The Fortune Hunter by Daisy Goodwin. St. Martin's Press, an imprint of Headline Publishing Group, 2014. Fiction
What a refreshing twist in that the fortune hunter is a man, not a woman! Set in 1875 and beyond, this tale will satisfy Downton Abbeyish fans and those who like a well written romantic novel. Bay Middleton is the handsome, but untitled, military horseman of the title. Will plain, but wealthy, young Charlotte Baird capture his heart or is he only after her money? When the Empress of Austria, Elizabeth (Sisi), comes to England, her expert riding skills require an equally talented riding partner. Bay is suggested by none other than Earl Spencer himself. (Queen Victoria also makes an appearance as herself.) Of course, she is married, has grown children, and is definitely several social notches above even Charlotte and her friends. Lush details of fancy balls and elegant hunts provide the backdrops for the emotional ebb and flow. When Bay enters the Grand National race, both women show up to watch and the adventure is neatly tied up in a satisfying conclusion.
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