Lord Roworth's Reward

Rothschild Trilogy #2

by Carola Dunn

Lord Roworth, now working as an agent for Jacob Rothschild, finds himself in Brussels on the eve of Waterloo. He's sharing lodgings with a penniless soldier, Frank Ingram, and his pretty sister Fanny, not to mention their orphaned fosterling, Anita. When Frank is badly injured in battle, Roworth is torn between his duty to Rothschild and an urgent need to help Fanny get her brother back to safety in England.

Genres: Romance, Regency, Historical Romance, Historical Fiction, Historical, Fiction, Regency Romance

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Carola Dunn is the author of more than 30 Regency romances, as well as 16 mysteries (the Daisy Dalrymple mystery series is set in England in the 1920s). Ms. Dunn was born and grew up in England, where she got a B.A. in Russian and French from Manchester University. She travelled as far as Fiji before returning to settle in California. After 30 years in the US, she says she still sounds as if she arrived a month ago.

Prior to writing, Ms. Dunn’s various jobs included market research, child-care, construction--from foundation trenches to roofing--and writing definitions for a dictionary of science and technology. She wrote her first novel in 1979, a Regency which she sold to Warner Books.

Now living in Eugene, Oregon, Ms. Dunn has a son in California who has just made her a grandmother, and a large black dog named Willow who takes her for a walk by the Willamette River each morning. (www.belgravehouse.com)

Reviews

[QNPoohBear · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four years after the events of Miss Jacobson's Journey, Felix, Lord Roworth is in Brussels working for Nathan Rothschild to repair his family fortunes. As he waits for news on Napoleon's next move, he courts the lovely Lady Sophia, whom he believes would make the perfect countess. The lady has a court of admirers and doesn't seem to show a preference for one over the other. She is very different from the intrepid Fanny Ingram who shares his lodgings with her young ward Anita. Fanny's twin brother Frank is a Captain in the Artillery like his father before him and Fanny has followed the drum her whole life. Nothing seems to faze her at all. Felix likes chatting with fanny and flirting with her a bit. She's a good friend to pour his heart out to. Fanny enjoys her easy friendship with Felix. He's gallant and kind to little Anita and not at all high in the instep. When Napoleon finally makes his move, the Ingrams are more in need of a friend than ever before. Fanny tells herself she must not fall in love with him for Earls' sons don't marry nobodies like her, but Lord Roworth's kindness makes it impossible not to love him.

This is a very long story for a paperback Regency. There's not much plot. It drags on and on in the middle. While Felix is kind and caring, he spends the majority of the book believing he's in love with Lady Sophia and making excuses for her snobby behavior. To his credit, he wants to please his family, but that excuse only goes so far. I don't remember liking him much in Miss Jacobson's Journey and he improves a little in this book. His realization comes too late. Fanny is a great heroine for most of the novel. She turns missish during Waterloo and gets a little annoying after that. Before the midway point of the novel, she's strong, brave and kind. She's had a hard life and it's made her the very opposite of the spoiled Lady Sophia. Lady Sophia is a stock character; an ice maiden and it's hard to believe that anyone could actually want to be married to her. I liked catching up with Miriam and Isaac. She is as amazing as ever and a well-rounded character. She can voice her political views about women's rights but she's also a loving mother and a adoring wife who makes a comfortable home for her family. Felix's sisters seem like interesting girls and I would have liked more time spent with them and more space dedicated to Connie and Frank, who apparently have their own novel, but shouldn't really need one. If you liked the first book and want to know what happens next, then read this novel. It works as a stand-alone but it's long and slow moving.

