INBLOOM - Shop now
$7.99

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Sold by Hachette Book Group. Price set by seller.

Audiobook Price: $19.10

Save: $6.61 (35%)

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Elizabeth Hoyt
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Lord of Darkness (Maiden Lane Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Elizabeth Hoyt (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,452 ratings
Editors' pick Best Romance
See all formats and editions
WHEN STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT

He lives in the shadows. As the mysterious masked avenger known as the Ghost of St. Giles, Godric St. John's only goal is to protect the innocent of London. Until the night he confronts a fearless young lady pointing a pistol at his head-and realizes she is his wife . . .

BECOME LOVERS . . .

Lady Margaret Reading has vowed to kill the Ghost of St. Giles-the man who murdered her one true love. Returning to London, and to the man she hasn't seen since their wedding day, Margaret does not recognize the man behind the mask. Fierce, commanding, and dangerous, the notorious Ghost of St. Giles is everything she feared he would be-and so much more . . .

DESIRE IS THE ULTIMATE DANGER

When passion flares, these two intimate strangers can't keep from revealing more of themselves than they had ever planned. But when Margaret learns the truth-that the Ghost is her husband-the game is up and the players must surrender . . . to the temptation that could destroy them both.
Previous slide of product details
  1. Book 5 of 12
    Maiden Lane
  2. Print length
    387 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Grand Central Publishing
  5. Publication date
    February 26, 2013
  6. File size
    1.0 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next slide of product details

Shop this series

See full series
This option includes 10 books. This option includes 12 books. See included books
Shop this series
There are 12 books in this series.
Bundle price: Kindle price
$23.97
Bundle price: Kindle price
$39.95
Bundle price: Kindle price
$79.90
Bundle price: Kindle price
$95.88
By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use.

This option includes 3 books.

This option includes 5 books.

This option includes 10 books.

This option includes 12 books.

Something went wrong.
Please try again.
Maiden Lane Book 1 - Book 10
Maiden Lane Book 1 - Book 12
Bundle price: Kindle price
$23.97
Bundle price: Kindle price
$39.95
Bundle price: Kindle price
$79.90
Bundle price: Kindle price
$95.88
By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use.

Customers also bought or read

Page 1 of 1Start overPage 1 of 1
Previous page
Next page
Loading...

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Thank God his wife is a terrible shot. That is the first thought that crosses Godric St. John’s mind when he unexpectedly encounters an armed and very cranky Margaret “Megs” St. John in London’s most dangerous neighborhood. To her credit, Megs has no idea she is shooting at her husband; she is really trying to put a hole in the Ghost of Saint Giles. Two years earlier, the Ghost of Saint Giles killed Roger Fraser-Burnsby, and Megs vowed she would one day exact revenge on the man who murdered the love of her life. Of course, Megs had another reason for coming to London. After their wedding, nearly two years ago, Megs and Godric have lived separate lives, but now Megs is determined to seduce her husband into giving her the one thing she desperately wants: a baby. But what to do now that she realizes her husband is the same man she has sworn to kill? The fifth installment in Hoyt’s impeccably written, Georgian-set Maiden Lane series delivers plenty of swashbuckling thrills and wry wit, while the exquisitely crafted chemistry between Megs and Godric is pure passion. --John Charles

Review

"Lord of Darkness...illuminates Hoyt's boundless imagination... readers will adore this story."―RT Book Reviews

"Hoyt's writing is imbued with great depth of emotion."―Publishers Weekly on Lord of Darkness

"I adore the Maiden Lane series, and this fifth book is a very welcome addition to the series . . . [It's] sexy and sweet all at the same time . . . This can be read as a standalone, but I adore each book in this series and encourage you to start from the beginning." ―USA Today's Happy Ever After Blogon Lord of Darkness

"Lord of Darkness is classic Elizabeth Hoyt, meaning it's unique, engaging, and leaves readers on the edge of their seats, waiting for the next book . . . an incredible addition to the fantastic Maiden Lane series. I Joyfully Recommend Godric and Megs's tale, for it's an amazing, well-crafted story with an intriguing plot and a lovely, touching romance that I want to enjoy again and again and again . . . simply enchanting!"―JoyfullyReviewed.com on Lord of Darkness

"Beautifully written . . . a truly fine piece of storytelling and a novel that deserves to be read and enjoyed." ― TheBookBinge.com on Lord of Darkness

"Wondrous, magical and joyous -- a read to remember."― RT Book Reviews on Darling Beast

"Richly drawn characters fill the pages of this emotionally charged mix of mystery and romance."―Publishers Weekly on Duke of Midnight

