This fellow is plainly gorgeous, with wavy, shoulder-length golden hair and blue eyes - but get this - "His eyes are blue flecked with chocolate and emerald." - Easter egg eyes. Layton's built like an ox, and at least six feet tall. Layton Jonquil, age 27, second of seven fine sons to a deceased but beloved Earl. But starvation is also lamentable, she reminded herself.The POV sometimes switches to our hero, Mr. Here's her POV, when reflecting on her crime: Forging was probably wrong, she reflected, especially the references she'd created for herself. Homeless and needing to eat, our brave girl forges references and changes her name to Mary Wood, hoping to obtain the position of governess at Farland Meadows. She just buried her beloved father and brother, while her much loved mama died nine years ago. Meet our heroine, MARION LINWOOD, born of gentle birth nearly 20 years ago, and a lady to her toes, despite her red hair and a tendency towards cheeky optimism and storytelling. It's set in Nottinghamshire, England, near the town of Collingham, at Farland Meadows, the country home of Mr.
The story opens on Christmas Eve, in 1814. In Drops of Gold, Eden skillfully and sensitively navigates the sorrow, guilt, and fear that flow from such a tragedy. The topic? Suicide as a punishable crime in Regency England. Suicide topic: Eden describes some old manuscripts she came across when researching this story. Want a smexy story? Only hugs and kisses here. I could describe it as sweet, but it's also sad and yet uplifting, with concepts of forgiveness (mainly forgiving yourself) and hope. In fact, it was a tad slow at times, even though I chuckled more than once, and read the entire book without stopping. For examples, Drops of Gold did not have the suspense and adrenaline-pumping fear factor that SP had. True, I preferred Seeking Persephone for various reasons. Glad I did! I closed the book feeling good, with a satisfied sigh. Since I totally ♥ Seeking Persephone, it made sense to try another of Sarah Eden's novels. 3+ stars for this enjoyable but slightly bland Regency.
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