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Sons of the Marquess #1
Lord Reginald
The first of a brand new series by the author of 'The Daughters of Allamont Hall'.
Lord Reginald Marford needs a wealthy heiress to support his indulgent lifestyle. Spirited Miss Robinia Chamberlain looks perfect, but when he sets out to court her, he finds that his title and family connections aren’t nearly enough to entice the lady, and he has to become a little bit creative to attract her attention.
Robinia’s recently inherited large fortune brings her many suitors. But she’s not interested in any of them, and especially not Reggie, no matter how persistent he is. He may be a perfect gentleman but he isn’t nearly dashing enough for her. She wants a marriage with real passion, and she’s determined to have her way. But sometimes having your own way is fraught with unexpected difficulties, especially when dealing with a dashing, passionate young man who is anything but a perfect gentleman.
A traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom.
Book 1 of the 5-book Sons of the Marquess series, each a complete story with a HEA, but read all of them to find out all the secrets of the Marford family!
Lord Reginald Marford needs a wealthy heiress to support his indulgent lifestyle. Spirited Miss Robinia Chamberlain looks perfect, but when he sets out to court her, he finds that his title and family connections aren’t nearly enough to entice the lady, and he has to become a little bit creative to attract her attention.
Robinia’s recently inherited large fortune brings her many suitors. But she’s not interested in any of them, and especially not Reggie, no matter how persistent he is. He may be a perfect gentleman but he isn’t nearly dashing enough for her. She wants a marriage with real passion, and she’s determined to have her way. But sometimes having your own way is fraught with unexpected difficulties, especially when dealing with a dashing, passionate young man who is anything but a perfect gentleman.
A traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom.
Book 1 of the 5-book Sons of the Marquess series, each a complete story with a HEA, but read all of them to find out all the secrets of the Marford family!
261 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 12, 2017
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Mary Kingswood
64 books486 followersI live in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland with my husband. I like chocolate, whisky, my Kindle, massed pipe bands, long leisurely lunches, chocolate, going places in my campervan, eating pizza in Italy, summer nights that never get dark, wood fires in winter, chocolate, the view from the study window looking out over the Moray Firth and the Black Isle to the mountains beyond. And chocolate. I dislike driving on motorways, cooking, shopping, hospitals.
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The lovely lady in my avatar is Archduchess Clementina of Austria (1798-1881), Princess of Salerno, painted around 1839.
NOTE: I read Regency romances as well as write them, and I review them all on my website, or you can find them right here on Goodreads on my real-name account at Pauline M. Ross.
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July 3, 2020
Not gushing but it is nice to find a new voice in HR that's so impressive!
Impressive in its freshness, clarity, command, elegance and simplicity. The prose does not intrude into the reader's consciousness with either its heavy regencisms or jarring anachronisms. It is appropriate for the period and flows unpretentiously.
This is almost gushing, I guess.
The Marfords are a class unto themselves - a bunch of bumbling, incompetent and somewhat simple-minded brothers (some more than others) and certainly easily led by their secretaries /stewards and such. But still big-hearted with it.
The pace is slow, veerry slow but it is not a struggle to read. I enjoyed every fresh nuance and aspect of this regency based book.
Reginald
I did not quite like Reggie, to begin with. He is stuffy, pig-headed and supercilious. But he grew on me as he shows his more mature, compassionate and tender side in the later part.
This second brother is also somewhat of a cuckoo in the nest, an ugly duckling among the swans.
The almost impoverished brothers (5 of them) of the almost impoverished marquess need advantageous matches or a careers to save them. Their oldest brother, the marquess is happily married but still is unwilling to let his younger brothers out of the nest, sweetly but impractically so.
His wife, Connie is (a little) more practical and advises them to marry heiresses.
Reginald is the first one off the mark. (Rest will follow in their books.)
A suitable candidate is identified and invited to Drummoor- their shabby but still impressive house, a character in itself. I love the descriptions of the rooms like the library that (realistically) has memorabilia of the marquesses past - eggs, feathers, decorated snuff boxes, pocket watches, strange assortments of bones and numerous sets of miniatures chess pieces, enamelled or bejewelled or carved or gilded into a variety of fanciful shapes.
*Major Spoilers*
Impressive in its freshness, clarity, command, elegance and simplicity. The prose does not intrude into the reader's consciousness with either its heavy regencisms or jarring anachronisms. It is appropriate for the period and flows unpretentiously.
This is almost gushing, I guess.
The Marfords are a class unto themselves - a bunch of bumbling, incompetent and somewhat simple-minded brothers (some more than others) and certainly easily led by their secretaries /stewards and such. But still big-hearted with it.
The pace is slow, veerry slow but it is not a struggle to read. I enjoyed every fresh nuance and aspect of this regency based book.
Reginald
I did not quite like Reggie, to begin with. He is stuffy, pig-headed and supercilious. But he grew on me as he shows his more mature, compassionate and tender side in the later part.
This second brother is also somewhat of a cuckoo in the nest, an ugly duckling among the swans.
The almost impoverished brothers (5 of them) of the almost impoverished marquess need advantageous matches or a careers to save them. Their oldest brother, the marquess is happily married but still is unwilling to let his younger brothers out of the nest, sweetly but impractically so.
His wife, Connie is (a little) more practical and advises them to marry heiresses.
Reginald is the first one off the mark. (Rest will follow in their books.)
A suitable candidate is identified and invited to Drummoor- their shabby but still impressive house, a character in itself. I love the descriptions of the rooms like the library that (realistically) has memorabilia of the marquesses past - eggs, feathers, decorated snuff boxes, pocket watches, strange assortments of bones and numerous sets of miniatures chess pieces, enamelled or bejewelled or carved or gilded into a variety of fanciful shapes.
*Major Spoilers*
July 24, 2019
7/15/19:"'Father?' the marquess said. 'You mean that Father left debts when he died, and they have not been settled.'"
4 1/2 stars
7/13/19:
Content: According to the blurb, Lord Reginald is a "traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom."
Audio: There is something about the voice or the quality of the recording that is difficult for my deaf ears to understand. The British accent seems to be good, which also makes it more difficult as well. I decided to skim my Kindle copy to help me figure out what was going on. And right off the bat, learning the characters' names and relationships did wonders to increase my understanding. So, for whomever it may benefit, here's a character list, though I don't guarantee it's complete:
7/16/19:
Characters:
Lord Reginald Marford, 29, the not-particularly-handsome titular main character
"...all his brothers were handsome, Reggie reflected gloomily... Reggie had the face of a grocer."
