This is the last Barbara Cartland I had sitting around that I hadn't read yet. The last one was disappointing, so I was hoping this one would be better.
Hermia (wow, the names BC came up with were crazy!) is the niece of an Earl, but she lives in poverty. Her cousin used to hang out with her, but when it became clear that Hermia was prettier, her cousin cut ties. Now, a Marquis is in town and the cousin has her eyes fixed on the title. But Hermia has her magic ways of saving the life of the Marquis, and that gives her an edge.
This was much better than the last one. It had the stammering woman, and the people ejaculating when they talk ("Oh, my!" he ejaculated.). And that woman had to be magic to be able to help carry Marquis man all the way from the woods. Also, she ran across the house and shot at a man. I also don't know how she could sound super intelligent while she's stammering all the time, but it's a common trait of BC's heroines. Even Hermia's mother was doing it. "I can't - believe it!"
Anyway, this one lived up to expectations. The end dragged on a bit with them being all lovey at each other for an extended period of time. And I think it was really unfair of them to leave his sister out of the wedding. They let her parents and brother be there. But for his side, it was, "If we invite one, we have to invite them all." But you said the same thing about your side and had immediate family! That poor woman! After all she did for Hermia! Bah. The book was still entertaining. And while I still don't know whether Hermia really saw one or two people on the roof, I'll give it a Good Book! review.
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