This story is a pleasant diversion. It is well-written with a mix of romance and mystery. Jack Eliot becomes the reluctant Earl of Stansworth at the death of his grandfather, a man whom Jack loathed (because of his poor treatment of his son and his family). Jack is likable but he longs to return to the sea. He only takes the mantle of Earl so that his mother and sister will be taken care of.
Lady Ivy Carlyle is introduced to Jack to teach him how to be an earl. Having spent most of his life aboard a ship, Ivy has her work cut out. The only thing that surprised me was how often Ivy attended evening entertainment without being presented to the Queen (first). I thought young debutantes were restricted until presented.
The plotline flows well and it keeps a nice pace. I enjoyed it.
Lady Ivy Carlyle is introduced to Jack to teach him how to be an earl. Having spent most of his life aboard a ship, Ivy has her work cut out. The only thing that surprised me was how often Ivy attended evening entertainment without being presented to the Queen (first). I thought young debutantes were restricted until presented.
The plotline flows well and it keeps a nice pace. I enjoyed it.
I got so impatient (because it sounded like a really cute premise) waiting in line for this one I bought it for my birthday and I'm glad I did. I seem to be trying out a lot of new authors lately and this was my 1st read by this one. I'm not a huge fan of My Fair Lady but don't mind it either, this twist was very enjoyable to read. I put it on my read list because of the nautical/sea idea and even though it spent no time at sea and only referenced Jack's past life aboard ship it was still a great read.
First two chapters were slow and had me wondering if I would get into but by chapter three when Ivy enters the story it moved along. I actually really liked the Miss Manners sub chapter headings (which surprised me), it was kind of fun to read a summary of what they would do or address in that chapter.
One of the things I appreciated the most was having Clarence Fuddleston not desert the story after starting it. The sub characters were featured instead of just the two main ones. I liked the theme of breaking away from the patterns of mean relatives, improper choices by relatives, or the inability to show love and affection and forging your own path and way of living.
Loved Anthony Blake and Sophia!!!!! I have a feeling their story is even more interesting than Jack & Ivy. Clean, fun read, ended with a smile on my face.
First two chapters were slow and had me wondering if I would get into but by chapter three when Ivy enters the story it moved along. I actually really liked the Miss Manners sub chapter headings (which surprised me), it was kind of fun to read a summary of what they would do or address in that chapter.
One of the things I appreciated the most was having Clarence Fuddleston not desert the story after starting it. The sub characters were featured instead of just the two main ones. I liked the theme of breaking away from the patterns of mean relatives, improper choices by relatives, or the inability to show love and affection and forging your own path and way of living.
Loved Anthony Blake and Sophia!!!!! I have a feeling their story is even more interesting than Jack & Ivy. Clean, fun read, ended with a smile on my face.
