A Grace-Filled Conclusion to a Great Series | Review: The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey by Carolyn Miller

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey

by Carolyn Miller

Tainted by scandal and forced to leave London for the quieter Brighton countryside, the Honorable Miss Clara DeLancey is a shadow of her former society self. She's lost the man she loved to another and, in a culture that has no patience for self-pity, is struggling with depression. A chance encounter brings her a healing friendship with the sisters of an injured naval captain. But Clara's society mama is appalled at the new company she's keeping.

Captain Benjamin Kemsley is not looking for a wife. But his gallant spirit won't let him ignore the penniless viscount's daughter--not when she so obviously needs assistance to keep moving forward from day to day. Can he protect his heart and still keep her safe?

When they're pushed into the highest echelons of society at the Prince Regent's Brighton Pavilion, this mismatched couple must decide if family honor is more important than their hopes. Can they right the wrongs of the past and find future happiness together--without finances, family support, or royal favor?

The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey is full of the captivating, flawed characters, fascinating historical details, and masterful writing that Carolyn Miller's fans have come to know in The Elusive Miss Ellison and The Captivating Lady Charlotte. If you love Lori Wick, Georgette Heyer, and other clean, wholesome Regency romance, you'll love this third book in the Regency Brides: A Legacy of Grace series.

Another great novel from Carolyn Miller! I must admit, I was a little leery of this book knowing the heroine was going to be Clara DeLancey. After all, she was not portrayed in a flattering light in the first two books in the series. But I wound up feeling really sorry for Clara. Like many other parents in early 19^th century England, Lord and Lady Winpoole were set on finding the most advantageous match for Clara. Of course that led to no good and she was just miserable. I loved that Clara found friends in Matilda and Tessa. They were really good for her and taught her important things that she didn’t learn at home. I was so happy to see Clara make a decision of faith. And Ben was a really good hero. He was sweet to Clara and stood up for her when her family wouldn’t.

One thing that I love about this series is the message of grace and forgiveness. It’s a beautiful message and is portrayed throughout the series. And while Lord and Lady Winpoole did get on my nerves, I was glad to see them change some of their opinions as the book went along. They might not have become parents of the year, but at least they were able to see the light on some things.

Overall, The Dishonorable Miss DeLancey was a great conclusion to this portion of the Regency Brides series. Can’t wait for the A Legacy of Hope portion!

I give this book 4 out 5 stars.