"Lord Reginald, while perfectly affable, was neither handsome nor stylish. Robinia decided that her father's permission to marry one of the brothers would not be needed for [Reggie]."
the Marquess of Carrbridge (Reggie's older brother - over 30 years old)
the Marchioness of Carrbridge (Connie, Reggie's sister-in-law)
Lord Humphrey (younger brother)
Lord Augustus (Gus) (younger brother)
Lord Montague (Monty)- (younger brother, six years Reggie's junior)
Lord Gilbert (Gil) (younger brother)
Lady Harriet Marford (Hattie) - their sister
Daniel Merton - a gentleman who is helping them retrench
"Reggie had no great liking for Merton, for he was sober to a fault, and what could be worse than a man who never gambled or drank to excess or even took a mistress?"
In light of that quote, I think it strange that Reggie says of himself and his brothers, "We do not gamble to excess [and]... have no expensive interests [mistresses]." I feel the moral character of Reginald is a bit of a contradiction, for which I'm taking off half a star. Update (7/23/19): I really think Reggie's thoughts about Merton are an anomaly, because after reading the entire book, I didn't catch even a hint of Reggie having even a slight problem with gambling, drinking, or women. ?????
7/17/19:
Mr. Sharp - the previous marquess' batman during the war, and long-standing estate manager - has served three generations of Marfords
Mrs. Galloway - the cook
Miss Robinia Chamberlain - "...she has inherited a great fortune... [she's] 'a delightful girl, not at all missish, but sensible and practical, with excellent deportment and manners, neither too forward nor too retiring, in short, everything a well brought up young lady ought to be.... She has forty thousand pounds from her uncle, plus another three from her father. As for her looks... let me see... oh. She is 'quite handsome in her way.' "'
Pertaining to the church: Due to the marquess's financial difficulties, Reggie and his brothers need to become independent. On discussing in which direction to take his life, the army, the church, and marrying an heiress are considered. "Reggie pulled a face. 'I am trying to prevent myself from being bored, Connie, and I do not think that composing a sermon every week for the rest of my life is conducive to that scheme.' This book isn't Christian fiction, but I do find the attitude very unfortunate. Update (7/23/19): Well, near the end of the book, a discussion with another character neutralized my frustration with Reggie's attitude.
Humor: I am always happiest when I can find some humor in the books I read. I am, thankfully, finding some in this book.
"No, the lectures were all about his [Grandfather's] collections of birds' eggs or pygmy artifacts or twigs or -"
"Twigs? Your grandfather collected twigs?"
"Twigs... I... Well... There was something special about them, but I forget what, now."
6/21/19:
Likability of the main characters: I really like Reggie. He's so concerned with propriety and shows amazing strength in this area. What a hero! Robinia is fine. I mostly like her. But oh, boy is she silly sometimes. You silly, silly girl! Please, no, do not jump to conclusions! No, do not trust that other person! *sigh* Just young and inexperienced, I suppose.
7/23/19: Once I got past my difficulty understanding the narrator/recording, I really enjoyed the story. I'm starting the next one right away even though I don't usually read any author's books back to back.
4 1/2 stars
7/13/19:
Content: According to the blurb, Lord Reginald is a "traditional Regency romance, drawing room rather than bedroom."
Audio: There is something about the voice or the quality of the recording that is difficult for my deaf ears to understand. The British accent seems to be good, which also makes it more difficult as well. I decided to skim my Kindle copy to help me figure out what was going on. And right off the bat, learning the characters' names and relationships did wonders to increase my understanding. So, for whomever it may benefit, here's a character list, though I don't guarantee it's complete:
7/16/19:
Characters:
Lord Reginald Marford, 29, the not-particularly-handsome titular main character
"...all his brothers were handsome, Reggie reflected gloomily... Reggie had the face of a grocer."
"Lord Reginald, while perfectly affable, was neither handsome nor stylish. Robinia decided that her father's permission to marry one of the brothers would not be needed for [Reggie]."
the Marquess of Carrbridge (Reggie's older brother - over 30 years old)
the Marchioness of Carrbridge (Connie, Reggie's sister-in-law)
Lord Humphrey (younger brother)
Lord Augustus (Gus) (younger brother)
Lord Montague (Monty)- (younger brother, six years Reggie's junior)
Lord Gilbert (Gil) (younger brother)
Lady Harriet Marford (Hattie) - their sister
Daniel Merton - a gentleman who is helping them retrench
"Reggie had no great liking for Merton, for he was sober to a fault, and what could be worse than a man who never gambled or drank to excess or even took a mistress?"
In light of that quote, I think it strange that Reggie says of himself and his brothers, "We do not gamble to excess [and]... have no expensive interests [mistresses]." I feel the moral character of Reginald is a bit of a contradiction, for which I'm taking off half a star. Update (7/23/19): I really think Reggie's thoughts about Merton are an anomaly, because after reading the entire book, I didn't catch even a hint of Reggie having even a slight problem with gambling, drinking, or women. ?????
7/17/19:
Mr. Sharp - the previous marquess' batman during the war, and long-standing estate manager - has served three generations of Marfords
Mrs. Galloway - the cook
Miss Robinia Chamberlain - "...she has inherited a great fortune... [she's] 'a delightful girl, not at all missish, but sensible and practical, with excellent deportment and manners, neither too forward nor too retiring, in short, everything a well brought up young lady ought to be.... She has forty thousand pounds from her uncle, plus another three from her father. As for her looks... let me see... oh. She is 'quite handsome in her way.' "'
Pertaining to the church: Due to the marquess's financial difficulties, Reggie and his brothers need to become independent. On discussing in which direction to take his life, the army, the church, and marrying an heiress are considered. "Reggie pulled a face. 'I am trying to prevent myself from being bored, Connie, and I do not think that composing a sermon every week for the rest of my life is conducive to that scheme.' This book isn't Christian fiction, but I do find the attitude very unfortunate. Update (7/23/19): Well, near the end of the book, a discussion with another character neutralized my frustration with Reggie's attitude.
Humor: I am always happiest when I can find some humor in the books I read. I am, thankfully, finding some in this book.
"No, the lectures were all about his [Grandfather's] collections of birds' eggs or pygmy artifacts or twigs or -"
"Twigs? Your grandfather collected twigs?"
