Amanda Carville has been cut off from nearly everyone she
holds dear by her stepfather who plans to use her fortune
to support his lifestyle. When Amanda is discovered
standing over his body with the gun used to kill him in her
hands, there is no doubt in the eyes of the police who the
killer is. Amanda is taken to prison where she gives up
all desire to live.
Viscount Rexford has inherited the family talent of knowing
when someone is lying or telling the truth. He has
returned from the Peninsular war with a scar on his face, a
limp, a fearsome reputation, and a giant dog that suffers
from motion sickness. He and his cousin, Daniel worked
together during the war interrogating prisoners to
determine the truthfulness of any information obtained.
Rex has no desire to deal with society and it's
insincerity. All he wants is some peace. Now, his father
is urging him to go to London and interview Amanda to
determine her guilt or innocence.
Rex arrives in London disgusted by atmosphere of deception
that hovers over London and tired. When he discovers
Amanda beaten and feverish, he takes her from prison to his
mother's home. Since he hasn't talked with his mother in
many years, his presence there is a sign of the despair he
feels about Amanda's prospects.
Rex drags Daniel out of the bar he is found in and sets out
to investigate who wanted Amanda's stepfather dead. He
will uncover a plot, which will take all of his ability to
untangle before the woman he has fallen in love with can be
convicted of murder.
Ms. Metzgar has crafted a wonderful story with her usual
witty style. Even while I found myself laughing heartily
over the situational humor, it was impossible not to become
engrossed in the plot. The primary and secondary
characters were written in such a way that the reader could
appreciate their humor at the same time as they enjoyed the
emotional growth they faced. If you like a bit of
paranormal, a lot of humor and great plot, this is the
story for you.
Alone in the world, Amanda Carville has no dowry, no
reputation left, and no one who believes her to be innocent
of murder, since she was found holding the gun that killed
her stepfather. Viscount Rexford also has his troubles. He's
scarred by war, and cursed-or blessed-with the family trait
of knowing the truth when he hears it, and his success at
extracting the truth from military prisoners has left many
doubting his honor and his methods. When Amanda tells him
she didn't do it, he believes her. Tired of the truth
business, Rex refuses to get involved...until his heart
leaves him no choice.
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