The set up of this Heyer book is complicated – a new Earl with a step mother and bitter half brother, a cousin, the Earl’s best friend, a local neighbor girl who’s far too practical for her own good, and the beautiful local heiress. Can you guess who marries who? And have I mentioned there’s attempted murder involved?
So the set up was long, but I did enjoy this Heyer book. There was plenty of action, and it did take me quite a while to catch onto the whys of the murder plot. So really, it was a good, diverting read.