Lord of Night By Erica Ridley
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Lord of Night By Erica Ridley
Rogues to Riches Series
Regency Romance
STORY-LINE LORD OF NIGHT BY ERICA RIDLEY:
Miss Dahlia Grenville and Simon Spaulding, featured in Lord Of Night, represent poplar opposites in regard to the law. Dahlia, a Lady of the Ton and headmistress of the impoverished St. Giles School For Girls, sees the need of her school to save girls from the street. As a result she's willing to do whatever necessary to get funding for the school from begging, asking members of society, and theft. She sees the world in shades of gray because nothing is ever strictly black and white in the law or the world.
Simon Spaulding, Inspector with the Bow Street Runners, sees the world in black and white with only law and lawless with nothing in-between. He's dedicated, upright, moral, and determined to bring each criminal to justice. His world's rocked on meeting headmistress Dahlia Grenville. He sees a beautiful young woman trying to help underprivileged girls make a better life. Little does he realize the criminal he's chasing is none other than the love of his life, Dahlia. Simon has a moral dilemma he must reconcile. What will he do? My review of Lord of Night follows.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
In Lord Of The Night we see characters from the earlier books as the story continues of the rogues of society. Lord of Night feature Simon and Dahlia. What a dilemma Simon has on his hands. Born on the wrong side of the blanket to a courtesan and Marquess, his life has been one of jealousy, pain, injustice, and denial. As a result, he does not see the gray areas of crime or life. To Simon you are either guilty or not guilty where no justification condones breaking the law. Simon's a man torn by emotions. A childhood of denial by his wealthy father and hiding their existence from the Marquis' family and the ton, developed Simon into an upright honorable man. But Simon must learn to how to add compassion to his book of rules in Lord Of The Night.
Falling for a gracious Headmistress seems the highlight of his life until he learns her secrets. Watching Simon come to terms with his past, I felt great satisfaction; for he learns from Dahlia how to feel compassion, reasoning, and not hold jealousy or hurt in his heart . He realizes his birth and childhood gave a purpose in life; to become a better man and make something of himself.
As member of the ton, Dahlia almost lost her place due to her determination to help the poor and needy girls of the street. Relying on donations to keep the school running, staying one step ahead of the bill collectors, and out of debtor's prison, she had to resort to desperate measures. Pilfering small value items from members of the ton was a last resort. How can she tell Simon who she really is and what she has done?
Filing this story with emotion, conflict, and moral obligation, I found Lord of Night an entertaining read. Ridley developed the characters skillfully as they grew through the story. With a many layered plot, Ridley brought the plot thread smoothly together to a surprising and satisfying finish. I found the pace correct for the length of the book and the scene transition smooth. Showing the depth of disparity in social classes, she demonstrates the life, the world, and justice must sometimes appear in shades of gray; nothing is always black or white, there is a middle road. How sad the wealthy saw these girls beneath the pale and less than human.
LORD OF NIGHT RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
I found Lord Of The Night a sold well-written regency romance and a great addition to the Rogues to Riches series. I recommend this book for mature young adults and adults as it has intense steamy love scenes.
FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE:
Additionally, I received this book from the author and Netgalley and I chose to voluntarily review the book with an honest romance book reviews. Lastly, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on-line and on my blog, are my opinions. No one influenced my voluntary romance book reviews.
Regency Romance
STORY-LINE LORD OF NIGHT BY ERICA RIDLEY:
Miss Dahlia Grenville and Simon Spaulding, featured in Lord Of Night, represent poplar opposites in regard to the law. Dahlia, a Lady of the Ton and headmistress of the impoverished St. Giles School For Girls, sees the need of her school to save girls from the street. As a result she's willing to do whatever necessary to get funding for the school from begging, asking members of society, and theft. She sees the world in shades of gray because nothing is ever strictly black and white in the law or the world.
Simon Spaulding, Inspector with the Bow Street Runners, sees the world in black and white with only law and lawless with nothing in-between. He's dedicated, upright, moral, and determined to bring each criminal to justice. His world's rocked on meeting headmistress Dahlia Grenville. He sees a beautiful young woman trying to help underprivileged girls make a better life. Little does he realize the criminal he's chasing is none other than the love of his life, Dahlia. Simon has a moral dilemma he must reconcile. What will he do? My review of Lord of Night follows.
CHARACTERS, PLOTTING, AND DEVELOPMENT:
In Lord Of The Night we see characters from the earlier books as the story continues of the rogues of society. Lord of Night feature Simon and Dahlia. What a dilemma Simon has on his hands. Born on the wrong side of the blanket to a courtesan and Marquess, his life has been one of jealousy, pain, injustice, and denial. As a result, he does not see the gray areas of crime or life. To Simon you are either guilty or not guilty where no justification condones breaking the law. Simon's a man torn by emotions. A childhood of denial by his wealthy father and hiding their existence from the Marquis' family and the ton, developed Simon into an upright honorable man. But Simon must learn to how to add compassion to his book of rules in Lord Of The Night.
Falling for a gracious Headmistress seems the highlight of his life until he learns her secrets. Watching Simon come to terms with his past, I felt great satisfaction; for he learns from Dahlia how to feel compassion, reasoning, and not hold jealousy or hurt in his heart . He realizes his birth and childhood gave a purpose in life; to become a better man and make something of himself.
As member of the ton, Dahlia almost lost her place due to her determination to help the poor and needy girls of the street. Relying on donations to keep the school running, staying one step ahead of the bill collectors, and out of debtor's prison, she had to resort to desperate measures. Pilfering small value items from members of the ton was a last resort. How can she tell Simon who she really is and what she has done?
Filing this story with emotion, conflict, and moral obligation, I found Lord of Night an entertaining read. Ridley developed the characters skillfully as they grew through the story. With a many layered plot, Ridley brought the plot thread smoothly together to a surprising and satisfying finish. I found the pace correct for the length of the book and the scene transition smooth. Showing the depth of disparity in social classes, she demonstrates the life, the world, and justice must sometimes appear in shades of gray; nothing is always black or white, there is a middle road. How sad the wealthy saw these girls beneath the pale and less than human.
LORD OF NIGHT RECOMMENDATION: STARS 4
I found Lord Of The Night a sold well-written regency romance and a great addition to the Rogues to Riches series. I recommend this book for mature young adults and adults as it has intense steamy love scenes.
FINALLY, PLEASE NOTE:
Additionally, I received this book from the author and Netgalley and I chose to voluntarily review the book with an honest romance book reviews. Lastly, book reviews of any novel are dependent on the book review author’s opinion. Consequently, all book reviews on-line and on my blog, are my opinions. No one influenced my voluntary romance book reviews.
