Lord Shallow by Eileen PutmanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Eileen Putman's "Lord Shallow." The book's synopsis is somewhat vague so I wasn't entirely sure what to expect when I started reading, but it turned out to be a well-written story featuring interesting, well-developed characters, a unique setting on the Welsh island of Anglesey, and an engaging element of mystery.
There were quite a few characters and plot threads to keep track of as I read, but the author did a good job of pulling them all together without the story becoming confusing or overwhelming. In some ways it reminded me of an old-school romance in the vein of a Georgette Heyer novel, which may be why some reviewers found the story to be slow-paced or boring. However, there are a couple of open-door (though not especially steamy) love scenes, and this story is not as humorous as most of Heyer's work.
Overall, "Lord Shallow" was definitely not a typical British historical, and I found it to be refreshing in its differences. I recommend it for fans of historical romances who are looking for a change of pace from the typical Regencies with all of their ballroom scenes.
*ARC provided by the author/publisher via Hidden Gems Books. All opinions expressed are my own.
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