A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

A Lady in Disguise (The Daughters of Hampshire #3) - Sandra Byrd

This is the third book in the series.  The first two are Mist of Midnight and Bride of a Distant Isle.  This is the first book I have read by this author.

Elizabeth’s father is dead, and she wants answers.  The problem is, any snooping done on her part is met with threats.  Her father’s old partner is breaking into her home, his old friend is warning her away from seeking answers, and then there’s the mysterious Lord Lockwood.  Her recently inherited country estate is near his, and she looks to him for advice.

While she looks into her father’s death, she has her sewing business to keep going.  She’s taken in some women and need to make sure she has enough work to keep them employed.  She enjoys creating costumes for the theater, it makes her feel closer to her mother, who was an actress.

I believe this story had potential, but the author’s writing style wasn’t for me.  There were so many excessively long, awkwardly written sentences that I found myself reluctant to keep reading.  I wasn’t able to connect with Elizabeth at all, and since this is written in the first person, it created a problem for me.  It’s a pass.

*I received a copy of this book from Howard Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.


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