Originally posted at Bunny's Review

I have not had the privilege of reading any other books in this series. After reading this one I have placed them on my to-read list. Heather woven a very nice tale, but I felt there was more telling than showing throughout the story. Just my preference does not mean anything to anyone but me and how I enjoy books.

The story starts out with Dougal Alexander (I just love the name Dougal) arriving at his current employers business to confer about a missing person he is trying to find. Reading about a missing person really makes me wonder how hard it was to track someone during the 1800’s. Since modern technology has come in to play it is easier to track / find someone. But in the 1800’s how hard was it to actually find someone. No actual photo’s were available, no credit cards, no cell phones, no government number to track them. A person relied on instinct, maybe a hand drawn image, or just describing the person to inn keepers

Lady Elizabeth, aka Beth, did not want to be found. She wanted a life and love with her husband. She did not want the average life, to be dressed up and only pulled out when it was time to entertain guest or attend a party.

This was a nice read, set later than I normally enjoy reading but still a fast, fun read. I do wish the author gave more details about certain scenes during the story. I would recommend this book to any who enjoy historical romance.

Thanks for a fun read Heather. The bunnies and I give this book carrots.

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A delicious read!

A Victorian romance with a difference! Scotsman Dougal Alexander, younger son to the Baron of Alix, spends his time as a private detective, occasionally assisting the police with their enquiries. 'He was not interested in the church, law or soldiering ... He was good at solving problems and finding things.' Dougal puts me in mind of another investigator of these times I love, Barnaby Adair from Stephanie Lauren's Cynster series.
Dougal has been hired by Lord Judah Shield to find his sister the Lady Elizabeth Shield. She disappeared without a trace over a year ago. Dougal has tracked Lady Elizabeth to the stews of Edinburg and the flat of one Manfred Cross, a jewel thief. The problem is that Cross has been apprehended and is now in Newgate. There is no sign of Lady Elizabeth, or was there? The Marquiss of Hatbrook, Elizabeth's older brother reminds Dougal of someone he's recently met. It's the blue eyes that are familiar. So it's back to Edinburgh and a renewed effort.
An exceedingly determined young woman, white slave trading and love found! All are intertwined into a diverting story.
Only seven chapters but a delightful read!

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