The excitement, danger and steamy passion Liz Carlyle
brings to all her books is very much in evidence in THE
BRIDE WORE PEARLS the
latest in the Guardian series.
Lady Anisha Stafford uprooted her life for the sake of her
sons, bringing them to England so they could grow up within
their late father's culture. She also has the guardianship
of her spoiled youngest brother, Lucan and prays bringing
him under the influence of their eldest sibling, Ruthveyn
(The Bride Wore Scarlet>) will set him on a safe path
to adulthood. She is willing to do much for those she
loves,
but some things are impossible. She is simply unable to
totally subsume the gifts and heritage gained from her
mother, Saraswati, and she refuses to ignore the man fate
has brought to her life, no matter the consequences.
Rance Welham, Earl of Lazonby has the darkest possible
past.
Sentenced twice to hanging for a murder he did not commit,
it was only
the protection of the mysteriously mystic St. James Society
that
saved his life. His trials contributed to the death of his
family, he burns
with thoughts of clearing his name and exacting vengeance
on
the true culprit.
He is powerfully drawn to his friend Ruthveyn's sister but
sets his feelings aside. He is damaged goods, and most of
the Ton believe him a murderer. Not good enough to raise
her
sons, a connection with him could only drag her down. He
buries his pain in a green absinthe haze and devotes his
life to uncovering the truth.
I have greatly enjoyed the previous two books in Liz
Carlyle's Guardian series but perhaps THE BRIDE WORE
PEARLS
is my favorite. I have a weakness for bad-boy heroes and
Rance fits the profile in spades. I also enjoy an
independent, unusual heroine, a role Anisha fills
beautifully. Rance's struggle to keep Anisha's life clear
from his dark past slams up against her disdain for
convention, and her conviction that they are fated to be
together.
Although all three books may be read on their
own, reading them in order is a bit more enjoyable. The
important thing is to read them. They are some of the best
historical romances available
Beneath the elegant faÇade of Victorian high society, the
mysterious men of the St. James Society play only by rules
of danger and desire.
Rance Welham, the Earl of Lazonby, has survived scandal and
disgrace, even evading the Queen’s justice at the end of a
hangman’s rope. Now he’s about to gamble everything on
something far more dangerous—desire.
An exotic and elegant beauty, Lady Anisha Stafford fled her
native India to seek refuge within London’s secretive St.
James Society. But accepting protection from someone called
a cold-hearted killer is a double-edged sword . . .
especially when he’s the most intriguing man Anisha has
ever laid eyes upon.
In a world where treachery abounds, no one can be trusted—
and no true passion can be denied. Together, these two
tempestuous souls will risk their lives for a love that
could redeem them . . . or destroy everything they hold
dear.
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