Set
in the last 18th century, this is the story of Roderica (“Roddy”) Delamore,
an English heiress from a family that raises and races horses. At one such
race, she meets Faelan Savigar, the impoverished Earl of Iveragh, who thinks to
earn the money to take care of his estate in Ireland through prize money. Roddy
interferes with that plan to save the horse’s life and a partnership is formed
when she presents herself as a candidate for marriage to him. For his is the
only mind she cannot read and he needs her money.
Brilliantly
written with mystery and intrigue, it kept me turning pages. I love Faelan who,
despite his ugly reputation, does the right thing for Roddy and his tenants in
Ireland. He has a dream to rebuild his estate and his life and Roddy is key in
that. And she is a wonderful heroine, full of spunk and courage. But the
fairies want Roddy. After all, she is one of them with her gift. And Faelan
knows it, too.
Images
of war in Ireland are brilliantly told as rebels rise against the oppressive
English rule. And Faelan and Roddy get caught up in it as their passion for
each other grows and each harbors deep love for the other. The only negative in
the telling is a rushed ending. Other than that, it’s a keeper that lover of
Irish romances will not want to miss!!
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