Summary: Legacy of Love (Haven Manor #1.5) by Kristi Ann Hunter
When Sarah Gooding returned a
valuable brooch to the elderly Dowager Countess of Densbury, she had no idea it
would lead to a job as the lively woman's companion. Nor did she expect to
admire the Dowager's youngest grandson so much, even though the difference in
their stations means nothing will ever come of her daydreams.
Book Review: Legacy of Love (Haven Manor #1.5) by Kristi Ann Hunter
Grown-up foster child Sarah Gooding once
did The Dowager Countess of Densbury a huge favor finding her most prized possession,
a large amethyst brooch she had lost in the snow. This resulted in securing her
a position as the countess’ companion. One
of the tasks of this job is accompanying the countess to the weekly dinner with
her family. During the event she sits behind the piano hidden from view playing
music to entertain the family. Sarah dislikes them all, save for one, Randall
Everard who is The Countess’ grandson. Hidden behind the piano she
gets to listen in on quite the unsavory discussion when The Earl of Denbury is
trying to direct wealth towards his oldest son and heir at the expense of his
mother The Dowager Countess and later also his son, Randall.
We discover early on that the Dowager
Countess has a good heart, and that her grandson is her favorite. She tries to
encourage him to stop working for his father’s estate, which will never be his,
and start working for something of his own. Whenever he spends time with his grandmother
he tries to talk to her companion, but Sarah seems meek and shy so he doesn’t
know quite what to make of her. The Dowager Countess, however, encourages them
to spend time together even if Sarah is of a much lower standing than Randall
and any serious connection between them seems out of the question.
This story can be read as part of the
Christmas Heirloom collection or, like I did, as #1.5 in the Heaven Manor
series. Either way you are in for a treat. It is a quick and sweet read that will
easily get you into the Christmas mood. It is recommended for fans of Kristi
Ann Hunter’s other works and for readers of historical fiction in general.
My rating: 4 stars /5
(all opinions are my own)About The Author
Kristi Ann Hunter graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Computer
Science but always knew she wanted to write. In addition to several
pre-published contests, Kristi is a Rita award winner and has also been a
finalist in the INSPY, Christy, and GRW Maggie Award of Excellence. She lives
with her husband and three children in Georgia. Find her online at www.kristiannhunter.com.
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