A Lady Unrivaled (Ladies of the Manor Book #3)
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4.8 • 26 Ratings
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Publisher Description
White Is Quickly Becoming the Top Name in Edwardian Romance
Lady Ella Myerston can always find a reason to smile--even if it's just in hope that tomorrow will be better than today. All her life everyone has tried to protect her from the realities of the world, but Ella knows very well the danger that has haunted her brother and their friend, and she won't wait for it to strike again. She intends to take action . . . and if that happens to involve an adventurous trip to the Cotswolds, then so much the better.
Lord Cayton has already broken two hearts, including that of his first wife, who died before he could convince himself to love her. Now he's determined to live a better life. But that proves complicated when old friends arrive on the scene and try to threaten him into a life of crime. He does his best to remove the intriguing Lady Ella from danger, but the stubborn girl won't budge. How else can he redeem himself, though, but by saving her--and his daughter--from those dangerous people who seem ready to destroy them all?
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Even in the world of Edwardian England nobility, rank and wealth do not preclude love, faith, and nobility of character. Tired of being underestimated and overprotected, Lady Ella determines to discover the origins of the cursed red diamonds the Fire Eyes that have caused the duke (her brother) and their friends so much trouble since they acquired the striking jewels. Her efforts to protect them from those who would kill for the jewels are complicated by the handsome and newly reformed Lord Cayton, who is being pressured by his old friend Lord Rushworth to return to his former dishonest ways and to use his friendship with Ella's family to steal the Fire Eyes for Rushworth. Cayton's guilt over his past hinders his burgeoning relationship with Ella, but their mutual desire to keep their loved ones safe unites them in purpose and faith. Though the book works as a standalone, reading it as part of the entire Ladies of the Manor trilogy will provide more context and elicit deeper affection for the characters. This conclusion to White's (The Reluctant Duchess) Downtonesque drama will delight readers and sadden fans who have grown attached to such engaging, lovable characters.
Customer Reviews
Third book in series!
A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White is the third book in Ladies of the Manor series. Lady Ella Myerston wants to help her family with the matter of Fire Eyes. Lady Ella needs to find more information on the red diamonds and gets herself an invite to the Cotswold’s. Her friend has an extensive library and Lady Ella is sure she will find the information she is seeking. Her brother has always protected Ella, but now Ella wishes to help him (since his wife is expecting). Ella runs into Lord James Azerly, the Earl of Cayton. He is staying nearby with his daughter, Addie at Anlic Manor. James’ reputation proceeds him, but he has changed since the birth of daughter (and death of his wife). Unfortunately, Lady Catherine “Kitty” Pratt, her brother, Rushworth, and Kitty’s maid Kira arrive. Rushworth wants Fire Eyes and is willing to do anything to get them. Lord Pratt, Kitty’s husband, had promised them a buyer and had even taken an advance payment for the diamonds. Rushworth is pressuring James into helping him by using Lady Ella. Unknowingly (at first), Lady Ella has the red diamonds and wears them in front of Rushworth. Mayhem is sure to ensue at they try to keep the red diamonds out of Rushworth’s hands.
I decided to describe the mystery and intrigue portion of the novel instead of the romance (which was very expected). I found A Lady Unrivaled to have a slower pace than the first two novels in the series. A Lady Unrivaled can be confusing if you have not read the first two books (The Lost Heiress and The Reluctant Duchess). The book does contain the requisite, predictable romance. Actually, more of the novel is devoted to the developing romance between Ella and James than to Fire Eyes. The writing is good, but I found the ending to be anticlimactic. I give A Lady Unrivaled 3.5 out of 5 stars (It was okay). I just did not think A Lady Unrivaled was as enjoyable (interesting, entertaining) as the first two books in the series. I did find the tale of Fire Eyes to be fascinating.
I received a complimentary copy of A Lady Unrivaled in exchange for an honest review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.