This was a gift from a student. Given that it’s old and without a cover, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was utterly taken by it. It’s a sweeping adventure and romance that completely carried me away. It’s melodramatic, but in on the joke. (Went down a rabbit hole about the author and her life, and that was riveting too.)
I found this treasure in the freebie bin of the book cellar,the library store that sells donated books. This book contains sublimely crappy writing and many howlers. It is so bad it is good. Lady Eleanor doesn't just use one adjective when five would be better. She is from the tell don't show school of fiction. Lady Eleanor cannot pass up the chance to describe any home furnishings.It makes no difference if it bogs down the "plot." If there is any justice this book is out of print !