"Twigs... I... Well... There was something special about them, but I forget what, now."
6/21/19:
Likability of the main characters: I really like Reggie. He's so concerned with propriety and shows amazing strength in this area. What a hero! Robinia is fine. I mostly like her. But oh, boy is she silly sometimes. You silly, silly girl! Please, no, do not jump to conclusions! No, do not trust that other person! *sigh* Just young and inexperienced, I suppose.
7/23/19: Once I got past my difficulty understanding the narrator/recording, I really enjoyed the story. I'm starting the next one right away even though I don't usually read any author's books back to back.
January 3, 2025
What a wonderful discovery! Mary Kingswood packs so much into few pages! We meet all the brothers of a family (plus a sister and one wife) to set up this series. Second brother Reginald is the main character here. The family has just learned that their father’s estate is in dire financial straits and Reginald decides to find an heiress to marry. He winds up falling for the heiress, who puts him solidly in the friend zone until she finally realizes he’s the one for her.
Meanwhile, the family is discovering why the estate isn’t doing well, but that storyline doesn’t seem to get completely settled. Maybe in another book or maybe I missed it.
The writing is lovely in this book - almost Heyer-esque! There’s a nice sense of humor, too.
Meanwhile, the family is discovering why the estate isn’t doing well, but that storyline doesn’t seem to get completely settled. Maybe in another book or maybe I missed it.
The writing is lovely in this book - almost Heyer-esque! There’s a nice sense of humor, too.
January 30, 2022
Traditional Regency w/ mystery. At times I was happy,
at others, frustrated while reading this. 2 stars.
This featured the Marford brothers, the eldest Francis,
was the Marquess of Carrbridge who had wife Connie.
Reggie was 2nd oldest. They guided their younger bros.
These men didn't keep close watch on : their estates,
rents, tenants etc. A new secretary Mertin, informed
them they skirted dun territory. Their land agent acted
secretive. They discovered a family living in their supposed
empty property! How swift were these bros?
Reggie decided to court Robinia, a 20 yr old who inherited
43K pounds. She wanted a good-looking, passionate man:
not Reggie. He proposed & she declined & he continued to
follow her around. Seemed like stalking to me. He finally
got the message: vamoose. Anyhow she fixated on a good-
looking man in uniform. Robinia acted immature for most
of the story. Her society mentors, Marchioness Connie &
godmother, Lady Cotter, tried to help this girl see reality
& make wise decisions.
Meanwhile a woman sent a missive to Carrbridge, claiming
her son was the real Marquess. Connie out shown all in the
problem-solving dept.
This disappointed me. I know the author can do much better.
Maybe she 'phoned this in' to her publisher?
at others, frustrated while reading this. 2 stars.
This featured the Marford brothers, the eldest Francis,
was the Marquess of Carrbridge who had wife Connie.
Reggie was 2nd oldest. They guided their younger bros.
These men didn't keep close watch on : their estates,
rents, tenants etc. A new secretary Mertin, informed
them they skirted dun territory. Their land agent acted
secretive. They discovered a family living in their supposed
empty property! How swift were these bros?
Reggie decided to court Robinia, a 20 yr old who inherited
43K pounds. She wanted a good-looking, passionate man:
not Reggie. He proposed & she declined & he continued to
follow her around. Seemed like stalking to me. He finally
got the message: vamoose. Anyhow she fixated on a good-
looking man in uniform. Robinia acted immature for most
of the story. Her society mentors, Marchioness Connie &
godmother, Lady Cotter, tried to help this girl see reality
& make wise decisions.
Meanwhile a woman sent a missive to Carrbridge, claiming
her son was the real Marquess. Connie out shown all in the
problem-solving dept.
This disappointed me. I know the author can do much better.
Maybe she 'phoned this in' to her publisher?
January 25, 2018
I can't quite get over how much I liked this book. And one of the reasons was how much I *liked* the characters - at heart truly *good* people who like each other and care for each other, willing to stand up for and protect each other while recognizing the foibles that the others are prey to. Plus I thought it had a much better story going on than some Regencies I have read. I really want to know what Sharp is up to. I liked the fact that we wonder about Merton - is he what he appears? - and all is not laid out neatly. And it's fabulous that it's not always the rake who gets the girl or the wayward miss who is protected from her headstrong ways. Reggie was a solid, good, and caring man. Robinia makes a mistake, but she is a good girl who loves and respects her family. I liked both of them immensely. And Reggie is so much more than he seems, even if he does think he has "the face of a grocer." Ha!
I already have the next one downloaded to my Kindle.
I already have the next one downloaded to my Kindle.
February 20, 2018
Late night read.
I nearly dnf'd this because I couldn't work out if it was meant to be a comedy or not. The Marford family come across as totally stupid all in all. The very worse of the 'landed gentry, utterly incapable of running anything and without one iota of common sense between them. 'Vacuous' is the (polite) term I might use.
Numerous characters were introduced and then just as rapidly submerged in the plethora of people who seemed to have very little purpose. However, I persevered and ended up rather liking Reginald, though he, like his brothers, was clearly at the back of the line when they were handing out brains.
Two stars. It would easily have been three but for the utter stupidity of the family in general, which irritated me beyond endurance.
I nearly dnf'd this because I couldn't work out if it was meant to be a comedy or not. The Marford family come across as totally stupid all in all. The very worse of the 'landed gentry, utterly incapable of running anything and without one iota of common sense between them. 'Vacuous' is the (polite) term I might use.
Numerous characters were introduced and then just as rapidly submerged in the plethora of people who seemed to have very little purpose. However, I persevered and ended up rather liking Reginald, though he, like his brothers, was clearly at the back of the line when they were handing out brains.
Two stars. It would easily have been three but for the utter stupidity of the family in general, which irritated me beyond endurance.
