Devilish - Jo Beverly
This is my first read by Jo Beverly. The main characters are Bey, the Marquis of Rothgar and Diana, an equal peer and the Countess of Arandale. We are first introduced to Bey as he is dueling for his sister-in-law's honor. He is cold, calculating and cunning. He is also a close friend and advisor to the King. Diana, a Countess is intelligent, educated and an extraordinary woman for her time. She is an expert archer, expert marksman and expert horsewoman and runs her family estate with grace and finesse.
The Marquis and Diana met previously and they have some history. Diana has asked the King to allow her to sit take her earldom's seat in the House of Lords. The King has asked the Marquis to escort her to his court to meet him. On their trip, there is adventure and a lot of mutual and instant attraction.
The story is lovely. I did enjoy it and finished the book without skipping pages. I admire any author that writes any novel that is based on historical facts. It has to take an enormous amount of research to present facts correctly. They always pique my curiosity and I find myself 'googling' all kinds of facts. This book very much enticed me to research the referenced historical facts for that period. Ms. Beverly did a good job in creating and describing her characters in detailed depth. I liked the book, the plot was good, the characters were interesting but sometimes I find novels based on historical facts convoluted and on occasion reading them become a chore. I had to put the book down, pause to reflect and then return. It was not a quick and easy read. It did pique my interest though and hold it and I enjoyed the book.
Rating - 6
I got the book from the library and would not buy it to keep. It is not a book that I would read again for enjoyment.
Thank You Jo Beverly.
Enjoy,
Susan
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