[Inas. · Rating 1 out of 5]

As a fan of historical, romantic fiction, I found this novel dull beyond imagination.
First of all,
This books contains boring details with no reason to be added.
Second, which is most important thing is, I hate focusing on religion. I don't mean I hate mentioning religion itself in a book, I like Christian books and find them amazing though am not Christian. But in this book, author is insisting on Jews right and how wonderful they are and how they were treated badly and unfairly, I hate religious conflict, either write a novel about Jews, or a bout Christian or none, but insisting on mentioning religion on every round and turn, made me feel really disappointed as I hate racism in every aspect.
Third, boring war details, we didn't need to know while the Hero was walking inside something, hearing all words around him and considering and thinking of every action, these datails brought ywans and tears to my eyes.
I really hate it this book, it can't be considers a romantic book, it's a fictional war book with boring details

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Felix is so stupid. That is all I have to say.
ACTUALLY no, I have more to say.
Ok so, overall I did enjoy it.. or rather I really wanted to see how it ended. But the fact that he was so blind was so infuriating.. he was way too oblivious to be believable.
Also it too us way too long to get the end. Around 3/4 of the book in I was ready to give up on boredom. I persevered because I grew maybe fond of the characters. Or simply I wanted to see how / when Felix stoped being so dumb.
Oh and also, maybe I’m not accustomed to the writing style of the period the book was set in.. I felt a little dumb reading it. At times it got easier. Not sure if I simply got used to it, or if it actually got less “old style”.
Ps. It kind of gives Bridgerton season 4 / sense and sensibility (but VERY LOOSELY of course).

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five years after his adventure with Isaac and Miriam, Lord Roworth, now an agent for Rothschild, is in Brussels, awaiting Napoleon's arrival, along with the rest of the Allies, whom Wellington is trying to keep working together. Also staying in the same lodgings are twins Frank and Fanny Ingram and their three-year-old ward, Anita. Although he admires Fanny in the way she is always able to make the best of things, Frank worships Lady Sophia, whom he called The Goddess. In addition to the coming battle, there is a little mystery. The historical details are fascinating, as are the variety of characters, which combined with an excellent plot create a very engrossing book.

[Frances Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. Absolutely fascinating story set around the time of Waterloo. We have seen the development of the character of Lord Rowarth from the previous book- although he is, as he describes himself, a bit of a slow top in that it takes him ages to realise that it is Fanny that he loves and not Lady Sophia. I also enjoyed the book because of the inclusion of Jewish characters in the story which makes a pleasant change in recognising the presence of Jews in England as of course they had been living there since the 17th century . The importance of Nathan Rothschild in the victory at Waterloo is also extremely well explained and very interesting.

[Patrizia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I primi due volumi di questa "Rothschild Trilogy" sono decisamente eccellenti; in questo, che ripercorre in modo misurato e estremamente competente la battaglia di Waterloo, l'autrice dimostra una grande competenza storica: ho molto ammirato il modo in cui, senza forzare la storia, riesce a trovare uno spazio al suo protagonista nella grande occasione di arricchimento dei celebri banchieri. Il terzo, che è quasi necessario per il completamento delle diverse trame restate in sospeso, non è alla stessa altezza

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't enjoy this as much as the first one. The first was more of an adventure and had more going on in it I felt. This was more about the history and the love triangle and relationships. That being said it was light and untaxing read.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Waterloo and romance. What fun. A nice read to take your mind off of the madness of King Donald..

[Caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5/5

[Marilyn Ondrovich · Rating 1 out of 5]

Disappointing

I have the original book entitled The Captain's Inheritance. I wanted the book on my kindle but instead found this chopped up version. Dismal!

[Kaitlin Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Utterly delightful.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not quite as fun as the first book in the series, I preferred the second half where it focused on the romance, rather than the politics of the Battle of Waterloo in the background!

[Stevie Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lord Roworth, who missed out on the heroine's hand in the first book of this trilogy, has had a slight upturn in his fortunes. He's still working for the Rothschild family, but he has also found favour with Wellington and is able to socialise with such society ex-pats as the beautiful Lady Sophia (whom he refers to as The Goddess). Money's still tight, and he's staying in a lodging house with an artillery captain, his sister, and their ward: the illegitimate daughter of an officer killed earlier in the war. The pair believe they are of noble descent, but can't prove it, and hence are unacceptable in polite society as well as having even less money than Roworth. In the run up to the Battle of Waterloo Roworth must keep up his work for his employers and his country while keeping those he cares for safe. He also has to decide between a rich and beautiful (but ultimately shallow) potential bride, and a woman who loves him but is totally unsuitable.

