An enjoyable Christmas Regency.
Barbara Metzger is one of my very favorite authors!
From Back Cover: If Lord Carroll had one wish, it was to see his lovely daughters --Joia, Hollice and Meredith--happily wed. The problem was finding three suitable beaus.
However, twas Christmas, a time for surpirses. Joia found a notorious rake coming to her rescue. Holly could not believe who was suddenly vying for her affection. And Merry won the heart of a brave but broken soldier. Not the best matches, perhaps. But if the season was truly magical, the Christmas Carrolls would indeed receive tidings of comfort and joy!
Very light read. Characters are not well developed as one would expect for having 3-4 short stories rolled up into one. But cute for a quick holiday read.
However, twas Christmas, a time for surpirses. Joia found a notorious rake coming to her rescue. Holly could not believe who was suddenly vying for her affection. And Merry won the heart of a brave but broken soldier. Not the best matches, perhaps. But if the season was truly magical, the Christmas Carrolls would indeed receive tidings of comfort and joy!
Very light read. Characters are not well developed as one would expect for having 3-4 short stories rolled up into one. But cute for a quick holiday read.
This is an engaging (no pun intended) tale of the engagements of the three daughters of Lord and Lady Carroll. Each daughter is unique and the story surrounding their engagements is witty, charming, and just-not-long-enough. I have fewer than 5 books remaining to read of Barbara Metzger's booklist and I am growing anxious. What will I read next? Barbara is a master of humor and swift-moving, charming stories.
Of course, there has to be a dog in the story along with a wise butler (keeping the family steady). I disagree with some of the other reviewers of this novel about the 4th story (I'm not going to explain what it is; it's complicated and I want the author to explain it to the reader). This story gave Lady Carroll an opportunity to grow. It was the right thing to do but Lady Carroll was concerned about what others would think about it. As the story ended, I knew my faith in the goodness of this unique family was correct.
Of course, there has to be a dog in the story along with a wise butler (keeping the family steady). I disagree with some of the other reviewers of this novel about the 4th story (I'm not going to explain what it is; it's complicated and I want the author to explain it to the reader). This story gave Lady Carroll an opportunity to grow. It was the right thing to do but Lady Carroll was concerned about what others would think about it. As the story ended, I knew my faith in the goodness of this unique family was correct.