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! There is enchantment in the Maiden Lane series, not just the fairy tales Hoyt infuses into the memorable romances, but the wonder of love combined with passion, unique plotlines and unforgettable characters." ―RT Book Reviews on Duke of Midnight

"4 1/2 Stars! Top Pick! Innovative, emotional, sensual... Hoyt's beautiful blending of the essential elements of a fairy tale into a stunning love story enhances this delicious 'keeper.'" ―RT Book Reviews on Thief of Shadows

"An expert blend of scintillating romance and mystery... The romance between the beautiful and quick-witted Isabel and the masked champion of the downtrodden propels this novel to the top of its genre."―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review, on Thief of Shadows

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007ZFPRL0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (February 26, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 387 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0749958162
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,452 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Elizabeth Hoyt

Elizabeth Hoyt

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Elizabeth Hoyt is a New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical romance, including reader favorite, The Raven Prince. She also writes deliciously fun contemporary romance under the name Julia Harper. Born in New Orleans, but raised in the frigid winters of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Elizabeth was fortunate to travel extensively when she was growing up and lived in St. Andrews, Scotland; Oxford England; and Kawasaki, Japan. She went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she not only earned a degree in anthropology but also met Mr. Hoyt. Some years later, after a short pause to birth and raise two children, Elizabeth realized that she really wasn't qualified to do anything but Make up Stories and started writing.

Elizabeth now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with three untrained canines, a garden in constant need of weeding, and, of course, Mr. Hoyt.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
1,452 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers find the story gripping and poignant. They appreciate the well-developed characters and their finely drawn personalities. The writing is praised as great and creative. Many describe the book as heartwarming and generous. However, opinions differ on the humor and steamy content - some find it humorous and enjoyable, while others consider it forced and silly.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

Story qualityCharacter developmentWriting qualityPacingHeartwarmingHumorSteamy content
71 customers mention "Story quality"71 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the gripping storylines and nice plot points. They find the scenes together engaging, especially their first kiss. The storytelling is well-received, with detailed settings that bring the scenes to life. Overall, readers appreciate the poignant tale of two people who lost their true loves.

"...It is such a refreshing change from the Regency era (though I do love those!) that I always feel like I'm stepping into a new and exciting world...." Read more

"...I like good plot, romance, and really good and interesting characters. This series does that." Read more

"...These men dress up as harlequins, carry swords and move acrobatically through the rooftops and alleyways of St. Giles protecting the innocent and..." Read more

"...Godric is older, serious and scarred. This is definitely a nice girl/nice guy story. I love that she is won over by his intrinsic goodness...." Read more

53 customers mention "Character development"49 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the well-developed characters in the book. They find them interesting and finely drawn, with character-driven love scenes. The plot is steady and the villain is not obvious. Readers enjoy Meg as a heroine, who is plucky and goes after what she wants. The backstory reveals more of her everyday personality, making her more likeable.

"...that I have come to expect from a Hoyt romance: unconventional and flawed characters, tons of chemistry, multiple plotlines that come together as a..." Read more

"...I like good plot, romance, and really good and interesting characters. This series does that." Read more

"...Elizabeth Hoyt is very good at creating complex, interesting characters. These two don't seem to go together, but somehow it works...." Read more

"...The plot was steady and the villain was not obvious, which is always good...." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing quality"27 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality and characters. They find the book easy to read, with a detailed narrative and authentic storytelling. The author's skill in crafting an engaging story draws readers into the time and setting.

"...She is kind, determined, and very intelligent. Her main reasons for coming to London are to get pregnant and to get revenge for her fiance's murder...." Read more

"...Elizabeth Hoyt is very good at creating complex, interesting characters. These two don't seem to go together, but somehow it works...." Read more

"...As the saying goes needs must. The writing is solid, the descriptions and historical side of the story are marvelous and the set up for the next..." Read more

"...Loved the action, the characters, and the story. Read in one sitting. Everyone loves a real hero." Read more

24 customers mention "Pacing"24 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it creative, original, and refreshing. The characters are likeable and their relationship seems fair. Readers appreciate the love scenes and action scenes. They also like the letters between Megs and Godric.

"...long-awaited (at least it felt like a long time to me) continuation of the Maiden Lane series...." Read more

"...Godric was incredible. There were times I just wanted to hug him to make him feel better...." Read more

"...on pre-order because I know her books are always going to feature a beautiful, believable connection between the hero and heroine, accompanied by an..." Read more

"Fast paced, exciting, romantic. Loved the action, the characters, and the story. Read in one sitting. Everyone loves a real hero." Read more

6 customers mention "Heartwarming"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and romantic. They appreciate the kind, generous, and honorable characters. The story of loss, growth, and a renewed openness to life and love is also mentioned.

