist
Library Journal Review
Lady Ella Myerston is an eternal optimist, but she is also aware of the dangers lurking beneath the surface of her otherwise sunny existence. Arriving in the Cotswolds to face the threat that has stalked her brother since he acquired the red diamonds known as "Fire Eyes," she meets the handsome Lord Cayton, whose relationship history is nothing short of disastrous. He may be endangering not only Ella's heart but her life as well. VERDICT Demonstrating White's excellent eye for historical detail and a deftness at creating suspense, this final book in her Edwardian series (The Lost Heiress; The Reluctant Duchess) doesn't disappoint. The author is well equipped to write a swoon-worthy romance capped off with a satisfying finale. Suggest to fans of Carrie Turansky and Julie Klassen. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
