When Beatrix Waterbury's train is disrupted by a heist, scientist Norman Nesbit comes to her aid. After another encounter, he is swept up in the havoc she always seems to attract--including the attention of the men trying to steal his research--and they'll soon discover the curious way feelings can grow between two very different people in the midst of chaos.Another delightful tale of mishaps and misunderstandings!
Besides her characteristic humor, one of the best things about Turano's books is her supporting characters, and this book is no exception. Aunt Gladys was every bit the fun eccentric I was hoping for (and expecting), but the flock of ladies she's tutoring was a most amusing surprise. Theo is great; her relationship with Norman is fun, and I loved how enthusiastic she gets about etiquette books. Norman himself wasn't my favorite hero--he is (or at least, was, in the beginning) almost unbelievably oblivious to the people he should love most, but he grows significantly throughout the story. Oh, and for quirky animals in this book: cats. Not cute, cuddly kittens, but disturbing hordes of cats! (I love cats, but even I agree with Beatrix that these were exceptionally disconcerting).
Even in such a fun, lighthearted story, it was a bit disturbing to learn what a working woman could expect from being employed in a department store--and let me tell you, it wasn't equality, neither in wages nor fair treatment by bosses, fellow employees, and customers alike. Equality in the workplace has come a long, long way from the Gilded age.
Thank you Bethany House and NetGalley for the complimentary e-book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
American Heiresses
1. Flights of Fancy
2. Diamond in the Rough
3. Storing Up Trouble
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