April 17, 2020
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3.25 stars
Lord Reginald Marford, brother to the ninth Marquess of Carrbridge is stunned to learn his family finances are in straitened circumstances. Their grandfather used to brag about how much income he had so where did it all go? Professions are all very well for Reggie's younger brothers but he couldn't possibly - no just couldn't- give up his lifestyle. The only thing to do then is to marry an heiress. Not being good looking himself, he doesn't mind if she's "hatchet-faced" as his brothers claim all heiresses are, but he would like an amiable companion. His sister-in-law Connie knows just the woman for him. Miss Robinia Chamberlain has recently inherited a fortune from an uncle and though she didn't "take" when she was a mere country gentleman's daughter, she is bound to be the toast of the ton during her upcoming season. Lady Carrbridge decides to get a jump on the competition and prove her reputation as a matchmaker by inviting Robinia to a house party. Robinia can't wait for her Season and is not interested in house parties or matchmaking. While her new friends are kind, she is constantly at odds with Lord Reginald. If only he would show some cracks in his polite demeanor or some passion. Robinia simply refuses to wed without passion and is proud to tell Lord Reginald so when he proposes! Connie encourages Reginald not to give up but he would gladly quit the field if it caused his lady distress or if she loved another. Will faint heart ever win fair lady?
This is a cute traditional sort of Regency with a bit of a mystery thrown in. I do believe it pays homage to Pride and Prejudice at times but is a unique enough story so that it is not Austenesque or even Heyeresque! Surprise! The author came up with a plot all of her own and attempted to stay true to the attitudes of the period. I really appreciated that. I'm not sure Jane Austen would recognize these people (love? passion? Only in novels!) but Georgette Heyer would. They're modernish but not too modern in outlook. Love and passion are modern constructs and that is shown nicely in the mystery part of the story. The themes of duty and honor, behaving like a gentleman run through the story and help set the novel firmly in the past. I enjoyed the setting and the drawing room style very much. I got really engrossed in the mystery and sped ahead to the end to find out what happened. Some of the mystery is left unsolved probably to be concluded in a later book.
I also really liked the characters for the most part. I found myself rooting for Reggie and really liking him although I think he's a doormat. He's a bit proud and can come across as pompous but he doesn't mean it that way. He is the son/brother of a Marquess and has been brought up with a certain code of behavior. In private he can tease and joke, poke gentle fun at indigent relations and be himself. In public (to the guests/ladies) he has to maintain the correct demeanor at all times. This is what our otherwise intelligent heroine fails to understand. Not being of the nobility, she doesn't really know the correct code of behavior. She has lived her whole life in the country where everyone knows her and her minor gentry family is a big deal. Robinia likes to think she's intelligent and for the most part she is. She's brave, resourceful and witty. I liked her in the first half of the book. Then in London she turns into a petulant child. I hated the way she acted around a certain person and how she behaved at her ball. Robinia acted 10 not 20. She is old enough to know better.
The secondary characters are delightful. I love the Marquess and his wife. They're very sweet and obviously very much in love. She shows more intelligence than he does and is more open to change and new ideas. It's a refreshing change to see a happily married couple and a wife who isn't greedy. She does have her poor moments like when she insists on maintaining her reputation as a matchmaker though she had nothing to do with the match in question. I love the brothers and all their different personalities. They add a lot of humor to the story, not being as correct as Reggie. For all their father was a bit of a rake in his day, their mother must have been loving, kind and patient to raise such great sons. Monty is a bit simple and whiny at times, Gil is rackety and Humphrey is a hardened gamester but what they do with their time and talents is exceptionally wonderful. Then there's Hattie, the only girl who isn't in the story much. I would like to have seen her developed more. There are two possible members of the family involved in the mystery-one by possible marriage and one by blood. This comes as quite a shock for the characters and the reader. The blood relative (possibly) sees like a simplistic, naive person exhibiting nurture over nature. I wish they had been fleshed out more.
The party guests include Lady Carrbridge's cousin, Lady Mary Hardy, a recent widow. I really liked her. She's intelligent, kind and doesn't make a show of her grief. The misses Salmond (like the fish) are a lot of fun, especially Ursula who is the only one with personality. I LOVED her story! Non family members include Merton, a sort of secretary. I didn't trust him for the same reasons Reggie didn't trust him though Reggie was unfairly biased against the stranger. I'm not sure how I feel about Merton. He's a bit obsequious but not obnoxious. He is efficient and I will leave it at that. Sharp, the longtime family agent, is not a likable character. He's grumpy and doesn't seem to be doing his job well. Another character is clearly based off a certain Jane Austen bad boy. It's painfully obvious and I didn't understand why the other character didn't see through him right away.
I enjoyed this story for the most part and while I would like to find out how the other brothers meet their matches and hopefully conclude the mystery, that isn't possible at this time.
Read this if you like old-fashioned Regency romances like the Signet and Zebra paperback Regencies of the 1990s.
Content: talk of mistresses, talk of illegitimate child and circumstances that may have led to the birth of said child; near rape scene
3.25 stars
Lord Reginald Marford, brother to the ninth Marquess of Carrbridge is stunned to learn his family finances are in straitened circumstances. Their grandfather used to brag about how much income he had so where did it all go? Professions are all very well for Reggie's younger brothers but he couldn't possibly - no just couldn't- give up his lifestyle. The only thing to do then is to marry an heiress. Not being good looking himself, he doesn't mind if she's "hatchet-faced" as his brothers claim all heiresses are, but he would like an amiable companion. His sister-in-law Connie knows just the woman for him. Miss Robinia Chamberlain has recently inherited a fortune from an uncle and though she didn't "take" when she was a mere country gentleman's daughter, she is bound to be the toast of the ton during her upcoming season. Lady Carrbridge decides to get a jump on the competition and prove her reputation as a matchmaker by inviting Robinia to a house party. Robinia can't wait for her Season and is not interested in house parties or matchmaking. While her new friends are kind, she is constantly at odds with Lord Reginald. If only he would show some cracks in his polite demeanor or some passion. Robinia simply refuses to wed without passion and is proud to tell Lord Reginald so when he proposes! Connie encourages Reginald not to give up but he would gladly quit the field if it caused his lady distress or if she loved another. Will faint heart ever win fair lady?
This is a cute traditional sort of Regency with a bit of a mystery thrown in. I do believe it pays homage to Pride and Prejudice at times but is a unique enough story so that it is not Austenesque or even Heyeresque! Surprise! The author came up with a plot all of her own and attempted to stay true to the attitudes of the period. I really appreciated that. I'm not sure Jane Austen would recognize these people (love? passion? Only in novels!) but Georgette Heyer would. They're modernish but not too modern in outlook. Love and passion are modern constructs and that is shown nicely in the mystery part of the story. The themes of duty and honor, behaving like a gentleman run through the story and help set the novel firmly in the past. I enjoyed the setting and the drawing room style very much. I got really engrossed in the mystery and sped ahead to the end to find out what happened. Some of the mystery is left unsolved probably to be concluded in a later book.
