A Fatal Waltz

A Fatal Waltz (2008) Tasha Alexander

Lady Emily’s marriage to Colin Hargreaves was put off when Lord Fortescue arranged to have Hargreaves sent overseas on a mission. Fortescue opposes Emily’s marriage to Colin and will do everything possible to end their engagement.

Thus it is with some surprise that Lady Emily finds herself invited to a party at Lord Fortescue’s country estate.

This one actually had more mystery than romance, which I liked. I also liked the trip to Vienna–both seeing historical Vienna and the fact that Lady Emily saw for the first time how the poor in Europe truly lived.

I did have a couple problems with the way a couple of the characters acted–especially Schroder. (If Lady Emily mentioned the name of who she was helping, I have a hard time believing he would have helped her.) But, it was a small thing in a rather complicated (though enjoyable) plot.

You should be able to read this story even if you haven’t read any of the previous books.
Rating: 7/10

Published by Harper

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