Forgive me, but I cannot accept Lord Whysleigh's offer.
One act of bravery leaves Lady Odyssa disowned by her father and disgraced to the London ton. Of noble birth, but without a dowry, she has little choice but to live with her aunt, destined to be the poor relation. A succession of serendipitous events lets Lady Odyssa alter her future, but leaping free from the bonds of convention requires all her trust and courage.
Taking us from elegant ballrooms, through the gruesome battlefield to the fairytale-laden landscape of the Welsh marches; this epic drama weaves Greek myths and Welsh legends into an unforgettable story, including all the elements of historical feel-good spiced with contemporary eroticism and spoonfuls of humour.
Set in the dramatic years 1815 –16, it is an evocative story of trauma and healing; of growing from insecurity to strength, to blossoming and to forming loving attachments. Odyssey of Attachment is the long awaited third volume of Maria Yrsa Rönneus’s Regency Tales series. Transporting you across the centuries into a world of finery and steel, poetry and politics, love and deceit, the Tales has the friendship of four young ladies at its heart.
I have read other books by this author, so I snapped this one up immediately.
A relatable heroine and a charming absolute mess of a hero, a gorgeous Hertfordshire farm, devoted friends - a lovely read.
Lady Odyssa has been wronged by high society, by the curled lip of Lord Peter Whysleigh, dear friend of her late brother. Seeking refuge in a farm left to her by a relative she'd never met, she makes new friends, forges a new life for herself, and rescues people and critters as needed - including accidentally rescuing a very much not lost Welsh soldier. She rebuilds the farm and herself, deftly fends off attempts to force her hand in marriage, and finds herself falling for the dashing soldier she believes she rescued.
And while the Sergeant-Major didn't need the rescue she thought she offered, he did indeed dearly need her.
I enjoyed this story very much. So far, it is my favorite of this author's books.