Review + Book Spotlight: The Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M. White
by Roseanna M.
White
ABOUT THE BOOK
Lady Elizabeth “Libby” Sinclair,
with her love of microscopes and nature, isn’t favored in society. She flees to
the beautiful Isles of Scilly for the summer and stumbles onto the dangerous
secrets left behind by her holiday cottage’s former occupant, also name
Elizabeth, who mysteriously vanished.
Oliver Tremayne–gentleman and
clergyman–is determined to discover what happened to his sister, with the help
of the girl now living in what should have been Beth’s summer cottage…
especially when he realizes it’s the curious young lady he met briefly two
years ago, who shares his love of botany and biology. But the hunt for his
sister involves far more than nature walks, and he can’t quite believe all the
secrets Beth had been keeping from him.
As Libby and Oliver work
together, they uncover ancient legends, pirate wrecks, betrayal, and the most
mysterious phenomenon of all: love.
MY THOUGHTS
This book is a true gem. With
characters that leap off the page, an enchanted setting, and a bevy of twists
and turns to keep you guessing, The
Nature of a Lady has everything I look for in a great read.
As with so many of White’s
novels, the characters in this book are living and breathing. By the time I’d
turned the last page, I felt like I’d known these characters all my life and I
wasn’t quite ready to let them go. Libby was a heroine most worthy of the
title. She’s a character I think so many can relate to on at least one level.
Like so many others, including myself, she often feels out of place among her
surroundings. Yet it was heartening to see how much she loved the isles and the
way she bloomed there. A certain clergyman’s presence didn’t hurt, either. Oliver
has to be one of my favorite heroes in recent memory. His heart of gold,
kindness, and varied interests made him a stand out character, as well as a
standard by which future heroes will be measured. The supporting characters
were delightful, too. I absolutely loved Oliver’s grandmother Mamm-wynn; a
sweet and wise woman. Also; Darling! Libby’s cat definitely lived up to his
name. I can’t wait to read more about Libby and Oliver’s friends and family in
future books!
Prior to The Nature of a Lady, I had never heard of the Isles of Scilly.
Now, I want to go there! I found White’s descriptions of the Isles charming,
with mentions of ghosts and pirates and fairies. The abundance of flora only
added to the charm and was a perfect match for Libby’s love of botany.
The mystery elements of this book
were delicious. I was intrigued by a tale of mistaken identity; a tale of two
Elizabeths. Add in legends of ghosts and pirate treasure and you have a recipe
for a winning story filled with intrigue! White handles all of this with flair.
The Nature of a Lady is a wonderful book that will delight readers
across the board. Highly recommended!
All opinions expressed are my
own. Many thanks to the author and Bethany House for a complimentary copy of
this book.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Roseanna M. White is a
bestselling, Christy award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are
the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two
kids, designing book covers, editing, and pretending her house will clean
itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several
continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find
their way into her books… to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary.
You can learn more about her and her stories at www.roseannamwhite.com
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