Eulogy’s Secret by Grace Elliot
I
knew when I needed a snack that this was going to be a good book. There are few
things more charming and fantasy worthy than the regency era in England. I’m
fascinated by the strict rules that “good society” dictates. This is where poor
Eulogy Foster first finds herself, on the outside looking in. She arrives an
innocent bumpkin one night in the darkened streets of Grosvenor Square
desperate to reconnect with her estranged brother. When she knocks on his door,
the disarray of her person belies her words, and she’s unceremoniously left to
fend for herself. This is where Jack Huntley enters the scene as her unwilling rescuer.
Then the true adventure begins.
The
only character I truly connected with was Mrs. Featherstone. Although she
played a considerably minor role, she felt the most human. Eulogy was the
typical perfect woman archetype. She is full of virtue and flawless beauty with
enough modesty to be unaware of the fact. Mrs. Featherstone was more of the crone
archetype, wisdom, care and mothering.
I
liked the story, for the most part. I did begin to be weary of continued references
to “liquefied insides” from steamy stares between the main characters. I also
thought the ending was rather anticlimactic, but I loved the subtle nuances of
English speech and the Irish dialects in the dialogue. I also loved the vivid
descriptions of Eulogy’s surroundings.
I
would easily recommend this book to Regency-aholics like myself and anyone that
enjoys a well-written story. I’m delighted to know this isn’t the only book by
Grace Elliot!
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