Anne's Reviews > An Unsuitable Match

I loved this second book in the Duke of Strathmore series that features Lady Clarice and David Radley’s path to a happily ever after. Both are troubled by their pasts: Clarice by a secret that she has held since the death of her mother three years before and David by the stigma of his illegitimacy. I loved the poignancy of how David’s illegitimacy was handled and although he was always treated as a full member of the family how his beginnings profoundly affected not only his life but also the life of any future wife he chose. Clarice’s secret was handled in a delicate way that seemed believable for the times and I especially appreciated her blossoming from mourning into a vibrant lady when she was able to express her worries and still feel confident in David’s love. A villain, a meddling father, a supportive aunt, a family willing to help with match-making and a heartfelt romance made this book not only appealing but unforgettable. I am so looking forward to book three in this series.