I also really liked the characters for the most part. I found myself rooting for Reggie and really liking him although I think he's a doormat. He's a bit proud and can come across as pompous but he doesn't mean it that way. He is the son/brother of a Marquess and has been brought up with a certain code of behavior. In private he can tease and joke, poke gentle fun at indigent relations and be himself. In public (to the guests/ladies) he has to maintain the correct demeanor at all times. This is what our otherwise intelligent heroine fails to understand. Not being of the nobility, she doesn't really know the correct code of behavior. She has lived her whole life in the country where everyone knows her and her minor gentry family is a big deal. Robinia likes to think she's intelligent and for the most part she is. She's brave, resourceful and witty. I liked her in the first half of the book. Then in London she turns into a petulant child. I hated the way she acted around a certain person and how she behaved at her ball. Robinia acted 10 not 20. She is old enough to know better.
The secondary characters are delightful. I love the Marquess and his wife. They're very sweet and obviously very much in love. She shows more intelligence than he does and is more open to change and new ideas. It's a refreshing change to see a happily married couple and a wife who isn't greedy. She does have her poor moments like when she insists on maintaining her reputation as a matchmaker though she had nothing to do with the match in question. I love the brothers and all their different personalities. They add a lot of humor to the story, not being as correct as Reggie. For all their father was a bit of a rake in his day, their mother must have been loving, kind and patient to raise such great sons. Monty is a bit simple and whiny at times, Gil is rackety and Humphrey is a hardened gamester but what they do with their time and talents is exceptionally wonderful. Then there's Hattie, the only girl who isn't in the story much. I would like to have seen her developed more. There are two possible members of the family involved in the mystery-one by possible marriage and one by blood. This comes as quite a shock for the characters and the reader. The blood relative (possibly) sees like a simplistic, naive person exhibiting nurture over nature. I wish they had been fleshed out more.
The party guests include Lady Carrbridge's cousin, Lady Mary Hardy, a recent widow. I really liked her. She's intelligent, kind and doesn't make a show of her grief. The misses Salmond (like the fish) are a lot of fun, especially Ursula who is the only one with personality. I LOVED her story! Non family members include Merton, a sort of secretary. I didn't trust him for the same reasons Reggie didn't trust him though Reggie was unfairly biased against the stranger. I'm not sure how I feel about Merton. He's a bit obsequious but not obnoxious. He is efficient and I will leave it at that. Sharp, the longtime family agent, is not a likable character. He's grumpy and doesn't seem to be doing his job well. Another character is clearly based off a certain Jane Austen bad boy. It's painfully obvious and I didn't understand why the other character didn't see through him right away.
I enjoyed this story for the most part and while I would like to find out how the other brothers meet their matches and hopefully conclude the mystery, that isn't possible at this time.
Read this if you like old-fashioned Regency romances like the Signet and Zebra paperback Regencies of the 1990s.
Content: talk of mistresses, talk of illegitimate child and circumstances that may have led to the birth of said child; near rape scene
August 11, 2019
I actually acquired this and the two sequels for free in one combo book. Wasn't sure if I'd read all three, so I marked them read separately as I read them.
Like most of the historical fiction I read, this and the other two books I read in this series are heterosexual historical romances set in the regency era. I'm not actually sure how that came about - how the regency era became 'my era to read', other than the part where the two main romance authors I first read had most of their books set in this era. Georgette Heyer & Jane Austen (though Austen's books would have been contemporary if the publisher who bought them had actually published them instead of waiting something like 20 years).
This book has a bit of humor, which I like, and seemed good enough. Well, more average than good, but still. I was surprised, though, when I read the next two books to find that this one actually was the weakest of the three. Especially considering how the other two brothers were described in this book.
Right, so. The family has found out that their finances aren't what they should be - they should be one of the richest families in England, but, for some reason, they aren't any longer. It's true their papa was a gambler and the like, but considering they still own vast tracks of land . . . well, something fishy is going on. That's a long running thread, plot-line, through the series. The 'what happened', 'oh, so that's what happened', 'get him'! type of thing.
This specific story, though, is about Reginald - and, shockingly, he isn't a Duke! or an Earl, or . . . well, anything much. True, being the son of . . . um, what was the papa again? bah, well, the oldest brother, whose love story actually wasn't told (though the hints dropped indicate it might have been an interesting story), is the only 'the title only means something' titled brother. Reggie is a Lord but because of his papa, not for any other reason.
Right, so - he's basically been told to marry an heiress so sets out to do that. His sister-in-law helps by gathering some rich women. He gazes upon them (unless I'm mixing books, but I think I'm not).
Angst and drama unfold when the woman realizes she doesn't really want a man who doesn't actually love her, and what'd he actually give her for a loveless marriage? He just has a token 'honorary' title, not a real one. So he brings nothing.
And stuff.
It's been almost literally a month since I read the book so I wander off.
Rating: 3.45
August 11 2019
Like most of the historical fiction I read, this and the other two books I read in this series are heterosexual historical romances set in the regency era. I'm not actually sure how that came about - how the regency era became 'my era to read', other than the part where the two main romance authors I first read had most of their books set in this era. Georgette Heyer & Jane Austen (though Austen's books would have been contemporary if the publisher who bought them had actually published them instead of waiting something like 20 years).
This book has a bit of humor, which I like, and seemed good enough. Well, more average than good, but still. I was surprised, though, when I read the next two books to find that this one actually was the weakest of the three. Especially considering how the other two brothers were described in this book.
Right, so. The family has found out that their finances aren't what they should be - they should be one of the richest families in England, but, for some reason, they aren't any longer. It's true their papa was a gambler and the like, but considering they still own vast tracks of land . . . well, something fishy is going on. That's a long running thread, plot-line, through the series. The 'what happened', 'oh, so that's what happened', 'get him'! type of thing.
This specific story, though, is about Reginald - and, shockingly, he isn't a Duke! or an Earl, or . . . well, anything much. True, being the son of . . . um, what was the papa again? bah, well, the oldest brother, whose love story actually wasn't told (though the hints dropped indicate it might have been an interesting story), is the only 'the title only means something' titled brother. Reggie is a Lord but because of his papa, not for any other reason.
Right, so - he's basically been told to marry an heiress so sets out to do that. His sister-in-law helps by gathering some rich women. He gazes upon them (unless I'm mixing books, but I think I'm not).
