The Indifferent Earl

This is a fun story that follows not only the budding romance between the hero and heroine but an intriguing mystery as well. The interaction between the two main characters was realistic and never reached levels of silliness or contrivance. Their conflict was solid, and it was great to watch the barriers erode slowly through the book. I do hope Myles's story will be next! You'll really enjoy this one!

Miss Abigail "Abby" Todd was twenty-eight years old. In America she was the owner and headmistress of her own school for young ladies in Boston. The grandmother she had never known had lived in England and was named Miss Clarissa Beaupré, née Bivens. Upon Clarissa's death, Abby was summoned to her grandmother's home, Arbor Cottage. Upon arrival, Abby was to complete a series of tasks before claiming her inheritance. Mrs. Hannah Greaves went along as her counselor and companion for the long journey. Clarissa had been known as "La Grande Clarissa, courtisane extraordinaire"! Even knowing she had been his late father's mistress, Jared had fond memories of her. He had often visited Clarissa while he grew simply because she treated him as a son instead of as a member of the snobbish Ton. Because of this, he agreed to Clarissa's request for him to help Abby with her tasks when the time arrived. ***** Jared Verney, Earl of Langley, and Miss Abigail Todd clashed almost immediately. After a truce (sort of) they did each task ... well, not smoothly, let me just say that Miss Clarissa made sure the couple had some adventures. The author, Blair Bancroft, is beyond awesome! I am hoping that Jared's brother, Myles, will get his own story in the near future. Even though Clarissa was deceased, the author was able to develop the character's personality. This shows the author's talent in her writing field. Highly recommended reading! *****