Date published: May 2009
ISBN: 978-0061672958
Regency Romance
Trade Paperback
Obtained via: Publisher
Reviewed by Danny
Julia Maitland lived a nearly perfect childhood with her siblings in Derbyshire, she only worries when her brother takes off to fight against Napoleon. Julia’s biggest wish is to make a match during her first season. But her whole life turns upside down when a financial investment of her father fails, followed by her brother’s death. It is now the role of the oldest daughter to save her family, with a suitable match, from poverty.
Ms. Aylmer delivers with JULIA AND THE MASTER OF MORANCOURT an interesting Regency romp that is a joy for every die-hard Regency fan and reminds me a little bit of Georgette Heyer’s story-telling. Ms. Aylmer draws a perfect picture of the limitations the females of higher standing have to live with in Regency times. Additional to the Regency elements she adds mystery elements and a good dose of historical details. One can see that the author did her research well and knows what she is writing about.
In my opinion the characters aren’t complex enough and they had a lot more potential than what they became, that is the reason why the book didn’t get a higher rating.
It looks like there will be also stories for the other two Maitland sisters, the wild Sophie and the gentle Harriet. It will be interesting to see what their stories will be like.
JULIA AND THE MASTER OF MORANCOURT is the perfect book for all lovers of traditional and tamer versions of Regency romance. You will definitely enjoy this book.
THIS IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THIS BOOK. THIS IS AN OBJECTIVE UNBIASED REVIEW
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