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A Most Peculiar Circumstance by Jen Turano
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A Most Peculiar Circumstance (edition 2013)

by Jen Turano

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Miss Arabella Beckett has one driving passion: to help the downtrodden women of America. Naturally, she supports the women's suffrage movement and eagerly attends rallies and lectures across the country. On her travels, she makes a simple offer of assistance to a young woman in need that goes sadly awry and lands both ladies in more trouble than they can manage. An independent sort, Arabella is loath to admit she needs help and certainly doesn't need help from an arrogant, narrow-minded knight in shining armor. Mr. Theodore Wilder, private investigator extraordinaire, is on a mission. A mission that began as a favor to his good friend Hamilton Beckett, but swiftly evolved into a merry chase across the country. By the time he finally tracks down Hamilton's sister, Arabella, he is in a less than pleasant mood. When the lady turns out to have radical ideas and a fiercely independent streak, he soon finds himself at his wit's end. When they return home to New York, circumstances force their paths to continue to cross, but the most peculiar feelings growing between them certainly can't be love. When the trouble Arabella had accidentally stirred up seems to have followed her to New York and threatens her very life, the unlikely couple must face the possibility that they might have landed in the most peculiar circumstance of all: love.… (more)
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Title:A Most Peculiar Circumstance
Authors:Jen Turano
Info:Bethany House Publishers (2013), Paperback, 352 pages
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I received this book in a good reads giveaway and spent an hour reading about Arabella and Theodore a touch of romance and humour with a dash of suspense it was OK. ( )
  carpathian1974 | Nov 7, 2019 |
I received this book in a good reads giveaway and spent an hour reading about Arabella and Theodore a touch of romance and humour with a dash of suspense it was OK. ( )
  carpathian1974 | Nov 7, 2019 |
Oy. The first half wasn't horrible. Several times I thought to myself, "Okay, compared to her first book, her writing is getting better; she really has some potential." And then the second half happened and it was so bad that it more than made up for first half being tolerable.

I found nothing about the prostitutes, except maybe one or two of Dot's lines, to be believable- nothing in their characterization nor any other of the other characters' reception of them. And then, when Arabella announces to a bunch of people she just met that none of the prostitutes would "proposition a man in this household because they are honorable," just mere sentences after privately reflecting she'd just heard Sarah quietly speak for the second time ever, I about lost it. The poor characterization isn't even consistent!

Again, I found none of the other character's attitudes or prejudices accurate; there were none. Pretty much everyone is liberal and progressive. If they aren't, they will be shown the light and join up in record time. There is no depth, no flaws to any of them. They were so flat I could easily interchange one for any other.

There is no suspense or mystery in this book. The murder subplot is clearly explained from the very beginning, and then the author kindly reminds you who the culprits are halfway through, in case you might have forgotten that the suspects are limited and have been rather obvious.

Also, it is not normal for everyone to like you. They all loved her. Pretty much immediately. Anyone who didn't was eventually brought to reason. Which, as I said, is not normal, and what's worse, it's boring.

What was with Arabella constantly reflecting that Theodore was "...intriguing," and Theodore going back and forth between thinking she's "...approachable," or "...unapproachable?" Ugh.

And that reminds me, the dialect and the use of Christian names really threw me off.

About 60% through, I was so thoroughly bored that I started skimming. There was no mystery to how this story was going to play out and I really didn't want to ingest anymore sugary sweet exchanges.

I don't even know why anyone would bother to read the following books. The author has made it clear that Zayne ends up with Agatha and Felicia ends up with Grayson. My bet is that it will play out like the first two books: progressive woman prejudiced man extreme circumstances fighting their affections for one another, and then BOOM, the pretenses drop and they're in love. But I probably will read them because, evidently I'm a glutton for punishment. ( )
  lyssa73 | Aug 2, 2014 |
This review was written for LibraryThing Early Reviewers.
Despite being a bit unrealistic at times, I loved this book! Suffrage leader Arabella buts heads with investigator Theodore at every turn. Despite how unsuited they are for each other, she can't help being intrigued by this domineering man. Meanwhile, Theodore is exasperated by the stubborn Arabella who refuses his attempts to keep her safe. With all the relationship drama and mortal danger surrounding them, Theodore and Arabella keep finding themselves thrown together, and perhaps they don't despise each other as much as they though. But can Theodore keep Arabella alice long enough to confess his feelings?

Fun, adventurous love story with a strong female lead. There were a few less-than-realistic parts, but still an enjoyable read. Recommended.

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. ( )
  AspiringAshley | Jul 21, 2014 |
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What I liked: Arabella is not the helpless damsel in distress waiting for a man. She is strong, courageous, and passionate about what she believes is right. And the obstacles to a relationship with Theodore are very real, not just a flimsy plot device. He is extremely traditional, while she campaigns for women's rights. Can such different people be compatible? I love the story, but the ending, and the villain didn't feel as well done. A fun read, but unlikely to reread it soon.
  ndejong | Feb 16, 2014 |
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In Memory of
W. Calvin Turner

This certainly would have given you something
to chat about with the gents at the mall, Dad,
instead of old football stats.  Wish you were still
around to share this adventure with me.
Miss you more than I can say.
All my love,
Jennifer
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Gilman, Illinois

Miss Arabella Beckett had always been proud of the fact she'd never ended up in jail.
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Miss Arabella Beckett has one driving passion: to help the downtrodden women of America. Naturally, she supports the women's suffrage movement and eagerly attends rallies and lectures across the country. On her travels, she makes a simple offer of assistance to a young woman in need that goes sadly awry and lands both ladies in more trouble than they can manage. An independent sort, Arabella is loath to admit she needs help and certainly doesn't need help from an arrogant, narrow-minded knight in shining armor. Mr. Theodore Wilder, private investigator extraordinaire, is on a mission. A mission that began as a favor to his good friend Hamilton Beckett, but swiftly evolved into a merry chase across the country. By the time he finally tracks down Hamilton's sister, Arabella, he is in a less than pleasant mood. When the lady turns out to have radical ideas and a fiercely independent streak, he soon finds himself at his wit's end. When they return home to New York, circumstances force their paths to continue to cross, but the most peculiar feelings growing between them certainly can't be love. When the trouble Arabella had accidentally stirred up seems to have followed her to New York and threatens her very life, the unlikely couple must face the possibility that they might have landed in the most peculiar circumstance of all: love.

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