When Arabella Grant was very young, she went to live with her cousin Lady Isabelle, whom Arabella loves dearly. However, Arabella’s severe aunt always treated both girls dreadfully, so upon the aunt’s passing, the girls were relieved to finally have some freedom. Unfortunately, Issie has a great-aunt who is forcing her to have a season in London, which requires Arabella to accompany her. Issie is sickly and in no shape to handle the rigors of a London season, so she convinces Arabella to take her place once she realizes her aunt cannot tell them apart. Arabella is uncertain at first but quickly begins to enjoy attending the high-society dances and outings, where she catches the attention of the striking Lord Brooke. Arabella suddenly finds herself trying to protect her heart while wrapped up in her cousin’s scheme. Allain (
The Ladies Rewrite the Rules) does a wonderful job of crafting characters with heart and strength of character, and the strong sisterly love between the cousins resonates throughout the story.
VERDICT Highly recommended for fans of historical romances, this is a quick, fun read, featuring clever characters.
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