The Virgin Who Vindicated Lord Darlington by Anna Bradley is a great read if you're looking for romance with a side of mystery/suspense! Cecelia is a member of the Clifford School, where she's learned to investigate and solve mysteries. When a friend of the school becomes engaged to "The Murderous Marquess", Cecelia is sent to find out if the rumors of his involvement in his late wife's death are true. She goes undercover as a maid to get to the bottom of the mystery. Gideon, Lord Darlington, wants a new mother for his young niece, and he doesn't trust the new housemaid. For one thing, she's far too pretty to be a maid...
This is the first book by Anna Bradley that I've read, and I wasn't sure what I was getting in to. The title threw me off a little, to be honest. However, the farther I got into the book, the more I enjoyed it. Cecelia was a wonderful character with a quick wit and was unafraid to speak her mind, even knowing it could jeopardize her whole mission. Gideon was a big softie (of course!) and it was nice to see him grow as well.
The biggest plot of this book was the mystery - a "white lady", rumored to be the late marchioness' ghost, has been seen haunting the grounds of Darlington castle. Bradley does an excellent job of feeding clues throughout the book, and the climax feels natural and satisfying. I will definitely be reading the next book in this series!
I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
No comments:
Post a Comment