Angst and drama unfold when the woman realizes she doesn't really want a man who doesn't actually love her, and what'd he actually give her for a loveless marriage? He just has a token 'honorary' title, not a real one. So he brings nothing.
And stuff.
It's been almost literally a month since I read the book so I wander off.
Rating: 3.45
August 11 2019
August 20, 2022
more of a 3.5* our heroine is super annoying
March 27, 2022
3.75-4 stars
December 7, 2020
We have a family of six (or was it five?) brothers. This story was about the second brother as the first one has already married. I did not like any of them at the beginning. They are shallow, arrogant, spoiled and basically useless men but I kept reading and I am not sorry that I did. I started liking Reggi more by the end of the book. The heroine was more likable however very naive. The plot is very predictable but their romance is sweet. Altogether a nice little book, but I am not sure if I will read the second book as none of the brothers sound very interesting.
October 11, 2022
The H and h combined IQ has to be in the single digits! Painful
UPDATE: after reading the whole series my advice is DON'T! A waste of time
UPDATE: after reading the whole series my advice is DON'T! A waste of time
April 12, 2020
Reggie is not really looking for love but it finds him. The fair Miss Chamberlain catches his eye. Unfortunately, she is in love with a man in regimental. Oh sigh! How can a second son complete with a man in uniform who has already caught a ladies attention? Turns out a gentleman must have a stellar reputation and not everyone does when it comes to a ladies fortune and gambling in London. The plot thickens!
October 30, 2023
This book started so poorly that I set it aside several times. However, I read some reviews, and someone stated my idea but encouraged readers to continue. The author introduces all the brothers as wastrels waiting for a wealthy heiress to rescue them. The oldest, the Marquess, seems like a lazy, uncoordinated baboon who leans on his wife's intelligence and a new secretary. He leads from behind.
When called upon to economize (because the estates are in shambles), Reginald and the other younger sons are horrified by the idea. Reggie immediately decides he needs to marry so he doesn't have to go to work.
However, it soon becomes evident that the Marquess is the problem. He doesn't want his brothers to leave him (what a sap). He wants them to remain one happy family, even though the brothers are of an age to realize their own ambitions.
Reggie sets his eyes on a woman lost in the crowd until she inherits. Suddenly, everyone loved her, including Reggie. Well, she decides her own future spouse will be a military captain. When her dreams of the captain are dashed, she realizes Reggie is a better choice.
In the meantime, Reggie has grown some. He's realized that a fortune isn't everything when there is no love. He realizes that Miss Robinia Chamberlain is precisely what he wants in a life partner; if only she felt the same. Though it devastates him, he leaves the scene so Robinia can achieve her goal of marriage to the Captain. Fortunately, he tasks his brothers with watching out for Robinia, which saves her. Overall score = G+.
Sons of the Marquess – Total of 6
** 1. Lord Reginald (2017)
2. Lord Humphrey (2017)
3. Lord Augustus (2018)
4. Lord Montague (2018)
When called upon to economize (because the estates are in shambles), Reginald and the other younger sons are horrified by the idea. Reggie immediately decides he needs to marry so he doesn't have to go to work.
However, it soon becomes evident that the Marquess is the problem. He doesn't want his brothers to leave him (what a sap). He wants them to remain one happy family, even though the brothers are of an age to realize their own ambitions.
Reggie sets his eyes on a woman lost in the crowd until she inherits. Suddenly, everyone loved her, including Reggie. Well, she decides her own future spouse will be a military captain. When her dreams of the captain are dashed, she realizes Reggie is a better choice.
In the meantime, Reggie has grown some. He's realized that a fortune isn't everything when there is no love. He realizes that Miss Robinia Chamberlain is precisely what he wants in a life partner; if only she felt the same. Though it devastates him, he leaves the scene so Robinia can achieve her goal of marriage to the Captain. Fortunately, he tasks his brothers with watching out for Robinia, which saves her. Overall score = G+.
Sons of the Marquess – Total of 6
** 1. Lord Reginald (2017)
2. Lord Humphrey (2017)
3. Lord Augustus (2018)
4. Lord Montague (2018)
November 5, 2020
Well this was a tidy little surprise. This is a charming (some might say old fashioned but not me) story about Reginald, the brother of a Marquis. There are no kidnappings, smugglers, stolen jewels or elopements crammed into the narrative. Instead we have a story about relationships. Imagine! Lord Reggie (to his friends) and his family find out that their coffers are getting a bit slim and since the brothers are the biggest drain they are encouraged to look about them for financial stability. Lord Reggie's sister in law hits upon the perfect answer in heiress Robinia. Once Lord Reginald meets Robinia he is enchanted with her and falls into the scheme of marriage gladly. The only problem is she thinks he's boring and rejects him outright. Lord Reggie is a perfect gentleman who dances with wallflowers dutifully, calls on elderly aunts, is extremely attentive to his friends. Lord Reggie is Nice . Robinia isn't one of those girls who wants to sneak out dressed like a man or learn how to use a sword. She is dutiful and wants to fit in. But she doesn't want to be bored in her marriage and can afford to be choosy. It takes a bit for her to realize how attractive polite manners and a caring nature can be especially when compared to a handsome face and questionable aspect. I would call this book traditionally charming and stands a bit above the many average Regency's written that are out there. I did listen to this in audio with excellent narration that may have slanted this a bit so I will read the next in the series to see if that has made the difference. Worth a second look.
September 8, 2017
It seems that the Marfords are going to be every bit as charming as the Allamonts -- perhaps more so?
Reginald was a good man with a good head on his shoulders and displayed much less of the stifling opinions on marriage at the time than his predecessors in the Allamont series, something I found made it very easy to root for him. (Modern sensibilities, I know. But that doesn't mean I have to accept it out of hand.) Robinia, much in the same vein, had a very well-defined personality and wasn't quite so foolish as I was afraid she was going to be. It was easy to feel that they had developed genuine affection for each other by the end of the book.
Speaking of personalities, Connie's seems to have melted and congealed into "the perfect, docile wife," which is disarming and strange. One would think one matures as they grow older, but I felt this was a bit much. (Belle also seemed to be more in the habit of simpering than usual, as well. Could this be commentary on the strictures of life as a wife in English society, that all must submit to docility no matter their original personality?! Or is it a bit of unfortunate, careless writing? I'll let you decide.)
