A Bit of Rough

A Regency romance with a political slant, bringing into focus the changes taking place in the post-Napoleonic War era, this novel is somewhat on the steamy side. Lady Honora has very strong views regarding the less than stellar rights of women, especially once they are married. For that reason she has stringently avoided the gentlemen who would court her, not to mention the state of connubial bliss. Lucas Delgado, on the other hand, is living as a foreigner in England, despite his father's close ties with members of parliament and he is only too aware of discrimination and the distrust of members of the public. Both Honora and Lucas write for an illegal newssheet, decrying the political practices of the day, thereby putting their lives at risk. When a delivery of Honora's contribution goes amiss and she finds herself locked in a closet with Lucas, sparks fly in spite of their dark surroundings. There is wit and humor in this novel, as well as a heart-wrenching romance when Honora realizes just how much danger Lucas is in, but the novel does end on an interesting if somewhat unconventional note. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.