The Night Before the Wedding
Debra MullinsHistorical romance
Available from Avon
ISBN: 978-0-06-079931-1
February 2008
| Catherine Depford is trying to enjoy her Season in London and hopes to find a congenial husband. Since she is the wealthiest heiress in town at the moment, it should be no great task, but she is also tainted with the fact that her father is a merchant and her mother was insane. The insanity resulted from an ancient curse upon both her family and the neighboring MacBraedens. Catherine¢s mother Glynnis was destined to marry Angus MacBraeden, but ran away with Mr. Depford instead and her longing for Scotland drove her mad. In the meantime, both families have suffered the effects of the curse and famine is imminent prompting Gabriel MacBraeden, the current laird to go to England to try to win Catherine as his bride. When her father balks at his daughter marrying him, he decides to take her instead.
This is a fun and exciting historical romance with appealing characters and an unusual situation to be overcome. Gabriel and Catherine are both likable characters with a lot of chemistry, but each would have married someone else, given the choice at first. They feel an incredibly strong attraction to each other, but each doubts that the marriage will be successful. These are two very strong minded and attractive characters. The welfare of the people takes precedence, and their attraction and liking for each other only grows. I loved the other characters as well, particularly little Fay, who is destined to be the next Bride. I also felt for Mr. Depford and his fear that his daughter may become as mad as her mother. This is one involving love story that you will not be able to put aside until the last page.
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Reviewer: Maura Frankman |
