Amberley
B. L. DodsonHistorical romance
Available from Wings ePress
ISBN: 1-59088-342-X
October 2004
| When Leydon Villiers, Viscount Amberley, hired M.
Morland to be editor of his new political journal, he
thought he was hiring a man, but when the new editor
shows up at Leydon’s home to start work, he discovers
he’s hired a woman, Magdalen Morland. Due to inclement
weather, Leydon allows her to spend the night, but
plans to send her away in the morning. However, the
next day, he changes his mind and agrees to hire her
on a three-month trial basis. Though Leydon’s need for
an editor is his main reason for allowing her to stay,
getting to know the intriguing Miss Morland soon
becomes more important to him.
Desperate to avoid a life of drudgery as a governess or companion, Magdalen works hard to make the journal successful. Lacking compelling material, she asks Leydon about allowing women to write for the journal, a suggestion he quickly dismisses because of his belief that women cannot write about politics. Not to be deterred, Magdalen begins writing articles, using a male pseudonym to conceal her identity. When the articles turn out to be a huge success and Leydon wants to meet the writer, Magdalen worries he’ll fire her, so she struggles to keep the truth from him. She’s also keeping another secret, one that, if it comes out, could destroy her reputation and cost her the man she loves. AMBERLEY is a thoroughly engaging read. Ms. Dodson reveals details about Leydon and Magdalen slowly, creating an air of mystery around these characters and heightening the tension between them. She does a fabulous job making them real and appealing, and she does the same with the wonderful secondary characters. Full of emotion and intrigue, AMBERLEY is a book that will delight and captivate those who enjoy a good Regency romance.
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Reviewer: Renee Burnette |