In all, it was a good read, and I'm looking forward to the next installments.
Reginald was a good man with a good head on his shoulders and displayed much less of the stifling opinions on marriage at the time than his predecessors in the Allamont series, something I found made it very easy to root for him. (Modern sensibilities, I know. But that doesn't mean I have to accept it out of hand.) Robinia, much in the same vein, had a very well-defined personality and wasn't quite so foolish as I was afraid she was going to be. It was easy to feel that they had developed genuine affection for each other by the end of the book.
Speaking of personalities, Connie's seems to have melted and congealed into "the perfect, docile wife," which is disarming and strange. One would think one matures as they grow older, but I felt this was a bit much. (Belle also seemed to be more in the habit of simpering than usual, as well. Could this be commentary on the strictures of life as a wife in English society, that all must submit to docility no matter their original personality?! Or is it a bit of unfortunate, careless writing? I'll let you decide.)
In all, it was a good read, and I'm looking forward to the next installments.
January 3, 2019
Wonderful
It was a pleasure to read this book and become engaged with all the characters in this family, the Marfords. What an interesting group! Although they are all of the privileged class, being the sons of a Marquess, they all have their imperfections and challenges to make them likable. Even the peripheral characters are flawed but essentially good people, with only a few exceptions to add spice and a little villainy. The title character, Lord Reginald, is a little bland but so steadfast in his determination to be a true gentleman that you can't help but hope he gets his ultimate reward, especially after all the abuse he takes for that determination. His love interest is, I think, a bit too cruel to him at one time and I couldn't help but wish she had got more of a setdown eventually, but the resolution served to underscore Reggie's kindness and devotion.
The book is well written and immensely enjoyable, and I look forward to further fun with this family saga.
It was a pleasure to read this book and become engaged with all the characters in this family, the Marfords. What an interesting group! Although they are all of the privileged class, being the sons of a Marquess, they all have their imperfections and challenges to make them likable. Even the peripheral characters are flawed but essentially good people, with only a few exceptions to add spice and a little villainy. The title character, Lord Reginald, is a little bland but so steadfast in his determination to be a true gentleman that you can't help but hope he gets his ultimate reward, especially after all the abuse he takes for that determination. His love interest is, I think, a bit too cruel to him at one time and I couldn't help but wish she had got more of a setdown eventually, but the resolution served to underscore Reggie's kindness and devotion.
The book is well written and immensely enjoyable, and I look forward to further fun with this family saga.
October 15, 2024
The series "The Daughters of Allamont Hall" by the same author left me with mixed feelings, so I wasn't sure what to expect from this book. I'm delighted to say that this was a very pleasant surprise.
What I already expected: a well-researched closed-door historical romance.
What made it such a good read: a sweet slow romance, with both characters and their feelings evolving as the story moves on. Lord Reginald comes out as a charming character, who starts looking for a marriage of convenience and finishes thoroughly in love. His beloved is also a relatable character, who experiences a very believable change of heart. A range of secondary characters, especially his brothers, and a little family "mystery" wrap it up quite nicely. There are a couple twists in the plot that could have been smoother and a few loose ends that I suppose will continue in the following books of the series, but nothing of great import and it definitely doesn't affect the overall impression of having read and enjoyed a good historical romance.
What I already expected: a well-researched closed-door historical romance.
What made it such a good read: a sweet slow romance, with both characters and their feelings evolving as the story moves on. Lord Reginald comes out as a charming character, who starts looking for a marriage of convenience and finishes thoroughly in love. His beloved is also a relatable character, who experiences a very believable change of heart. A range of secondary characters, especially his brothers, and a little family "mystery" wrap it up quite nicely. There are a couple twists in the plot that could have been smoother and a few loose ends that I suppose will continue in the following books of the series, but nothing of great import and it definitely doesn't affect the overall impression of having read and enjoyed a good historical romance.
February 21, 2025
4.5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great narration. Great writing style. Great dialogues. Interesting plot and secondary characters.
This was my first read by this author. I wondered why I hadn't picked up one of her books earlier. Then I remembered I didn't like the blurbs much. I usually like more adventure and humour in my regency books and from the blurbs, I couldn't have guessed how witty and clever Ms. Kingswood is with words.
I liked both MC in this book but didn't care much for the marquess. Hadn't he learned anything from his father about estate management? He was like clueless and was disgustingly dependent on his secretary. I'm not sure if I'll enjoy his story so I'll probably continue with the story of the other brothers first.
The FMC changed from a sensible woman to a naive debutant at ca. 50%. Therefore 4.5 stars instead of 5.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Great narration. Great writing style. Great dialogues. Interesting plot and secondary characters.
This was my first read by this author. I wondered why I hadn't picked up one of her books earlier. Then I remembered I didn't like the blurbs much. I usually like more adventure and humour in my regency books and from the blurbs, I couldn't have guessed how witty and clever Ms. Kingswood is with words.
I liked both MC in this book but didn't care much for the marquess. Hadn't he learned anything from his father about estate management? He was like clueless and was disgustingly dependent on his secretary. I'm not sure if I'll enjoy his story so I'll probably continue with the story of the other brothers first.
The FMC changed from a sensible woman to a naive debutant at ca. 50%. Therefore 4.5 stars instead of 5.
April 12, 2025
I think this book has occasioned my first actual use of the word 'indolent' when it comes to describing the Sons of the subtitle, and Reginald in particular. Not only that, but they clearly stood behind the door when the brains were handed out.
Maybe there is an art to writing truly stupid, useless (as in "neither use nor ornament") characters, but ... well I've seen Ms. Kingswood can write *much* more interesting characters with the possible exception of the female protagonist in this novel who is not quite cringe makingly dumb enough to match her male counterparts.
Half way through I am desperately casting around for some thing to read that will actually capture my interest. The sons certainly do not fit the bill. I certainly will not acquire the second in the series.
How anyone can gush about this and give it 5 stars is beyond me.
Maybe there is an art to writing truly stupid, useless (as in "neither use nor ornament") characters, but ... well I've seen Ms. Kingswood can write *much* more interesting characters with the possible exception of the female protagonist in this novel who is not quite cringe makingly dumb enough to match her male counterparts.
Half way through I am desperately casting around for some thing to read that will actually capture my interest. The sons certainly do not fit the bill. I certainly will not acquire the second in the series.
How anyone can gush about this and give it 5 stars is beyond me.
