Saturday, March 4, 2023

The Reluctant Baronet by Elizabeth W. Watkins - OPTIONAL

The Reluctant Baronet by Elizabeth W. Watkins, 192 pages. Covenant Communications, 2023. $15.

Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13

BUYING ADVISORY: HS - OPTIONAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

Entering her third season, Selina is desperate to marry so that her beloved home doesn’t fall to the current heir – a cousin who wants to tear the house down. Selina has agreed to be courted by Mr. Hallett, but he starts to pale in comparison to the new Sir Parkinson, First Baronet of Oakhurst Park. But lurking under the surface are plots of greedy men that threaten the unwitting members of the ton.

Watkins’ attention to details shows her great dedication to research and accuracy, and I appreciated it at some points of the story more than others. Admittedly, I skimmed a few pages of those historical details, but the overall story was enjoyable. I liked the mystery and intrigue woven through the story as well as the requisite happily ever after.

Selina and most of the characters are English, except that Russell and his uncle are Scottish. The mature content rating is for alcohol use and drug abuse. The violence rating is for medical malpractice, attempted murder, and attempted suicide.

Reviewed: Carolina Herdegen

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