“I think you'll have to marry me, Miss Fielding." "To save your reputation?" Derek grinned, bending to kiss the flash of pale throat revealed by the robe. "Someone has to make a respectable man of me.”

Derek Craven, the man you are. I can see why he’s a fan favorite. Sara is a really sweet FMC and, though I understand her upbringing makes her a bit shy and not as asserting as I would’ve liked, she’s a pleasant character to follow. This book is truly a product of its time (early 90’s) so read with caution.

“I was an elder sister before I was a wife, and for longer, and that’s a shape I can’t easily shake.”

Outside of the convoluted magic system that I didn't fully understand, this book made me cry. Such a beautiful love between sisters etched across those pages. Still makes me weepy to think about it.

Piers took a leisurely look at Linnet. There was the beauty, sure enough. But it didn't detract from the intelligence in her eyes. And in his opinion the slightly cynical lilt in her voice just made her all the more beautiful, as if Aphrodite had been crossed with Athena.

What a delightful historical romance. I enjoyed spending time with Piers and Linnet, and with the entire cast of characters. Linnet is a sensible and at times cynical heroine who is a perfect match for our curmudgeon Dr. House stand-in, Piers. Their banter? Exquisite.