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Eileen M. Thornton
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read!
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2018
When Lucy Swift learns her father is planning to marry her off to an elderly man, she decides to run away. However, she hadn't got very far before falling prey to a small bunch of travelling horse thieves, who seem intent on molesting her. It seemed to Lucy that she had only escaped from one dreadful predicament, to find herself in another. The youngest member of the group, saves her from such embarrassment by declaring he wants to marry her and the wedding ceremony takes place that very same night.
Later, due to circumstances, she never thought possible, Lucy finds herself at the mercy of the son of the Earl of Darwell. To escape his clutches, she will need to use every ounce of skill she has.

This is a most enjoyable read. The author has portrayed the characters well and as the story unfolded, I felt myself being drawn to Lucy and her ever mounting-problems. I highly recommend this novel
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Amanda GRIFFITHS-JONES
5.0 out of 5 stars True to the Era
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2020
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Historical romance is not a genre that I usually read, but so well-written & enticing is this author’s style that I have been gripped to the story, eager to find out Lucy Swift’s fate. Left with little choice but to escape after her father plans a betrothal to an elderly vicar, Lucy encounters her first love but suffers the hardship of relationships too & is soon on the move again. Finding herself a virtual prisoner at Darwell Manor, the young woman finds herself playing along with a dangerous plan. Gripping, full of twists & delightfully descriptive, I’ve enjoyed every page. Five stars.
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Eileen M. Thornton
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2018
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When Lucy Swift learns her father is planning to marry her off to an elderly man, she decides to run away. However, she hadn't got very far before falling prey to a small bunch of travelling horse thieves, who seem intent on molesting her. It seemed to Lucy that she had only escaped from one dreadful predicament, to find herself in another. The youngest member of the group, saves her from such embarrassment by declaring he wants to marry her and the wedding ceremony takes place that very same night.
Later, due to circumstances, she never thought possible, Lucy finds herself at the mercy of the son of the Earl of Darwell. To escape his clutches, she will need to use every ounce of skill she has.

This is a most enjoyable read. The author has portrayed the characters well and as the story unfolded, I felt myself being drawn to Lucy and her ever-mounting problems. I highly recommend this novel
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Paula
4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2018
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Although the characters were somewhat cliched and 'overdone', I enjoyed this story of Lucy's adventures and how she lurched from one crisis or predicament to another. I must admit I liked Rory, but did not really warm to Philip. However, I look forward to reading more about Lucy and Philip in the next novel.
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adara gaston
1.0 out of 5 stars I didn't like it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 8, 2018
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The situations the heroine was put in were simply ridiculous. I had to force myself to not roll my eyes at every turn. Not only that but Lucy just kept going on and on about how pathetic her life was. I must confess I skipped a few pages out of lack of interest. Rory died too early in my opinion. I also think more time should've been spent on the development of Philip and Lucy's relationship. This whole book just felt like a jumble of mixed rubbish
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Kerry W
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 15, 2019
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Downloaded as a freebie and really enjoyed this. Not my usual kind of read and first book by this author. Highly recommended.
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