Katherine Greenwood is desperate to escape the confines of 19th century London and her wretched life on the streets. Seeking refuge in India, she finds herself an unwelcome guest on a tiny indigo plantation, and at the mercy of its handsome but brooding master, Charles Mendenhall.
Intrigued by the broken man to whom she is now indebted, she slowly begins to unravel the truth behind his bitterness, and in the process, makes a place for herself in his heart. But a beautiful young Englishwoman is a rare sight in Calcutta, and Katherine soon draws the attention of the dashing Lieutenant Marcus Bradford as well.
Drawn to the elusive Mr. Mendenhall, flattered by the handsome lieutenant, Katherine's heart is pulled in opposite directions - entangled in a web of love and loss from which she will not emerge unscathed. India was her refuge, but unless Katherine can rein in her traitorous heart, she will leave the land of her dreams more broken than ever before.
This is a book that I will read over and over and over! I was captivated from start to finish. I cannot wait to read more from Ms. Kay! I truly appreciate the fact that this romance is CLEAN and well-researched. The author writes in a way that made me feel like I was there experiencing the story with the heroine. The story is heart-warming, moving, and sweet, while still having a plot that is enthralling. Definitely a must-own!
Rare is it to find a book with the accuracy of a historical romance novel. While most authors will focus on the romance, Ms. Kay has also included her research into history. This is a book to curl up with, is clean to read and keeps the reader eagerly turning pages. A delightful serendipitous find and I cannot wait for the hinted at next book.
