I loved this book. It made me smile. There was a a great deal of smiling. I was so happy to know that Louisa and Pierson found one another.
Louisa is an identical twin who has been brought to town to be presented to society and find a husband. Louisa is not actually interested in a husband, because of the terrible secret which she believes will prevent her from ever finding happiness. But, Lavinia, Louisa’s identical twin wants to find a “respectable” husband and live happily ever after. Louisa loves Lavinia and wants to make her happy.
In order to have some company on this trip, Louisa brought Hannibal, her cat. He is a little worse for wear and he does not like being confined. Actually, there are many things Hannibal does not like but he does like to investigate his surroundings. The minute they get out of the carriage, Hannibal escapes and runs into the house next door. Unfortunately, the resident of the house next door, does not want a cat in his house, or a young woman in his house, or anyone in his house.
Pierson is a wounded veteran and since he has been at home, he has spent his time drinking and sleeping and not seeing anyone. He likes not seeing anyone, and his intention is to continue to not see anyone.
But, his life is about to change forever.
This is a fun book. Louisa and Pierson are smart and witty adversaries. He wants everyone to believe he is an ogre but in reality he is so tender hearted that he cannot bear his memories of the war. His history has made him a thoughtful man but a very sad man.
I wanted both of these people to find happiness. They are written in such a way that the reader simply has to care about their future.
Louisa is a natural born “dogooder”. Her project in London becomes Pierson and his terribly messy home, his gone to seed garden and his generally miserable life. His shouting and forbidding do not have much effect on her determination. Everything she plans is for his own good. What he wants is to be left alone.
Ms Boyle is a very talented author and she has created characters who are warm and charming. Louisa and Pierson are terrific lead characters. Each of the secondary characters add a great deal to the story. There are war orphans, a young wastrel, an older gentleman who is mourning the death of his wife, a couple of women who want to manage the world, and a couple of people who are mean and vicious. Of course there is also Hannibal the cat, he is a favorite of mine.
The plot is interesting and entertaining. The humor throughout the book added much to my enjoyment.
I have not read the earlier books in this series, but as a stand-alone there was not a problem following the story.
If you enjoy a romantic book that brings love as well as laughter, this is a book for you.
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Better than the previous novel but far away from perfect
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