A fun instalment, in which we also get to find out how the pair from the previous novel have fared, in which most of the contrasts were based on the apparent status in society of the characters, rather than on their religious leanings and so it didn't score quite as highly as the first book. I'm looking forward to finding out how it all ends up, though.

[Jane Mercer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this originally as His Lordship's Reward and had a copy so I ended up doubling up. (The Zebra copy going ti ebay as it was n the poorer condition)
An enjoyable book though it lags a little at times, the characters are fun and easy to empathise with. Lord Roworth has lodgings in Brussels, in the run up to Waterloo, with a brother and sister, Frank (a Captain in the artillery) and Fanny Ingram.
They have a young ward and an unconventional upbringing.
Frank is severely wounded at Waterloo and Roworth assists them getting back to England and Franks recovery. As they progress Fanny and Roworth fall in love but Roworth needs an heiress and Fanny isn't one.
We're introduced to Roworths parents and siblings Connie and Victoria who are the subject of the next book in the trilogy

[Helene Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review - I didn't like Roworth as much in this one as in the previous one - he came across as more aloof and less likeable in a way. I loved Fanny, however, and her relationship with Miriam was very interesting, and her relationship with Roworth's family. The description was a little lacking compared to the previous book in the series, and I hope the next one improves. However, the focus on the Battle of Waterloo was interesting, and how the spy network operated within that.

Genre? - Historical Fiction / Romance / Adventure

Characters? - Fanny Ingram / Felix, Lord Roworth / Frank Ingram / Sophia Gerrold / Miriam Cohen / Isaac Cohen / Amos Cohen / Anita

Setting? - Brussels (Netherlands) & London (England)

Series? - Rothschild #2

Recommend? - Yes

Rating - 15/20

[Adele · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a huge fan of Dunn's Daisy Dalrymple series, I assumed I would find similar enjoyment in this novel. Unfortunately the characters did not have the same humorous qualities and the plot felt significantly limp in comparison to other period romances I have read. This book was simply about the romance blossoming between Felix and Fanny. Very little else occurred to boost the story. An ok read, but it's highly unlikely that I'll read any more of Dunn's regency novels. I'll stick with Daisy and Alex.

[Tasneem]

Felix and Fanny are in love but he's so keen to please his parents that he imagines that it is the Goddess, Lady Sophia that he wants. Only at the last does he realise the error of his ways, and then, Fanny and Frank are discovered to be the grandchildren of a Duke which makes everything ideal for them to marry.

[Annie Burrows · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Rothschild trilogy continues with the story of Lord Roworth, who we met in "Miss Jacobson's journey". His emotional growth continues against the backdrop of Waterloo and it's aftermath. Another very satisfying read. Now I'm on to the last in the trilogy, "Captain Ingram's Inheritance."

[Brigitte · Rating 5 out of 5]

We meet up again with Lord roworth 4 years later, in Brussels on the verge of the Battle of Waterloo; h' is much nicer and more human than before, thanks to his friends; yet he still confuses love and duty; The plot is great and I love Ms Dunn's writing;

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed all of Carola Dunn’s regency books I have read so far. They are a nice, quick, easy read and they have a Jane Austen feel to them. Each book is different enough from the others to feel fresh and her enjoyable writing style is consistent.

[Sandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I was happy to get a sequel I enjoyed Miss Jacobsens' journey alot more. This one was quite long yet nothing much really happened. And Felix's blindness to the faults of stupid, snobby Sophia for 90% of the novel was irritating.

[M-n · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good regency romance and great details about waterloo battle. tied in with previous book worth reading, and nicely set u p for next one.

[Katherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

a predictable ending but a light story

[☆Ruth☆ · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was ok, not entirely my cup of tea, but interesting enough to spend a few hours reading, and to finish it.

[L · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one didn't grab me as quickly as the first in the series, but was very good once I got into it. I look forward to the next installment.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was so difficult to read. It was tough to follow and didn't hold my attention. I liked the characters though so I gave it 2 stars.

[Nenya]

yes, yes, it's rather sweet. what a wonderful fellow our hero is. except, he seems to be missing a spine. from what i remember.
will go reread, because currently, i'd give it 2 stars.

[Linda Hendry · Rating 4 out of 5]

This it the Second book and it was a re read.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

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