Beauty and the Beast plot in historical English romance genre.I've read a few historical romance novels with this theme, but it was very lightly played because outside of the first night meeting between Lydia and Lord Edward and the initial shock of the facial scars, we don't revisit the imperfections much. This is really a meeting of two passions, one for painting and art while the other is obsessed wiTh scientific study. There were hints to Mr. Chuck Darwin's life work and world travels with a little hint of tragedy with Captain Cook's disastrous end in the Hawaiian Isles. So I liked the book with all of its hints of well researched background which should put this is historical fiction and not just in the romance section of the bookstore.377 pages and borrowed from the library3 stars this i heard on audio . have the paperback also. I have the paperback , loved the audio. Meet the Earl at Midnight was an amazing book full of so much more then a quick romance. The two main characters, Edward and Lydia are two very different but similar people in many ways. They are from different stations in life, however neither really care what society says about them. Edward is “The Phantom of London.” He gains that title, among others, after he has a horrific run in with pirates. Edward is an Earl in London and cares not for his title and standings in society. He is in love with science and all that it has to offer, that is until a need to have an heir starts to become unavoidable. Lydia is the step-daughter to a man that works for the Earl. She is also the pawn in a man’s world after her step-brother tries to steal from Sanford Shipping and then tries to cover it up Her step-father is just as worse . He is very very discusting i wanted to go right throught the story and slap him. now on the heroine. Gina. Lydia is the step-daughter to a man that works for the Earl. She is also the pawn in a man’s world after her step-brother tries to steal from Sanford Shipping and then tries to cover it up. Lydia is quick on her feet. She is stubborn, beautiful and has a great sense of humor. She is shocked to find out what her step-father has planned for her and is not overly happy about any of it. Lydia is an extremely talented painter who wants to sell her paintings and become famous. I loved the banter between Edward and Lydia. They had me giggling and shaking my head at them and their humor throughout the book. For two people who had just met, they sure seemed to be able to tease and jest with each other easily. I loved Gina’s writing! She is a very talented author who captures your attention from the very first page and you cannot put her book down. Lydia sees what Edward is doing and she wants to help him be recognized so she sends some papers to the king. meanwhile Edwards mother , the countess, whats to mold Lydia to what a countess should be and how to act. Also at the time the noblility use to wear Powder in the hair and Edward tells his mother NO POWDER IN LYDS HAIR. They do get married and things go along fantasticly. One thing leads to another and Edwards gets a missive from the King and he knows it was Lydia. He tells her to pack her bags and Leave the House the land and even England . A month Passes and Lydia is in the news . Edwards is beside himself . He wants Lydia back.Get the story to see if he leaves and go on the expedition, do them make up , does Lydia become a success with her painting . Do they have a family
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What a wonderful, romantic movie this would be! Especially that ending scene.
—Aaron
Interesting take on the "Beauty and the Beast" A good story to read
—c00ki3b33
