23 June 2017

A Victorian Tale of Theater & Romance | The Captain's Daughter by Jennifer Delamere

ABOUT THE BOOK

Warm-hearted Victorian romance brings 1880s London to life.

When a series of circumstances beyond her control leave Rosalyn Bernay alone and penniless in London, she chances upon a job backstage at a theater that is presenting the most popular show in London. A talented musician and singer, she feels immediately at home and soon becomes enthralled with the idea of pursuing a career on the stage. 

A hand injury during a skirmish in India has forced Nate Moran out of the army until he recovers. Filling his time at a stable of horses for hire in London, he has also spent the past two months working nights as a stagehand, filling in for his injured brother. Although he's glad he can help his family through a tough time, he is counting the days until he can rejoin his regiment. London holds bitter memories for him that he is anxious to escape. But then he meets the beautiful woman who has found a new lease on life in the very place Nate can't wait to leave behind.

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MY REVIEW

This new-to-me author quickly grabbed my attention with her Victorian tale of working-class London and theater and romance. Jennifer Delamere’s main characters, Rosalyn Bernay and Nate Moran, prove likeable amidst their challenging circumstances, and I easily found myself rooting for their success. Faith plays an important role throughout the story, guiding the underlying theme and spurring encouraging character growth. It’s heartfelt and historically captivating, and I enjoyed the experience of reading The Captain’s Daughter. A book easy to recommend to fans of historical fiction, it has certainly peaked my interest in Delamere’s series, London Beginnings. I can't wait to read more.

★★★★

Thanks to Litfuse Publicity Group, I received a complimentary copy of The Captain’s Daughter and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jennifer Delamere's debut Victorian romance, An Heiress at Heart, was a 2013 RITA award finalist in the inspirational category. Her follow-up novel, A Lady Most Lovely, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly and the Maggie Award for Excellence from Georgia Romance Writers. Jennifer earned a BA in English from McGill University in Montreal, where she became fluent in French and developed an abiding passion for winter sports. She's been an editor of nonfiction and educational materials for nearly two decades, and lives in North Carolina with her husband.

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