Helpful Score: 4
At the end of the 18th century, the recently widowed Irish countess Eliza is heavily involved in the United Irishmen Rebellion against. She is busy secretly supporting her political stance while maintaining her household and social expectations. Eliza's fiery passion is caught up in the political unrest until she is faced with the return of Will, her childhood sweetheart. Eliza and Will parted ways when Eliza chose to support Ireland and Will joined the English army. They each much choose between duty and love as their lives once again intertwine.
I love stories with strong women, and the Countess of Scandal certainly delivered! The main character Eliza is so admirable in her convictions and spirit. She never falters, even when faced with difficult choices. The author did a fine job of writing a believable romance between two characters with such different life paths, and the love between them feels genuine.
This was a book I found myself reading slowly so as not to have to finish and leave the characters, but luckily, Countess of Scandal is the first of a trilogy. The next two books will tell of Eliza's sisters, whom readers get to know in this adventure,. I can't wait!
I love stories with strong women, and the Countess of Scandal certainly delivered! The main character Eliza is so admirable in her convictions and spirit. She never falters, even when faced with difficult choices. The author did a fine job of writing a believable romance between two characters with such different life paths, and the love between them feels genuine.
This was a book I found myself reading slowly so as not to have to finish and leave the characters, but luckily, Countess of Scandal is the first of a trilogy. The next two books will tell of Eliza's sisters, whom readers get to know in this adventure,. I can't wait!
Laura H. (MamaHendo3) -
Helpful Score: 2
First in the Daughters of Erin trilogy and my first by this author. The story of two childhood friends who come of age during a time of unrest between Ireland and England and on opposite sides of the conflict. The two cannot deny their attraction to each other, although they try, and soon the special bond developed in their childhood leads them on a romantic and suspenseful journey back to each other with a few distractions along the way. I look forward to the second book in this trilogy.
Story = B+
Romance = B+
Sensuality = A-
BOOK = B+
Story = B+
Romance = B+
Sensuality = A-
BOOK = B+
Mary R. (greatdanelover) reviewed Countess of Scandal (Daughters of Erin, Bk 1) on + 131 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Thoroughly enjoyable read. Starcrossed lovers fighting on opposite sides of the Irish/English Union. Interesting history lessons. Good love story.
Eleanor G. (Memom) - , reviewed Countess of Scandal (Daughters of Erin, Bk 1) on + 441 more book reviews
I enjoyed this story and all Laurel Mckee works. When I read books and they are series I try to read them in order.
