Cute book. This is one of Ms. Chase's earlier books and I definitely enjoyed it better than the last couple. The writing alone is worth the 4 stars, but the plot is a good one. Lillith and Julian are perfectly written as older, wiser guides to the younger couple of Robert and Cecily. I wasn't thrilled at the plot that had Lillian blaming Julian for her husband's death for awhile, but I think it came together pretty well at the end.
I really like Robert's transformation and it was nice that Cecily wasn't the typical brain-dead debutante that seems to populate regencies. I also liked that Lillith was so kind to her nieces and intended to continue helping them. Her engagement was a little bit of a distraction, but I'm glad that Ms. Chase didn't vilify Thomas. I was a little surprised that Julian offered Elise a chance to go with him to France when he was supposedly in love with Lillith. It may have been the author's attempt to show that Julian had no intention of staying in England with Lillith married, but I think it also showed a little bit of cowardice on his part. Why wouldn't he stay and fight?
The last scene where Lillith confronts Julian is how more novels should end. Reminded me of a good old-fashioned Georgette Heyer novel. Air is cleared...everyone loves each other...over! No epilogue, no last-minute sex scene, just done. Perfect.
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