About the Author

Jane Ashford discovered Georgette Heyer in junior high school and was captivated by the glittering world and witty language of Regency England. That delight was part of what led her to study English literature and travel widely. She's written historical and contemporary romances, and her books have been published all over Europe as well as in the United States. Jane has been nominated for a Career Achievement Award.

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Reviews

""Marvelous...the perfect blend of interesting, emotionally complex, and open-hearted protagonists ... In a story of personal growth and excited rediscovery, both characters must overcome scorn and opposition from their family and colleagues in order to come into themselves, appreciate each other, and turn a naïvely arranged marriage into a passionate partnership." STARRED REVIEW" - Publishers Weekly

"Ashford's latest flawlessly written love story is a quietly compelling tale... The author's ability to create truly memorable characters while getting all the historical domestic details exactly right ensures that romance readers picky about authenticity will be well rewarded" - Booklist

"An absorbing romance, for all collections" - Library Journal

"Well written with a nice overview of the workings of the Foreign Office in the 1800s, Ashford's tale of young newlyweds parted and reunited after nearly two years engages readers' emotions. This is a touching, heart-warming story." - RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

"This is a book that I flew through with great pleasure. I have no problem recommending this book to anyone." - Night Owl Reviews