Any readers of Regency historical novels will enjoy this
book. Joanna Waugh is obviously a loyal fan of Jane Austen.
In fact Fortuna, the female protagonist, enjoys books
by "that person who wrote Pride and Prejudice" immensely.
Her cousin Leticia enjoys them too and reads them to her
whenever a new one arrives at the book lenders. And why
does her cousin read them to her? Why doesn't she read them
herself? Because Fortuna is blind and has been since birth.
Hence the very clever title: Blind Fortune.
Fortuna is a very opinionated young lady. She admires the
writings of Mary Wollstonecraft on the independence of
women. She has strong views on what marriage should and
should not be. She has vowed never to marry. She is already
somewhat helpless because of her blindness, and she doesn't
trust any man enough to put her life and happiness in his
hands.
Lord Granville is the very picture of a snobbish elitist
member of the haute ton. He has decided that Fortuna's
young cousin will make a biddable wife. He plans on getting
an heir and then going on about his business. He also has a
deep dark secret. He has a soft heart and likes to help
people who need it.
Their first meeting, with misunderstandings abounding,
would do Jane Austen herself credit. The chemistry and
repartee between them is enchanting. Fortuna, or Forti, as
we come to know her, discovers something about herself.
Because of her blindness, she's very dependent on her other
senses—something she's know her entire life. But what she
didn't know was that this lack of sight would also make her
sensitive to touch and therefore an incredibly sensual
woman Lord Granville discovers this too.
We all know where
this is going; BLIND FORTUNE is a Regency after all, but the
getting
there is fraught with pitfalls, hindrances, and delights. I
look forward to reading more by Ms. Waugh.
They say love is blind, but Lady Fortuna Morley doesn’t
believe it. Sightless since birth, she can think of only one
reason a gentleman would wed her—for the dowry and three
thousand a year her father will provide. She’s in London the
spring of 1814 to help launch her younger cousin into
society, but prefers living quietly in country with her
music. The last thing Fortuna wishes is to cross swords with
the arrogant Marquess of Granville.
Charles Lowden, Lord Granville, has decided to take a wife.
The bride he’s chosen is thirteen years his junior, but
meets all criteria. What he won’t abide is interference from
the girl’s impertinent cousin, the outspoken and opinionated
Lady Fortuna Morley. The woman is determined to thwart the
match. Charles is just as determined to charm Fortuna out
of her disdain for him.
What neither expects in the ensuing battle of wills is to
fall in love.
What a wonderful review! Thank you so much, Dot. Blind Fortune is based on my experiences with my late husband who lost his sight to Diabetes. He often misinterpreted what other people said because he couldn't see their faces or read their body language. This is at the heart of the relationship between Forti and Charles. What Forti hears him say isn't always what he means. (Joanna Waugh 8:59am August 25, 2014)
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