My Lady Nightingale

by Evelyn Richardson

Overview

Mademoiselle Isobel de Montargis aspired to be more than a music tutor to Lord Christian Hatherleigh's niece and nephew. She dreamed of becoming an actrice de l'opera, and Lord Christian, impressed by her talent, vowed to make her dream come true. But Lord Christian couldn't resist her charm--and Isobel couldn't ignore the passion he made her feel. Regency Romance by Evelyn Richardson; originally published by Signet

Product Details

BN ID:	2940043333186
Publisher:	Belgrave House
Publication date:	09/07/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	604 KB

Editorial Reviews

Each new work a precious gem, Ms. Richardson creates unforgettable characters and a haunting ambiance that makes the subsequent joyous resolution an even greater treasure for readers.
— Romantic Times

Melinda Helfer

Mesmerized by the exquisite singing voice of his nieces' lovely French governess, Isobel de Montargis, and intrigued by the proud, determined migr e herself, Lord Christian Hatherleigh sets out to help her achieve her musical career goals, never thinking that he will end up in love with her as well. A charming, perceptive hero who cares, a lovely, empathetic heroine torn between her duty to her father and her passion for her art, and the impossibly rigid social worlds of the English ton and the French migr community neatly combine to produce a highly detailed story that provides unique glimpses of the era's musical and migr scenes and overlays it with enough understandable political detail to have it all make sense. Thoughtful treatment of the emotional aftermath of loss and change, effectively handled sexual tension, and a wonderfully compelling love story recommend this unusually rich, complex Regency, which has a bit more to it than most and should appeal to readers who enjoy Georgette Heyer's more intricate and historically detailed works. Richardson is a veteran author of accurate, well-written Regency romances (e.g., The Gallant Guardian, Signet, 1998) and lives in Lexington, MA. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

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