A Change of Fortune
by Jen Turano
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Pub Date Nov 01 2012 | Archive Date Dec 12 2012
Baker Publishing Group | Bethany House Publishers
Description
Much to Mr. Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York society--all the female ones, at least--are on him. Unfortunately for all the matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no plans to marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his business afloat and raising his two children alone.
When Eliza's hapless attempts to regain her fortune put her right in Hamilton's path, sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of a common nemesis causes them to join forces, but with all their plans falling by the wayside and their enemies getting the better of them, it will take a riot of complications for Hamilton and Eliza to realize that God just might have had a better plan in mind all along.
"Set in New York City circa 1880, Turano's historical romance has witty dialogue, a spunky heroine, a bounty of humor, and a fast-paced plot. There are wonderful secondary characters, too, including an ankle-biting boy, a relentlessly matchmaking mother, and a full cast of despicable villains. A Change of Fortune will make a delightful addition to any library." --Booklist (starred review)
"Turano's charming story of losing and gaining both wealth and love in 1880s New York City will certainly please fans of witty and classic romance stories."--RT Book Review
"[A] delightfully lighthearted debut novel."--Desert News
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780764210181 |
| PRICE | $18.00 (USD) |
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Maureen T, Reviewer
en Turano has written a delightful and fun story of 1880's aristocrats in NY City. Eliza Sumner is on a mission to regain her stolen fortune, and the lengths she goes to will tickle your funny bone.
When spurned by her Financé ...well the Cad really wanted her money, and now that she is penniless, he is no longer interested. She is a smart cookie, and love how she got the money to go from England to NYC. She is now living as a Governess, while waiting for a chance to find the culprits.
When Mrs Watson, her employer, comes to her with the most ugly dress ever, and makes her attend her dinner party. Calamity follows, and you can just picture her with her dress basically falling off, and getting caught under chairs. All to funny!
She does manage to make some acquaintances of two men, Hamilton and Zayne Becket, and it turns out they have a lot in common. We later meet Hamilton's precocious children, Piper and Ben.
There is danger, and entertaining fun in this book. Be ready for a really good read, you won't be able to put this one down!
I received this book through the Publisher Bethany House reviewer program, and was not required to give a positive review.
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