Lord Huntingdon's Legacy

When the Earl of Huntingdon died, he left everything to his cousin, Marcus Rutledge. To his wife and two daughters, he left only small allowance and the title. Countess Charvis never blamed Marcus for getting all her father's estates and money. But she was practical enough to understand that she needed to wed soon and provide for her mother and younger sister, Harriet. A season in London would be all that was needed. None expected Marcus to be residing in the Huntingdon House at the moment. Marcus welcomed them to stay and even helped them! Yet he planned to keep Charvis close to his side. He had his own plans for her. ***** WHEW! The author did a masterful job on the scheming character of Lady Alicia! She turned out to be a villainess that I loved to hate! The perfect shrew! Once again Emily Hendrickson has written a very entertaining novel that will delight all her readers! Brava! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

Emily Henridckson is one of the finest Regency authors around, and her descriptions of gowns, etc. are mouth-watering. Her characters are always superbly drawn and sympathetic, except for the vilains and villainesses, of course, and they we LOVE to loathe. This book gives hours of enjoyment, and a completely satisfying ending. I'm now ready and eager for Hendrickson's next. May it not be long in coming.

I cannot agree with the derogatory reviews this book has received, and find myself much more in tune with Huntress and her five stars. Emily Hendrickson is an excellent writer of Regencies, one of the very best in fact, and her research is always meticulous. Of COURSE a woman can be a countess in her own right, as anyone with any Regency knowledge is perfectly well aware. This is a very enjoyable book, with characters that have been very finely drawn. It is well worth the reading, and anyone who throws it away (as advised by another reviewer) would need their head read. Sit down in a comfortable chair with this delightful story, and be assured of a most pleasing experience.

I cannot agree with the derogatory reviews this book has received, and find myself much more in tune with Huntress and her five stars. Emily Hendrickson is an excellent writer of Regencies, one of the very best in fact, and her research is always meticulous. Of COURSE a woman can be a countess in her own right, as anyone with any Regency knowledge is perfectly well aware. This is a very enjoyable book, with characters that have been very finely drawn. It is well worth the reading, and anhyone who throws it away (as advised by another reviewer) would need their head read. Sit down in a comfortable chair with this delightful story, and be assured of a very enjoyable experience.

When I was doing research for an article on the British Peerage I was fascinated by the fact that in the very old earldoms and baronies it was possible for the title to continue through the female - and down to her son, if she had one - or even a daughter if no son was forthcoming. It is a complex thing, particularly when it comes to baronies. So, my heroine could legitimately inherit the title of countess. Debrett's lists several women who are now a countess in her own right.As to the matter of the money. If there was no will, the court would have the right to designate one-third of the remaining estate to the widow. However, with a will, the earl could do as he jolly well pleased with his fortune. I wrote that they had a competence, or allowance. If you have had the luxury of being able to have anything you please, then are reduced to a fixed income you might feel that you are being deprived. When Charis states she is virtually penniless, she likely felt she was - by her standards. Emily Hendrickson