A Note of Scandal Nicky Penttila 9781771303163 Books
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A desperate composer tricks a principled newspaper publisher into printing a false story, and then falls for him. How can she prove that she's worth a second chance?
--A 2013 RomCon Readers' Choice Finalist--
A Note of Scandal Nicky Penttila 9781771303163 Books
Olivia Delancey is a thinking woman living in a man’s world, a world that has no room for female intelligence and where her own parents have no room in their hearts (or purses) for her. When she composes music that she is especially proud of, an inspiring march, she has no one to share it with except her old music teacher, Martin Purdy, who is off fighting against the French. When he returns a broken man, wounded, and unable to marry Olivia’s friend because of his pennilessness, Olivia sets in a motion a plan to get him the resources he needs, provide him with motivation to get well, and also allow her music to be shared with a wider audience. She gets the march published in a London newspaper, but everyone believes that Martin is its composer. The song is a hit and the public clamors for more of the same. When it becomes apparent that Martin’s wounds prevent him from playing, doubts are cast on his ability to compose. In the meantime, Olivia begins a relationship with the newspaper’s publisher, William Marsh. What will happen if the truth comes out? Will the scandal mean the end of her father’s political career and, even more importantly, her relationship with Will?This was an enjoyable historical romance. Olivia reminded me somewhat of Jane Austen’s Emma, forever trying, in her own special way, to help others, even though somehow it never quite managed to work out exactly as she planned. It was nice to have a heroine with a brain. It was also interesting to have a heroine who was not as pure as snow—she had been intimate with the man she (and apparently the rest of the world) assumed she was going to marry. She is a bit of a rebel, even if she is limited in the ways she is able to show it. Olivia’s parents are pretty detestable as they only seem to care for themselves. I could have overlooked that part until, as part of their efforts to “economize,” they sell the one thing that meant the most to Olivia. Her Aunt Betsy was enlightened—she had figured out how to make her own way in a man’s world with a conveniently “incapacitated” husband. Olivia and Betsy were women ahead of their time. I also did not like Merry, Olivia’s friend, who was engaged to Martin. She turned out to be completely petty and unworthy of both Martin and Olivia.
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A Note of Scandal Nicky Penttila 9781771303163 Books Reviews
This novel is a unique and captivating look back in time. Penttilla takes the lives of quite a few individuals and shows how they intertwine, creating real lives and an amazing story. She doesn't stop there either. Love and heartbreak abound in this novel, where characters attempt to follow their hearts and themselves, against societal expectations.
This is a very well written story. It has a nice flow that fits with the storyline. The story and the writing progress in tandem with each other, not disconnected. Penttilla has created a very cohesive work that allows you to immerse yourself in it. This follows through into Penttilla's narrative and descriptions. Although vivid and demonstrative, Penttilla's descriptions remain unobtrusive. She uses them to enlighten her readers, rather than to overpower the story.
The characters in this novel are quite well developed. Not only are they interesting in their own rights, but they also fit within the stereotypes for the time period. I also appreciate that some of the characters were at war with themselves, weighing their desires against what is expected of them. This is something that remains within us, even today, yet is much less pronounced now than it was then. The interactions between these unique characters brought to light just how much `scandal' has changed over time.
Not only is this story itself interesting, but it makes you want to journey back in time. It is a heartbreaking story that you can relate to regardless of the expanse of time in between. That said, it's also one of the happiest and most empowering stories I've read in quite a while.
Please note that I received this novel free of charge from the author in exchange for an honest review
Combine Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe novels with Jane Austen, add a touch of Dickens and a modern sex scene, then you'll have the flavor of Nicky Penttila's Note of Scandal. The notes and scandals are far from predictable, and the writing's smooth and intelligent. Well-researched historical details add depth to plot and character, from the technology of the printing press to financial constraints on rich and poor, the poverty of returning soldiers and the ethically strained laws of politics in the aftermath of Waterloo. Martin Purdy struggles to recover from his physical and mental wounds, while Olivia Delancey schemes to please everyone, especially Martin and his fiancee, accidentally plotting her own downfall. If only Olivia had someone besides her music to love, but now even her promised betrothal's falling through. The men of this world respect women only as marriage fodder, and Olivia has no respect at all for their preconceptions.
My favorite scene is of newspaperman Will sketching the action in an age without photographers. Tourists stare at history in the making, and newspapers either report or devise the news. Meanwhile a pleasing marching tune keeps the story moving swiftly along. Olivia and Will have all the expected misunderstandings and more. And Olivia herself has to learn to recognize true friendship and become her own ally before story's end. Note of Scandal is an enjoyable romantic novel with that extra bit of historical backstory that brings an era as well as its people to life--a quick fun read.
Disclosure I received an ecopy during the author's blog tour with a request for my honest review.
Olivia Delancey is a thinking woman living in a man’s world, a world that has no room for female intelligence and where her own parents have no room in their hearts (or purses) for her. When she composes music that she is especially proud of, an inspiring march, she has no one to share it with except her old music teacher, Martin Purdy, who is off fighting against the French. When he returns a broken man, wounded, and unable to marry Olivia’s friend because of his pennilessness, Olivia sets in a motion a plan to get him the resources he needs, provide him with motivation to get well, and also allow her music to be shared with a wider audience. She gets the march published in a London newspaper, but everyone believes that Martin is its composer. The song is a hit and the public clamors for more of the same. When it becomes apparent that Martin’s wounds prevent him from playing, doubts are cast on his ability to compose. In the meantime, Olivia begins a relationship with the newspaper’s publisher, William Marsh. What will happen if the truth comes out? Will the scandal mean the end of her father’s political career and, even more importantly, her relationship with Will?
This was an enjoyable historical romance. Olivia reminded me somewhat of Jane Austen’s Emma, forever trying, in her own special way, to help others, even though somehow it never quite managed to work out exactly as she planned. It was nice to have a heroine with a brain. It was also interesting to have a heroine who was not as pure as snow—she had been intimate with the man she (and apparently the rest of the world) assumed she was going to marry. She is a bit of a rebel, even if she is limited in the ways she is able to show it. Olivia’s parents are pretty detestable as they only seem to care for themselves. I could have overlooked that part until, as part of their efforts to “economize,” they sell the one thing that meant the most to Olivia. Her Aunt Betsy was enlightened—she had figured out how to make her own way in a man’s world with a conveniently “incapacitated” husband. Olivia and Betsy were women ahead of their time. I also did not like Merry, Olivia’s friend, who was engaged to Martin. She turned out to be completely petty and unworthy of both Martin and Olivia.
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