The Honorable Thief

Honor's day had gone from bad to worse. It was one thing to be fired from one's post as a governess, sent from the house in shame, and made to walk to the nearest village (not nearly near enough) in deep snow. And all this because her employer's nephew assaulted HER! It was another thing to come across an unconscious man, lying amid a wrecked carriage, and, out of sheer desperation, steal enough money to hire a ride. And now Honor, who was, of course, caught red handed by the world's most obnoxious postboy, must claim to be the unconscious gentleman's wife to avoid severe punishment. But that is only the beginning. When the gentleman awakens and apparently believes Honor's ruse, Honor finds herself in the world's biggest tangle...especially when the gentleman unknowingly begins to steal his "wife's" heart. Delightful and funny! Another gem by Martha Kirkland...don't miss it.

This was one of the first regency romances I ever read, and then I was hooked. The plot is Honoria Danforth has been dismissed from her postition as governess. She is walking to the villiage to catch a coach to London when she comes upon an overturned coach. The man inside is unconsious. Circumstances then force her to pose as the man's wife. Edmond Lawrence takes her to his newly inherited estate so that he won't be trapped into marrying the young lady at the estate. Needless to say things beome more complex as the story goes on. Not only are there delightfully likeable characters, there is humor, and some mystery and suspense as well. I highly recommend this book. It will be an enjoyable reading experience.