Reviewed by Fran.
A rip-roaring Georgian romp set in
Scotland, and if as a reader you love witty dialogue then
this book is for you. There’s nothing pretentious here and no inherited
Georgette Heyer slang to trip over. This is a full-on adventure with a daring
young heroine of bold countenance, that is, until the derring-do of others sets
precedence for fear, confusion, and the shocking revelation that some men of
the road are decidedly intriguing. Thus element of mystery prevails, as two
masked heroes, yes two, lurk in the shadows. When dark facts come to light they
are as amusing as they are disturbing to one heroine. The other heroine has her
own dark past, and is not as easily given to daydreams of masked heroic men,
but when the fates are conspiring to cause mayhem and heartache, a happy ending
seems nigh impossible, until love springs to the rescue. Yep, this is a rollicking more modern style
historical romp devoid of overt social mores and light-weight on historical
time specific detailing, thus great for afternoon escapism beside a cosy
hearth.
