HR-ML's Reviews > His Grace Endures

Received 1999 RITA award.

This PB book took place in England and Scotland
around 1816. I liked the 1st 1/2 better than the second.
Had 2 romances w/ mostly kisses only.

Young, beautiful widow, Deirdre, had responsibility
to assist Olivia, her impulsive, v. pretty SIL @ 18 to
find a proper mate. Yrs. earlier Deirdre had jilted
Lucas (who later became a duke) in favor of Jonas,
Olivia's brother. Lucas & Jonas in the past, both
served in the military. Deirdre had a small cottage
she shared w/ Olivia & they managed on dwindling
funds. These 2 ladies visited a female friend in London.

IMO there was too much tug-of-war between Lucas
& Deirdre in the present + not enough togetherness.
It took forever for them to discuss the jilting incident.
And rumors spread RE the faulty character of Lucas.
I did not feel their love.

Olivia had too many tantrums & someone owned a pet
monkey. I dislike monkeys in romance stories: they bore
me.

This author, I've found, generally writes better stories.