Betrayal of Trust by C.V. Lee is a work of historical fiction that takes place on the island of Jersey. Phillipe de Carteret returned home after receiving a letter from his mother stating that his father had died. She also advised that St. Ouen's Manor had fallen into a state of ruin. His mother insisted he appears at the St. Lawrence Day Faire. At the event, Phillipe sees Margaret, the daughter of Vice-Admiral Harleston, win an archery contest. Clement, known for his dalliances with women, asked Margaret to meet him and some friends at the La Hougue Bie. However, only Clement was present. Five days later, Margaret learned that her father had betrothed her to Phillipe. On his wedding day, his mother’s revelations before the ceremony shocked Phillipe. After the ceremony, he discovered Margaret outside with Clement. Phillipe didn't trust Margaret, and she was stunned when he refused to consummate their marriage that evening.

I appreciated how easy Betrayal of Trust by C.V. Lee was to follow. Lee included a timeline for the Wars of the Roses that gave a chronology of who was in power for the duration of the account. The list of role players at the beginning is impeccable, and I liked the classification of the protagonists by family house with fictional characters separated. There was exceptional detail about the surroundings of Jersey. I was amazed at the number of children that Phillipe fathered. The author's note confirmed the historical accuracy of the numbers. The well-developed characters all had impressive personalities that explained their actions. There is never a dull moment to be found and I turned the pages without putting the book down once. The end of the story is monumental. Betrayal of Trust is a great read for historical fiction fans.

At that moment, Margaret realized the terrible mistake she had made when he spoke of those despicable things. She had come to Jersey with her father, the governor, and Clement had taken advantage of her loneliness. Worse still, his intentions were not genuine, and he only intended to use her to recover his family's manor. Philipe had been at Oxford for his education when he received the news of his father's demise. A lot was expected of him as the new seigneur, from repairing his family home to fulfilling his father's contract with the governor of Jersey. Will he rise to the occasion and provide the necessary leadership? To learn more about Philipe's and Margaret's lives and the ongoing turmoil in London, get a copy of Betrayal of Trust by C.V. Lee.

The first thing that struck me about Betrayal of Trust by C.V. Lee is its well-crafted plotline that flows seamlessly. The cleverly woven plot includes diverse themes such as passion, historical events, and romance. Lee's writing style and narration are engaging and highly detailed, which makes conversations realistic and brings the characters to life. One can also tell the book is well-researched because of its historical aspect. I loved the strong female character of Margaret, who at one point won an archery competition against male counterparts in a male-dominated society. She is not afraid to express her ideas and fight for what she wants. I can't wait to read something else from this talented author.