Review: An Uncommon Earl

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Alexander Allerton, the Earl of Bloxley’s, greatest desire is to alleviate the suffering of the poor and less fortunate of England. So when his hackney carriage is involved in an accident that results in the death of one of those he is determined to help, he is devastated. Alexander vows to keep the promise he makes to the injured woman as she takes her final breaths: he will not rest until he finds her young son. 

After a crippling accident years ago, Jane Hadford is accustomed to being largely ignored at social events. But being overlooked has allowed her to hone her observational skills—and she quickly perceives that all is not well with the handsome Lord Bloxley. When an unexpected opportunity arises to talk to the earl, he surprises them both by sharing with her his fruitless search for the child. Touched by Lord Bloxley’s story and by his desire to make things right, Jane determines to help him fulfill his promise. What she cannot anticipate, however, is that the quest she has chosen to undertake will bring into her life a small boy who will steal her heart and a gentleman who might well do the same.

Genre: historical romance

Publication date: April 2021

Mature content: no

Review: After reading The Noble Smuggler and loving it, I knew I wanted to read more in this Georgian Gentleman series - and you know what? I loved An Uncommon Earl even more!

   

Both main characters are amazing - though Alexander was clearly my favorite, Jane has a special place in my heart for her attitude towards children  - and it's a pleasure to navigate with them through the troubled waters of society at the time (with all the inequalities and expectations, and the knowledge that anyone different or crippled could be easily set aside and forgotten) and witness their budding love.

An Uncommon Earl is a wonderful book and if you love the genre you definitely should read it. Even though it chronologically follows book 1 and the characters from The Noble Smuggler make appearances here and there, An Uncommon Earl can be perfectly read as a stand alone. 

Happy readings!

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