Book Review: A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano
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What is this book about?
With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancé casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather’s privileged life has been upended. She is left with only one option: to provide for her family by opening a finishing school in the allegedly haunted castle she’s inherited from her eccentric aunt. However, her plan is immediately threatened by unscrupulous developers keen on claiming the coveted estate for themselves by any means necessary.
Mr. Rhenick Wittenbecker, a dashing architect with a tendency to charm his way out of trouble, is convinced he can protect Drusilla but is challenged by her fierce independence. Yet when strange occurrences–walking suits of armor and unexpected ghostly visitors–arise within the castle’s grounds, Drusilla must decide whether to risk her family’s safety and her school on the gallant architect who seems to have found his way into her heart.
My review:
This was a roller coaster ride of humorous situations, eccentric characters, and sweet romance. I liked that Drusilla was the kind of woman who bravely rose to the challenge of taking care of her family. What an interesting storyline to have an allegedly haunted castle for a finishing school. There were a menagerie of animals woven into the story but I must say that these animal stars might be my favorite yet.
Rhenick is drawn to Drusilla right away and I love how he views her especially as he gets to know her. The romance between them gave me warm tingles. The one thing I struggled with in this story was the long conversations which included some witty banter but also a lot of explaining things that had occurred off page.
What I enjoyed most about this book:
Sweet romance and quirky characters
What I didn’t like about this book:
Too many drawn out conversations
Would I recommend this book to others? Possibly. Because the conversations had some witty banter, my opinion may be in the minority. Lots of quirky characters, humorous situations and a sweet romance. This is the first book in this series.
Note: I received this book complimentary as a member of the author’s launch team. I was not required to give a positive review. All of the opinions I have expressed here are honest and my own.
Where can I learn more about this author and their books?
-Loraine Nunley
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