Summary:
When Colin Cavendish, the new earl of Drayson, informs Lucy Beresford that she and her mother need to vacate the house they've called home for the past two years, Lucy is fit to be tied. They have no money, no relations they can turn to for help, and nowhere to go. How dare the earl break the promise his father had made to the Beresfords without so much as a twinge of conscience?
Fate plays her hand when Lucy discovers the earl unconscious and injured in the middle of the road. When he awakens with no recollection of who he is, Lucy seizes the opportunity to teach the earl a much-needed lesson in humility and tells him that he is nothing more than a mere servant. Her servant, in fact.
And thus begins the charming tale of a pompous lord and an impetuous young woman, caught together in a web so tangled that it begs the question: Will they ever get out?
My Review:
Four Stars
I'm a huge fan of Rachael Anderson and have loved everything I've read of hers, so I've been super eager to check out her new foray into regency romance. (She usually writes contemporary). And let me say, The Fall of Lord Drayson did not disappoint.
Lucy Beresford's parents always told her never to tell a lie. And she never did tell an outright lie (maybe some creative truth telling here and there) until the day Colin Cavendish informs her that he is selling Tanglewood, the property Lucy and her mother currently reside, and they have two months to vacate the premises. When Colin bumps his head and forgets who he is, Lucy intends on teaching him a lesson he won't soon forget, but along the way it's Lucy who learns a valuable lesson, as well.
Lucy's a bit of an eccentric, not conforming to the societal norms of what a lady of quality should/shouldn't do, like helping clean the house and tending to her garden. But she's got such a tender heart and good soul. Colin doesn't make the best first impression. He seems cold, pompous, and selfish, but he really redeems himself quite fast and shows the caring and funny guy he actually is. The witty banter between Lucy and Colin started from their very first conversation and continued throughout the entire book. I've gotta say though, that my two favorite characters were Georgy and Mr. Shepherd. They added a lot to the story and I wouldn't have minded even more of the loyal friend or the reclusive old scholar.
I know when I pick up a Rachael Anderson book it will always be a clean romance of the highest quality. The Fall of Lord Drayson was a nice trip to regency England that I enjoyed very much. I look forward to the next book in this series, The Rise of Miss Notley.
Books in this series:
- The Fall of Lord Drayson (Tanglewood #1)
- The Rise of Miss Notley (Tanglewood #2)
- The Splash of Lady Harriett (Tanglewood #3)
To learn more about this author, visit her website here.
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