The Duke of Caswell is a closet artist. He's a man of means; after having a love-making session with his mistress, he rushes up to his private attic and paints what he has just seen and felt. He's been painting like this for years when something goes terribly wrong. His best semi-nude painting starts talking back to the duke. Now he's worried that there is insanity in the family (specifically, his branch). It is time to approach a professional.
I really didn't like the talking painting. However, the whole plot hangs on this device. Once I got past that, the story sailed along with hum and humor. Caswell needs to get away from the ton and searching for a cure for his problems and this gives him just the ticket to get out of London.
In case you are wondering, Barbara Metzger is the queen of problematic pets and addled aunties. When Kasey Cartland (Duke of Caswell) asks his dear ding-a-lings if there is any insanity in the family, the addled aunties worry he's talking about them. Assuring him that they are of sound mind, the aunties remind Kasey that lots of owners dress up their doggies. That certainly convinces me.
I really didn't like the talking painting. However, the whole plot hangs on this device. Once I got past that, the story sailed along with hum and humor. Caswell needs to get away from the ton and searching for a cure for his problems and this gives him just the ticket to get out of London.
In case you are wondering, Barbara Metzger is the queen of problematic pets and addled aunties. When Kasey Cartland (Duke of Caswell) asks his dear ding-a-lings if there is any insanity in the family, the addled aunties worry he's talking about them. Assuring him that they are of sound mind, the aunties remind Kasey that lots of owners dress up their doggies. That certainly convinces me.
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