This multi-cultural romance novel set in England’s Regency era pulls you in from the very first page as you are introduced to Patience Jordan. Patience is sneaking into her home, dressed as a male servant, to feed her newborn son. Don’t be fooled into thinking it’s a light hearted, fairytale of romance. From the mysterious suicide of her late husband, to Patience being falsely accused of madness, to a potential love interest, this historical romance keeps readers intrigued.
One of the things that sets this book apart is that Riley does her research, providing support for her use of
multi-cultural heroines in her historical fiction. The reader can enjoy a tale
with accurate characters, and much needed representation for people of the
world. And Patience provides a smart, headstrong, courageous heroine we can all
stand behind.
Upon finishing Patience’s well deserved happy ending, readers will be ready to continue with Riley’s series of Rogues and Remarkable Women with book 2, An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler arriving to the Library shelves soon!
Fans of Netflix’s adaptation of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series are sure to enjoy this new series.
And if you haven’t binged through the series of Bridgerton books, start with The Duke and I today. The wit and charm of the characters just pours from the pages.
Sanditon by Jane Austen was her last, unfinished novel at the time of her passing. Many have tried to complete Austen’s work but few have accomplished her wit and view over the years. This 2020 series adaptation led by director Olly Blackburn takes a more edgy look at the story. This Regency drama features a Jamaican heiress, Miss Lambe, the Parker family, and unconventional Charlotte Heywood in the seaside village Sanditon. Similarly to Vanessa Riley's work, this series broadens the scope of traditional Regency storytelling to be more representative and accurate of the time period.
Historical fiction covers a wide range of periods, what’s
your favorite time period? What draws you into historical fiction?
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