2.5 STARSSophia was really hard to like in this book. At first, I sympathized with her. She lost her child and her husband (Vane) was seen in society with former mistresses and then he pretty much abandoned her. But as the story goes on, we find out that Vane, while exhibiting questionable judg...
“You’re certain she can travel?” he asked Miss Randolph again.“Yes, sir, I vow she’s much better today.” She smiled hopefully. “I’ve even managed to get some broth down her.”“It’s true, I’m much better today,” Clarissa called weakly from the bed, sounding valiant, if somewhat muffled.He peered in...
Clarissa Bevington exclaimed, looking about in flush-faced wonderment. Truly, she had never seen her grandfather’s ballroom look more beautiful, nor felt any more special. She inhaled deeply, delighting in the heady scent of roses and delphinium. At the far end of the ball...