Lady Eliza Sumner is on a mission. After losing her family, her
fiance, and her faith, the disappearance of her fortune is the last
straw. Now, masquerading as Miss Eliza Sumner, governess-at-large,
she's determined to find the man who ran off with her fortune,
reclaim the money, and head straight back to London.
Much to Mr. Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York
society--all the female ones, at least--are on him. Unfortunately
for all the matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no
plans to marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his
business afloat and raising his two children alone.
When Eliza's hapless attempts to regain her fortune put her right
in Hamilton's path, sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of
a common nemesis causes them to join forces, but with all their
plans falling by the wayside and their enemies getting the better
of them, it will take a riot of complications for Hamilton and
Eliza to realize that God just might have had a better plan in mind
all along.
"Set in New York City circa 1880, Turano's historical romance has
witty dialogue, a spunky heroine, a bounty of humor, and a
fast-paced plot. There are wonderful secondary characters, too,
including an ankle-biting boy, a relentlessly matchmaking mother,
and a full cast of despicable villains. A Change of Fortune
will make a delightful addition to any library." --Booklist
(starred review)
"Turano's charming story of losing and gaining both wealth and love
in 1880s New York City will certainly please fans of witty and
classic romance stories."--RT Book Review
"[A] delightfully lighthearted debut novel."--Desert
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Lady Eliza Sumner is on a mission. After losing her family, her
fiance, and her faith, the disappearance of her fortune is the last
straw. Now, masquerading as Miss Eliza Sumner, governess-at-large,
she's determined to find the man who ran off with her fortune,
reclaim the money, and head straight back to London.
Much to Mr. Hamilton Beckett's chagrin, all the eyes of New York
society--all the female ones, at least--are on him. Unfortunately
for all the matchmaking mothers and eligible daughters, he has no
plans to marry again, especially with his hands full keeping his
business afloat and raising his two children alone.
When Eliza's hapless attempts to regain her fortune put her right
in Hamilton's path, sparks instantly begin to fly. The discovery of
a common nemesis causes them to join forces, but with all their
plans falling by the wayside and their enemies getting the better
of them, it will take a riot of complications for Hamilton and
Eliza to realize that God just might have had a better plan in mind
all along.
"Set in New York City circa 1880, Turano's historical romance has
witty dialogue, a spunky heroine, a bounty of humor, and a
fast-paced plot. There are wonderful secondary characters, too,
including an ankle-biting boy, a relentlessly matchmaking mother,
and a full cast of despicable villains. A Change of Fortune
will make a delightful addition to any library." --Booklist
(starred review)
"Turano's charming story of losing and gaining both wealth and love
in 1880s New York City will certainly please fans of witty and
classic romance stories."--RT Book Review
"[A] delightfully lighthearted debut novel."--Desert
News
Jen Turano, author of A Change of Fortune, A Most Peculiar Circumstance, and A Talent for Trouble, is a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree in Clothing and Textiles. She is a member of ACFW and lives in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. Visit her website at www.jenturano.com.