Bella Betrothal edition by Anne Stenhouse Literature Fiction eBooks
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While she is travelling north to find sanctuary from the malicious gossip of the Ton, Lady Isabella Wormsley’s room in a Dalkeith inn is invaded by handsome Scottish Laird, Charles Lindsay. Charles has uncovered a plot to kidnap her, but Bella wonders if he isn’t a more dangerous threat, at least to her heart, than the villainous Graham Direlton he wrests her from.
Bella settles into the household of her Aunt Hatty Menzies in Edinburgh’s nineteenth century George Square where Charles is a regular visitor. She has been exiled to the north by her unfeeling mama, but feels more betrayed by her papa to whom she has been close. Bella hopes the delivery of her young cousin’s baby will eventually demonstrate her own innocence in the scandal that drove her from home.
Bella’s presence disrupts the lives of everyone connected to her. Direlton makes another attempt to kidnap her and in rescuing her a second time, Charles is compromised. Only a betrothal will save his business and Bella’s reputation.
Mayhem, murder and long suppressed family secrets raise confusion and seemingly endless difficulties. Will the growing but unacknowledged love between Bella and her Scottish architect survive the evil Direlton engineers?
Bella Betrothal edition by Anne Stenhouse Literature Fiction eBooks
How refreshing--a romance set in Scotland that doesn't feature a bare-chested, kilted hero with a pseudo-gaelic name striding across rugged scenery. On the contrary, BELLA'S BETROTHAL takes place mainly in civilization, Edinburgh in the early part of the 19th century, and I hope Anne Stenhouse will use this fresh setting for future novels. I had looked forward to reading this book, because I enjoyed MARIAH'S MARRIAGE so much, and to begin with I wasn't disappointed. The dramatic opening encounter between hero and heroine promised an entertaining narrative, but as the story developed, I felt that the author was trying to put too much material into one novel. The recurring misunderstandings between the main characters are driven by difficulties in their respective pasts, and as these are revealed, they very nearly overwhelm the present action. Bella's treatment by her family, and her relationship with her mother, whose own past is shadowed, seem almost to belong to another novel, more sweeping in its scope. Anne Stenhouse has an inventive mind, as the unusual situations she creates demonstrate. She clearly has committed readers who will welcome new offerings from her; she should feel confident enough to keep some of her plot ideas in reserve. She will have plenty of opportunity to develop them in the future.Product details
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Bella Betrothal edition by Anne Stenhouse Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Bella’s Betrothal is about the granddaughter of an Earl who is sent to live with her aunt in Scotland when her reputation is ruined by rumors of an affair with a married man in London. The rumors are false, but her mother banishes her anyway, sending her on the long, perilous journey north without the protection of a male relative to escort her.
When the unscrupulous Lord Direlton hears of Bella’s pending arrival, he decides to kidnap her and have his way with her. He invites his buddies to partake, as well. Charles Lindsay is like a son to Bella’s uncle and wants nothing to do with the plot. He decides to rescue the girl, and falls in love with her at first sight. Part of him doesn’t believe the rumors and part of him doesn’t care about them. He’s already flaunting society by working as an architect, and Bella is working hard to clear her name. As time goes by and word arrives that her cousin is expecting while Bella is not, it becomes clear that Bella’s honor has not been compromised—until Direlton tries again to kidnap her and she and Charles are seen alone together late at night with their clothing rumpled. They must become betrothed to save both their honors.
I normally avoid historical romances. I absolutely hate anachronisms. There’s nothing worse than reading an historical book littered with modern idiom. When I expressed this opinion in an online discussion, Ms. Stenhouse challenged me to find an anachronism or modern idiom in her book, Bella’s Betrothal. I found one semi-questionable line that was so iffy, I didn’t even bookmark it.
Another of my pet peeves is the misuse of homonyms. One of the most confusing pairs is affect/effect. Rarely do I see the word effect used correctly as a verb. Yet, at twenty-seven percent of the way into the book, Charles says, “Give me the pen. I caused the damage, and I will effect a repair.” I almost fell out of my chair when I saw Ms. Stenhouse using “effect” correctly. Bravo! I have found a Regency author who not only avoids anachronisms, but knows how to write English grammatically! There must be something special about the Scottish school system, since that, I believe is where J. K. Rowling was also educated.
In addition to the historical consistency and good grammar, the characters are well-drawn and the action starts on page one and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout the book. Bella is never quite certain of Charles’s feelings for her, and Direlton and his men hover over them like the flaming sword of Damocles. I really enjoyed this book, and look forward to more accurate, well-written, page-burning historical fiction from Ms. Stenhouse.
I loved this book especially Anne's pacing and the way she writes.
The surprise ending left me completely satisfied that I had just finished a really good book.
The dialogue--particularly in the beginning--totally caught my attention. The necessary drama to keep the two lovebirds apart until the end of the romance was a bit tedious, at times. I mean, if a woman can have the crisp dialogue as happened in the beginning, why get all mushy and teary about whether he's really wanting to marry her. Just ask the man, outright!
Light on the sex, happy to say. Just enough to show why they'd continue dancing their parts.
I like Anne Stenhouse's work. Bella's Betrothal's plot is, like Stenhouse's Mariah's Marriage, unique, clever, and interesting. The author is highly skilled at character and scene development. Her dialog and scene description are superior. Every major and minor character's dialog, action, interaction and expression is appropriate and clear.
At the outset her heroine, Bella, finds herself crosswise with pre-Victorian conventions which cause her mother to banish her to Edinburgh, Scotland to live with her aunt and uncle.
The story features a component of danger and suspense throughout. Overlaying the good guy bad guy suspense another storyline focuses on the heroine's angst and insecurities caused by the rumor of her compromised morality and familial abandonment. Finding her HEA is enjoyable.
How refreshing--a romance set in Scotland that doesn't feature a bare-chested, kilted hero with a pseudo-gaelic name striding across rugged scenery. On the contrary, BELLA'S BETROTHAL takes place mainly in civilization, Edinburgh in the early part of the 19th century, and I hope Anne Stenhouse will use this fresh setting for future novels. I had looked forward to reading this book, because I enjoyed MARIAH'S MARRIAGE so much, and to begin with I wasn't disappointed. The dramatic opening encounter between hero and heroine promised an entertaining narrative, but as the story developed, I felt that the author was trying to put too much material into one novel. The recurring misunderstandings between the main characters are driven by difficulties in their respective pasts, and as these are revealed, they very nearly overwhelm the present action. Bella's treatment by her family, and her relationship with her mother, whose own past is shadowed, seem almost to belong to another novel, more sweeping in its scope. Anne Stenhouse has an inventive mind, as the unusual situations she creates demonstrate. She clearly has committed readers who will welcome new offerings from her; she should feel confident enough to keep some of her plot ideas in reserve. She will have plenty of opportunity to develop them in the future.
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