Monday, January 27, 2020

#Review: ABOUT AN EARL by Diana Lloyd


  4 of 5 stars

Oliver, the Earl of Winchcombe, has been a recluse for years doing estate business by strictly by post. Bearing a horrific scar across his face from his tyrannical father, has left Oliver weary of socializing with people. His nickname of Lord Scar has only reinforced his belief that it's not worth it to socialize with the ton. For the first time in over ten years, Oliver and his twin Penry attend a masquerade party and Oliver is surprised when he receives a mysterious note to meet in the garden. There he meets Miss Jewel Latham who warns him of a plot to trap him or his brother into a marriage by her horrible cousin. Oliver reaches his brother in time, but is caught kissing Jewel. When he attends Jewel's uncle to offer for her, he's shocked to be told that Jewel has been sent to Scotland. There's more going on than a slight scandal and when Oliver rescues Jewel, they try to figure out who's trying to destroy Oliver while making Jewel disappear.

There was a lot going on in this book with the mystery surrounding who is trying to discredit Oliver. Could Jewel's cruel uncle be at the center of the mystery? I enjoyed the mystery as it unraveled throughout the book, but I wish a bit more time had been spent on Oliver and Jewel's love story. I can understand Oliver falling for Jewel quickly especially since he thought of himself as a beast, but it would have elevated the book to 5 stars in my opinion if more time had been spent on the relationship especially Jewel falling for Oliver. Ms. Lloyd has written another intriguing and thoroughly enjoyable story. I look forward to the next book in the series.

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy and all opinions are my own.




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