Alyxandra Harvey
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How to Marry an Earl by Alyxandra Harvey is the first book in the Cinderella Society series and is filled with lots of colorful characters that enhance the overall charm of the story. It’s always fun to read a well-written story where characters are interesting and well-developed. This is one of those books. Unfortunately, the story suffers from a bit of bloating at times, which in turns slows down the story. Despite the book’s verbosity, it remains a delightful read ALMOST from start to finish.
Persephone (Percy) Blackwell is not what you’d call a traditional sort of Lady. Most would call her odd. Some might even say she’s singular, but not in a good way. Percy, you see is a bluestocking who fancies digging in the dirt. And finding bones. And antiquities. And handsome men who’ll pull her out of the holes she constantly finds herself in. A “gift” that just may help prevent her childhood friend Henry from being hanged for treason. Plagued by scandal, Percy could care less what society thinks of her. Helping Henry is what’s important and she’ll do whatever she must to clear his name, even if it means accepting help from Conall Hunter, the Earl of Northwyck.
Conall is a renowned raked. Or so society believes. But Conall is not at all what he seems. Neither is Percy. She’s hiding something and Conall is determined to find out what. Could Percy be the traitor that he’s secretly hunting? In a rush to find a traitor before someone gets hurt, Conall and Percy must work together to discover the traitor. But their search will lead them to find much more than either of them expected.
How to Marry an Earl is a good detective romance, filled with espionage and intrigue. The introduction of the Cinderalla’s was a bonus as they will each be featured in their own stories in this serious. If a budding romance between a bluestocking and a rake is your cuppa, you’ll enjoy this book, despite the occasional lag.
Tropes: Protector, Fake Engagement
Kesha Young 