After a
disappointing ball where Lady Elizabeth saw people whispering
about her, she and her mother board a train to return to the their
home at Kellham Park. Before they reach their station, the train
careens off the track in a horrible accident. Amid the fire and
smoke, Lady Elizabeth pulls her unconscious mother from the train.
A handsome railway
surgeon, Paul Wilcox, finds them huddled in a field and makes
arrangements for them to be taken to a local inn. Lady Elizabeth
feels drawn to Paul as they work through the night to save the
injured passengers.
At the inn, Lady
Elizabeth hears that the train wreck was no accident and that it may
involve her fortune. Eager to solve the mystery, she finds herself
thrust into secrets hidden in her own family.
Romance and mystery
make this novel worth reading if you enjoy the Victorian Era. The
pace is quite fast helped by the intertwining of the mystery and the
romance. The historical background on railways seems accurate
as do the other historical details.
The characters are
likable. Lady Elizabeth is a determined young woman who is not afraid
to flaunt the conventions of her time. Paul Wilcox believes in
practicing medicine to save lives, rather than conform to the medical
myths of the day. Both characters are honorable and
intelligent.
I enjoyed this book.
It's not primarily a mystery since the romance is more heavily
featured than the search for clues. However, if you like the
combination of romance and mystery, this is a good read.
I received this book
from Alibi for this review.
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