A NIGHT OWL REVIEWS BOOK REVIEW | Reviewed by: Kyraninse
Fortuna's story is told with surprising grace -- her blindness is neither romanticized now downplayed, and Joanna Waugh does not attempt to save her from herself -- rendering the story both realistic and moving.
I did think that her continued intense dislike of Charles to be rather too meditated, certainly she seemed to cling to it for far longer than would have made sense, considering how he behaved. I also would have liked to have seen more of how she learns how to manage her blindness with the help of Charles; preferably snippets post-marriage would have been appreciated.
Asides from that, however, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to more by Joanna Waugh.
Sep 15, 2008 | 9781419917639
5 = Rare - Top Pick | 4.5 = I Loved It - Top Pick | 4 = Good Solid Read
3.5 = Enjoyable | 3 Stars = OK - Needs a few changes | 2 Stars = It just didn't click / DNF
Book Blurb for Blind Fortune
They say love is blind, but Lady Fortuna Morley doesn't believe it. Sightless since birth, she can think of only one reason a gentleman would wed her — for the dowry and three thousand pounds a year her father will provide. She's in London the spring of 1814 to help launch her younger cousin into society, but prefers living quietly in country. The last thing Fortuna wishes is to cross swords with the arrogant Marquess of Granville.
Charles Lowden, Lord Granville, has decided to take a wife. The bride he's chosen is thirteen years his junior, but meets all criteria. What he won't abide is interference from the girl's impertinent cousin, the outspoken and opinionated Lady Fortuna Morley. The woman is determined to thwart the match. Charles is just as determined to charm Fortuna out of her disdain for him.
What neither expects in the ensuing battle of wills is to fall in love.
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