McAlistair’s Fortune

McAlistair’s Fortune (2009) Alissa Johnson (Providence #3)

The forest would be his home still if he’d had his say in the matter, but William Fletcher, his one-time employer and current thorn in his side, had been steadily pushing him back into the world over the past few months.

“Evie has, with my permission, been quietly active in several women’s charities—organizations with missions some might consider radical, and therefore sinful. We assume that is the author’s point of contention, given the nature of his insults. . . and the fact that Evie is otherwise quite exemplary in her conduct.”

“He’s right,” McAlistair said, earning a hard glare from Whit and Lady Thurston. “Too many doors here. Too many places to hide.”

“The staff has been instructed to—” Whit broke off with a scowl. “Who let you in?”

McAlistair shook his head.

“Damn it. Did anyone see you?”

Another head shake from McAlistair and a soft stream of expletives from Whit. He turned to Evie. “Pack your things. You’re leaving in the morning.”

In the past, Evie had found that her weak leg always began to stiffen and ache after she’d been in a saddle for more than an hour. She could go a bit longer if she made regular stops to walk about and stretch, but even with that, two hours was really her limit.

He stopped in his tracks. “What’s the boy done?”

“Accosted the lady.”

To her surprise, the blacksmith looked first to her for confirmation. Her nod elicited a string of desperate denials from the apprentice.

Characters: Miss Evie Cole, Mr. James McAlistair, Alex Durmant Duke of Rockeforte, Sophie Duchess of Rockeforte, Lady Mirabelle Cole, Whittaker Cole Earl of Thurston, Lady Kate Cole,, dowager Lady Thurston, Mr. William Fletcher, Mrs. Mary Summers, Mr. Hunter, Christian, Lizzy, John Herbert, Mr. Thomas the Blacksmith, Lady Penelope Cutler, Mr. and Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Seager, Mr. Carville

Publisher: Stonesong Digital

Rating: 8.5/10

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