The Nature of a Lady is the first book in Roseanna M. White's newest series, titled "Secrets of the Isles." I really loved this book! Here is the blurb for the book: 1906 Lady Elizabeth "Libby" Sinclair, with her love of microscopes and nature, isn't favored in society. She flees to the beautiful Isles of Scilly for the summer and stumbles into the dangerous secrets left behind by her holiday cottage's former occupant, also named Elizabeth, who mysteriously vanished. Oliver Tremayne--gentleman and clergyman--is determined to discover what happened to his sister, and he's happy to accept the help of the girl now living in what should have been Beth's summer cottage . . . especially when he realizes it's the curious young lady he met briefly two years ago, who shares his love of botany and biology. But the hunt for his sister involves far more than nature walks, and he can't quite believe all the secrets Beth had been keeping from him. As Libby and Oliver work together, they find ancient legends, pirate wrecks, betrayal, and the most mysterious phenomenon of all: love. Here is my review: The Nature of a Lady by Roseanna M. White is an excellent start to a new series! Set it in 1906, the story takes place on the Isles of Scilly, which are located due West of Cornwall, England. These islands have a temperate Oceanic climate, which is a good bit warmer than the rest of Britain. I had never heard of this location before reading this book, and now I have a new place on my travel bucket list. One aspect that I love about Roseanna’s books, is that most of them have some sort of mystery that the main characters become involved in. This book is no different - there’s a missing person, a mistaken identity, and a search for pirate treasure! Another thing I enjoyed about this book was the multiple points of view. Readers get into the heads of several characters, and though that can sometimes be confusing, Roseanna pulled it off well. One of the main characters is Oliver Tremayne, who is a vicar. He is kind and caring toward his congregation. Though he struggled to get along with one of the other islanders, whom he’d grown up with. I appreciated this because it made him seem more human and relatable. Libby is another main character; she struggled to understand how the God she learned about on Sundays and what she knew of the natural world went together. I enjoyed reading her journey to trusting God, and how it wasn’t something that happened quickly - it seemed natural. Of course, I loved the romance as well! This is another fantastic adventure by Mrs. White, and I cannot wait for book 2! I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publishers. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone. You can purchase this book at the following links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Christian Book | Roseanna’s Shop (signed)
Have you read this one yet? If so, let me know what you thought!
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