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Reviewed by Joy Hannabass for Readers' Favorite
Lady Madeleine Valliant is at the ball because her aunt expects her to be, but she’d rather be anywhere else. Her heart and dreams are with last night’s performance on stage at the play, dressed in her custom and wig. That is really what makes her happy. But because of her place in society, it can also ruin her if anyone finds out, so mum is the word, except for friends Amelia and Prudence. The three best friends not only share everything, they also support each other’s dreams. It is when she meets the Duke of Rothwell, Ferguson, at this ball that her life begins to take a different course. No, he doesn’t ask the Lady to marry him, but asks her to chaperone his sisters until they find husbands, which they don’t want at all. They are perfectly fine as spinsters. As Ferguson and Madeleine spend more time together, two levels of society weaving through their lives, this story takes on a new level as well, with intriguing suspense and a romance that leaves even the couple themselves unsure of what is happening.
This historical fiction is the debut novel for author Sara Ramsey, and one I thoroughly enjoyed. Readers will surely not be bored as the suspense builds up and the characters are in full swing. When I started reading this book, I had a difficult time putting it down until I finished reading it! There are plenty of twists and turns to the story that will keep you guessing, and keep the pages turning until the end. And I enjoyed the good bit of history about London in the early 1800’s so vividly described by the author. I encourage you to grab a copy of “Heiress Without a Cause” for your reading enjoyment.
