Lady Fiona Turnbridge, illegitimate daughter of a late
duke, tours the ballrooms perusing all the men who, despite
her large dowry, will not offer matrimony. They consider
her a nice young woman, but eccentric. Rumor has it that
she can see into a man's soul. Instead of trying to find
happiness pursing marriage, Fiona finds fulfillment by
educating herself in the study of medicine and lavishing
her love on her cat, Beeps. Returning home late from a
ball, Fiona finds Beeps with a severely injured leg.
Holding Beeps within her arms, she runs to Dr. Cabott's
house.
Lord Ian Cabott, the Duke of Dunsford, rejecting the
dictates of members of the peerage, has entered into a
profession by becoming a medical doctor. He knows he can
ignore some of society's rules, but acquiring a proper wife
will placate society and benefit his dream of opening a
hospital for the indigent. A wife would also be of
assistance with his newly acquired ward, who's confined to
a wheelchair following an injury. Late one night, someone
pounds on his door. When Ian opens it, he's confronted with
Lady Fiona holding a pistol demanding he treat her cat.
The two of them work through the night saving her beloved
pet. Ian, an honorable man, realizes being alone with Fiona
has compromised her reputation. He offers marriage and is
astounded when she declines. Fiona has always put others
first, but this time her own happiness will be foremost.
Ms. LaFoy ends her sisters' trilogy with the innocent but
complex Fiona. She's a fascinating character with her gift
of sight and her medical knowledge. Ian is self-absorbed
and clueless about what Fiona desires. Readers will enjoy
watching him grow into the man of Fiona's dreams. My only
complaint is that I wish Ms. LaFoy had delved a little more
deeply into Fiona's gift of sight as the novel progressed.
Lady Fiona Turnbridge is a fair, green-eyed beauty with a
soft spot for injured animals—which is how she arrived on
the doorstep of the tall, dark, and handsome Lord Ian
Cabott, Duke of Dunsford, at midnight with an injured cat
in one hand…and a pistol in her other.
Ian, a former military surgeon with a cool demeanor yet
uncommon good sense, is willing to help a damsel in
distress—no matter how unladylike her behavior. Still, he
has needs, too…and, in exchange for his efforts, he could
use Fiona’s assistance with the young ward in his care.
Ever since the sickly Charlotte moved into his home, Ian’s
efforts to rehabilitate her have been met with sinister
curiosity among his peers. But if Fiona were to move into
the Dunsford estate, surely scandal could be averted. Now
all he has to do is convince both women that his
humanitarian heart is true—and perhaps find love along the
way…..
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