This is one of those books I wish I’d liked more than I actually did…
Marriage of Mercy by Carla Kelly
(2012, Regency) 8/20/12
Grade: 3.5
After the death of her father, Grace has no choice but to work at the village bakery. But she finds friends in the village, including the local Lord. At his death, she is given an unexpected inheritance – take care of his illegitimate son who is an American sailor in prison during the war of 1812. But when she arrives, she finds the son dying – and takes another man instead. Will this American sailor open her eyes to a whole new life?
A typical Regency from Carla Kelly. This one had an interesting premise, with a nice contrast between English and American society. But it lacked something… it just felt a little dull and predictable. Even though I enjoy Carla Kelly’s writing, her books just seem to hit the same notes over and over again.
Even though I don’t particularly want to read inspirational books, it seems like Carla Kelly is finding those books more “inspiring” than her Regencies, which have started to feel a little flat.
Karen Wheless
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