November 24, 2017
One of the best I've read this year. Funny and witty in addition to being so relatable. Truly an insightful and clever piece because the author provided a situation where infatuation can happen even to the most level~headed and smart people as in Robinia's case and then we have Reggie, who is worthy but not dull/boring or without sense of humor. All that and more without getting overly stereotyped or overly dramatic and even maudlin. Reggie is so real for me and so is Robinia, both flawed and so endearingly human. The author has woven all the main plotlines and sub~plots into a beautiful and interesting design where the characters are so real with their own foibles and so human imperfections and idiosyncrasies.
October 25, 2023
I've read a lot of Mary Kingswood's books and have enjoyed them all. Sons of the Marquess is no exception. I've read the first book in the series and I'm halfway through the second which tells the story of Lord Humphrey. I love all the historical details that Ms Kingswood unobtrusively weaves into her stories, giving each plot a firm and believable footing in the Regency period. In addition to the main plot of each story, there are also strands of a mystery which progresses through each book, which will no doubt be resolved in the final book of the series. If you're a lover of historical fiction containing mystery and romance, unusual plots, and engaging characters, I highly recommend this series.
October 17, 2017
Reads somewhat Austen-esque. If you're looking for a bodice ripper, this is not the book for you. To the best of my knowledge, absolutely no societal rules were broken in this story - no kissing, no groping, no removing of clothing.
I loved this book, the characters were believable, even the tropes were historically accurate. I wouldn't call it high literature, but if you're looking for a good story with three dimensional characters who adhere to the mores of the time period in which they're set, you will probably enjoy this book.
I loved this book, the characters were believable, even the tropes were historically accurate. I wouldn't call it high literature, but if you're looking for a good story with three dimensional characters who adhere to the mores of the time period in which they're set, you will probably enjoy this book.
April 27, 2020
Finally a Regency romance that is a bit different and a bit funny. Lord Reginald, who is not good looking or tall, but who, hearing of the state of his well bred family's lack of funds, decides he must marry well. His sister in law, Lady Carridge, chooses just the girl, Robinia, a 20 year old heiress. Little does he know that she has fallen for Daker, an army man. The ups and downs of this love affair told mainly from Reggie's viewpoint ensured that I could not stop reading. A very nice little love story.
October 24, 2022
Way too much silliness and pretense at Jane Austen's style, which fails rather badly. The characters, both male and female, all blend together because they all behave like dead fish - cold and flippant, and all (with the exception of the villain) have the same random mix of stupidity and smarts with either one or the other of these characteristics appearing whenever it's convenient for the author's machinations.
The more aggravating problem is the use of SA for no other reason than to drum up some completely unnecessary dramatics for the book's climax.
The more aggravating problem is the use of SA for no other reason than to drum up some completely unnecessary dramatics for the book's climax.
December 31, 2022
Annoying Heroine
Okay, but not my favorite Kingswood book. I didn't really like the heroine and it was downhill from there. She was so annoyingly angry and snippy all the time for no good reason. Invented drama. It was well-written, typical for Ms. Kingswood, but I was more interested in the side story than the romance between Lord Reginald and Miss Chamberlain, which wasn't featured enough to suit me. Poor Lord Reginald, he wins the fair Lady but I think he could have done better.
Okay, but not my favorite Kingswood book. I didn't really like the heroine and it was downhill from there. She was so annoyingly angry and snippy all the time for no good reason. Invented drama. It was well-written, typical for Ms. Kingswood, but I was more interested in the side story than the romance between Lord Reginald and Miss Chamberlain, which wasn't featured enough to suit me. Poor Lord Reginald, he wins the fair Lady but I think he could have done better.
January 9, 2024
Lord Reginald, Reggie to his friends and family is the second son of Marford the Marquess of Carrbridge. As a second son, he has a small allowance and the estate is in such a state that the income does not match the expenditures; all the sons need to find a rich wife or economize.
The Marquess's wife is a matchmaker and introduces Reggie to several women and that is when the fun begins.
Mary Kingswood is a young English writer who currently lives in Scotland. She writes a clean story but with enough intrigue and wit to keep most readers interested.
The Marquess's wife is a matchmaker and introduces Reggie to several women and that is when the fun begins.
Mary Kingswood is a young English writer who currently lives in Scotland. She writes a clean story but with enough intrigue and wit to keep most readers interested.
May 26, 2024
The gentleman wins
What a charming story! When Reginald at last meets the lady who turns his matrimonial pragmatism to fervent love, he finds her utterly reluctant. She has her heart fixed on another. She spurns him, but he accepts defeat with gentlemanly good manners. But her heartthrob isn't all he should be, and Reggie, bless him, finds the gentlemanly way to protect his lady despite her rejection. The resulting happy ending is as delightful as any romance reader could want.
What a charming story! When Reginald at last meets the lady who turns his matrimonial pragmatism to fervent love, he finds her utterly reluctant. She has her heart fixed on another. She spurns him, but he accepts defeat with gentlemanly good manners. But her heartthrob isn't all he should be, and Reggie, bless him, finds the gentlemanly way to protect his lady despite her rejection. The resulting happy ending is as delightful as any romance reader could want.
September 9, 2017
This is another very enjoyable book from Mary Kingswood. I like Regencies in general, but hers are particularly interesting because the characters are so complex. One is never quite sure what is going to happen. I was also glad to see a couple of my favorite characters from the Daughters of Allamont Hall appear in this book as well.
There is a preview chapter of Lord Humphrey's story at the end of the book. I look forward to reading that as well.
I received an advance review copy.
There is a preview chapter of Lord Humphrey's story at the end of the book. I look forward to reading that as well.
I received an advance review copy.
February 3, 2019
Sacrifice Ends with Sweet Reward
Wonderful love story!
Mary Kingswood is a very talented writer. This series is pure joy to read! Reginald is an intense man and once he falls in love anything goes. Robinia is a young woman too innocent to realize she is being used by a handsome young military officer. Their story has quite a few twists to it.
The story keeps you turning pages. It is a delight for any age 16 to 116, to read. Clean, eventful!
Wonderful love story!
Mary Kingswood is a very talented writer. This series is pure joy to read! Reginald is an intense man and once he falls in love anything goes. Robinia is a young woman too innocent to realize she is being used by a handsome young military officer. Their story has quite a few twists to it.
The story keeps you turning pages. It is a delight for any age 16 to 116, to read. Clean, eventful!
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