The Nature of a Lady (The Secrets of the Isles Book #1)

The Nature of a Lady promises to be the start of another great series from Roseanna M. White. I found myself anxiously awaiting what would happen next and kept turning the pages late into the night. The characters were so unique and I easily fell in love with all of them. I can’t wait to see what the second book in the Secrets of the Isles series holds! Libby was so unlike any normal London lady. Doing her best to fit into a world where she didn’t belong was no easy task, but she tried. When her well meaning brother decides it’s in her best intrest to be married, he began pushing her into a marriage with his best friend, and that was the final icing on the cake. Hoping some time away will give everyone fresh perspective she embarks on an adventure to a place where her maid grew up. Mabena Moon is also Libby’s friend, and Libby knows that the little island where she grew up is the perfect place to escape and study a world so different than hers normal one. What she finds just might take her breath away. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Historical Fiction with a little mystery thrown in. White kept my interest the entire time and I enjoyed watching the interactions between the island characters, some friendly and some not so friendly. I am anxiously awaiting the next book where I can spend more time with them! I received a copy of this book from Bethany House Publishers and was in no way forced to post a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

I am ecstatic about this new series by Roseanna White, with a refreshing new setting and new friends (characters) that I look forward to knowing better over the next few books. Libby is a wonderful character. She's honest about who she is (and who she isn't) and how she looks at life, and she has a kind heart. She can be shy, but she longs for true friends and is stressed out by superficial conversation and conflict. She is a classic introvert and it was so refreshing to read an introverted character who didn't hate people, but longs for a true friend. I could appreciate her and Benna's friendship subplot from two different angles, both as someone who has longed for friendship and someone who has had her heartbroken and thus closed herself off to friendships. It was interesting watching that story unfold. I loved the way they navigated topics of science vs faith and the fact that they don't have to be in opposition to each other. YES! This is not talked about enough in the Christian realm. I am ecstatic about this new series by Roseanna White, with a refreshing new setting and new friends (characters) that I look forward to knowing better over the next few books. Libby is a wonderful character. She's honest about who she is (and who she isn't) and how she looks at life, and she has a kind heart. She can be shy, but she longs for true friends and is stressed out by superficial conversation and conflict. She is a classic introvert and it was so refreshing to read an introverted character who didn't hate people, but longs for a true friend. I could appreciate her and Benna's friendship subplot from two different angles, both as someone who has longed for friendship and someone who has had her heartbroken and thus closed herself off to friendships. It was interesting watching that story unfold. I loved the way they navigated topics of science vs faith and the fact that they don't have to be in opposition to each other. YES! This is not talked about enough in the Christian realm. The importance of names and how God knows us completely. I loved this because of the way the author explained God in a way the scientifically minded heroine would relate to. Between the new characters and setting, the mystery, the treasure hunting, the romance, and the history this made for a super fun read and I am very excited to read the supporting characters' stories in the upcoming books. I received an advanced copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing it. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The Nature of a Lady The Secret of the Isles #1 By Roseanna M White Lady Elizabeth Sinclair, known as Libby to her family and friends, well if she had any friends, is planning an escape. Her brother is determined to see her married to a man she absolutely can't stand, well maybe he's not that bad, but she doesn't want to marry him. And with time she hopes her brother can be persuaded that Libby doesn't need to be married off to his closest friend. So with her microscope in tow, she plans to spend the summer examining the flora and fauna that can be found on the Isles of Scilly. But Libby's plans are soon upended when strangers start delivering parcels to her cottage for "Elizabeth". There is just one problem she is the wrong Elizabeth and she is quickly caught up in something which she is unprepared to face. Oliver Tremayne calls the Isles of Scilly home as has his family for generations. He is content with the life he's living - a gentleman of no importance to most of England and a clergyman to his own. But when his sister disappears he finds that she has somehow created a mess that has caught Lady Elizabeth in its web. To get to the truth and to protect Libby from whatever Beth has done he will have to work together with Libby and her "maid" Mabena to unravel this mystery. But more than mistaken identity is at play as they soon discover. Legends of pirate treasure have brought danger to the Isles and where danger lurks anything can happen. The Nature of a Lady is the first book in Roseanna M White's newest series - The Secret of the Isles. And believe me when I say this is a not-to-be-missed book. If you have ever read her in the past you will not be disappointed as a new cast of characters takes the stage. I loved getting to know Oliver, Libby, Mabena, Casek, Mamm-wynn, and Tas-gwyn. And Libby's brother Bram - well you'll have to decide for yourself your feelings about him - I will say he is a tad grumpy - especially when Libby sets out to foil his plans for her future. If you love Historical Fiction and Romance you will want to move this book to the top of your TBR list. And who can resist a treasure hunt that might discover the greatest treasure of all - love? I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.