Today I’m reviewing an author that’s new to me, though I’m not unfamiliar with her books. Many thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books for having me on the tour and sending me a copy of the book to review.
The Book:
Spring, 1811… A stranger arrives at Wyverne Hall
Sophie Delavallois is the new companion to the ageing Dowager Marchioness, but she also has another reason for coming to the infamous Wyverne mansion, one that will shake the family to their core.
Lord Drake left his childhood home many years ago, and only returns now to see his beloved grandmother. He takes little interest in the goings on of the house, until the arrival of Mademoiselle Delavallois. There’s something about her that he can’t put his finger on; it’s as if he’s seen her before, but surely, that is not possible…
Sophie is also drawn to Drake, but he is a Wyverne, and she cannot allow herself to fall for him, because her intentions towards the family are resolute – revenge. But inside the walls of Wyverne Hall, she discovers the rumours about the family barely scratch the surface, and she can’t escape the dangerous allure of the Viscount.
Once her plans are set in motion, will he be her saviour or her ruin?
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The Review : I’ve seen and heard about the books by this author because they keep popping up anytime I see anything about Bridgerton. This made me curious so when this book popped onto my radar I was too tempted to turn it down and I’m glad I didn’t. I loved this book, it drew me in from the first pages and though I started reading it late one evening I was tempted to keep going all night. It’s one of those books that has you thinking, just one more chapter, a few more pages, and next thing you know you’ve read half the book or only have 10% left according to your kindle, and it seems silly to stop reading there.
I liked Sophie, Drake and the Dowager Marchioness. All of them are strong, solid characters who find themselves in positions that they would rather not be in, for various reasons, though all are connected to Lord Wyverne. The way they dealt with their situations were fitting I felt, for the time period and in some cases quite dramatic. There’s a lot in this story including plenty of drama and tension which I hadn’t expected. I thought there would be some drama given the title and the blurb but I hadn’t expected as much as there was, but again it was fitting.
The descriptions of the house, the rooms used and even the grounds were brilliantly clear. I have very vivid imagery in my head when I read and when reading this book I could clearly see the little details described, for example in Lord Drake’s bedroom, even down to the pattern on the wallpaper, I also felt all the tension and worry of the characters as events unfolded in the book. When this is what my reading experience is like, then I know it’s a really good book.
If you’re looking for a period drama, something with some tension, a bit of spice and a read that will keep you wondering then this book is definitely worth checking out.
The Author:
Emma Orchard grew up in Salford and was given tickets to the grown-up library at the age of 11 because she’d read all the children’s books and the librarians were sick of the sight of her. She became obsessed with Georgette Heyer and hasn’t stopped reading her novels since. She studied English Literature at university and went on to work at Mills & Boon and behind the scenes in television and in publishing.
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