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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Falling UP by Lucinda Brant follows Lisa Crisp, a young woman working at Warner’s Dispensary, who becomes entangled in an incident involving the theft of ribbons and silk garters at Lord Westby’s house. She intervenes to return a valuable auction catalog, witnessing Henri-Antoine Hesham, a gentleman with a hidden medical condition, suffer a seizure. Lisa cares for him, earning his trust. Meanwhile, Lisa reconnects with her old friend Teddy, who is engaged to Jack, preparing to depart on a Grand Tour with Henri-Antoine. Lisa travels with Teddy and Becky Bannister to the Cavendish estate, observing the contrast between her own modest background and the wealth around her. At the estate, social expectations are clear, but there is no denying that the encounters with Henri-Antoine will raise both their heart rates and eyebrows.
Lucinda Brant’s Falling UP is a period romance that is a real delight, with sharply observed characters and a well-paced blooming that can only come from the skilled hand of a seasoned writer. Lisa Crisp’s life is painted with great care and attention, and Henri-Antoine's backstory is robustly shared in perfect alignment with their own personalities. Brant's use of dialogue and setting contributed to the overall story, from city streets to country estates, and a lifted chin and sparkling eye when Lisa is asked her age and playfully refrains from sharing it. The book is geared toward a YA audience, but I, a man of a certain age with daughters who better fit that range, enjoyed it immensely. Falling UP is an enjoyable read, combining careful observation with strong storytelling, and leaves the reader with an appreciation for the world and people Brant presents.