"...I think Megs is a classic Hoyt heroine. She is kind, determined, and very intelligent...." Read more

"...his story since I was able to gradually discover his kind, honorable nature...." Read more

"...-driven love scenes, and heroes and heroines who are unique, flawed, honorable and believably human even inside the heightened reality of romance..." Read more

"...He only seems uncaring, but in fact, has a very generous heart. Both our heroine and our hero are trying to deal with the pain of lost loved ones...." Read more

12 customers mention "Humor"8 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the humor in the book. Some find the dialogue witty and lighthearted, with fun characters and a good start. Others find it forced, silly, and forgettable.

"...Oh, and I failed to mention that the beginning of the book was really funny. Sure way to get a great review from me?..." Read more

"...If anyone else had written this story, it would've been forced and laughable...." Read more

"...The dialogue is clever and witty...." Read more

"...entertaining read with just the right amount of humor and lightheartedness. Ms. Hoyt delivers...looking forward to the next installment!" Read more

7 customers mention "Steamy content"4 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's steamy content. Some find it intense and intense, while others say it's not overly sexy.

"...That was unexpected, tense, and scorchingly hot. Everything you could ask for in a first kiss between lovers...." Read more

"...FYI, the book is hot and steamy but not ridiculously so. I highly recommend reading all of Hoyts books...." Read more

"...It's just really steamy, cute romance and talks about a second chance a love. Elizabeth Hoyt knows how to write." Read more

"...The sex is quite steamy, if that's a factor for readers, but I thought it was aesthetically well done. The dialogue is clever and witty...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed and romantic.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    4.5 Stars

    I absolutely adore Elizabeth Hoyt's writing and have been a fan of hers ever since I read her debut, The Raven Prince. Her current series, Maiden Lane, is shaping up to be some of her best work yet and Lord of Darkness really helps with that distinction. It has everything that I have come to expect from a Hoyt romance: unconventional and flawed characters, tons of chemistry, multiple plotlines that come together as a cohesive whole, spicy sex scenes, and the unique setting.

    For this book, Elizabeth Hoyt provided readers with two characters who have had a hard time in the series: Margaret "Megs" Reading and Godric St. John. Fans of the series will recognize Megs and Godric from earlier books which is helpful for reading this one, but I don't think it is necessary. These two have both dealt with serious personal losses and were forced to marry one another years ago. Now, they are getting the opportunity to really connect with each other and try to make a happy life for themselves despite their earlier tragedies.

    Megs has had a difficult time that really shows her strength of character. Her fiance was murdered earlier in the series and, because she was pregnant, she was convinced to marry Godric in order to prevent scandal. Unfortunately, all the drama caused Megs to miscarry her baby shortly after the wedding, and she has been grieving for it, and her fiance, ever since. I think Megs is a classic Hoyt heroine. She is kind, determined, and very intelligent. Her main reasons for coming to London are to get pregnant and to get revenge for her fiance's murder. She approaches both tasks with stubborn resourcefulness though not always with the most logic. I really admired how she reacted to the changes in her plans and thought her handling of Godric and his grief was respectful and loving.

    The hero, Godric St. John, had the misfortune of watching his beloved first wife die a slow, painful death from disease for nine years. Like many, he reacted to this tragedy by shutting himself off from society and his family. He really is a depressed, lonely man who feels like he will never find happiness again. But, Megs's surprise arrival in London turns his world upside down in the best way. He slowly becomes attached to her and shows off his protective side. There are also moments late in the book where Godric shows how sexy and confident he can be as a hero.

    I always believe that characters should go on some type of journey (physical or emotional) over the course of a book and both of the protagonists do that in Lord of Darkness. Megs and Godric have to come to terms with their grief and eventually strive to find someone else that they can love even after thinking, for years, that they never would. This book also focused on the journey they make as a couple by taking a marriage of convenience and making a true marriage of love.

    Like most of the Maiden Lane books, this book deals with the Ghost of St. Giles, a mysterious 18th century "superhero" who takes care of the downtrodden in London's most impoverished neighborhoods. I have really enjoyed these plots and how they have been used to connect the different romances. Fans of the series will be excited to know more about the Ghost(s) and their history. Also, there is the appearance of a third Ghost who, I think, will make for an interesting hero down the road.

    One of my favorite aspects of this series, and all of Ms. Hoyt's books, is the Georgian England setting. I absolutely adore the descriptions that appear from the clothes to the hair to the locations. It is such a refreshing change from the Regency era (though I do love those!) that I always feel like I'm stepping into a new and exciting world. The setting also allows Ms. Hoyt to showcase a mix of different classes which is a main focus of the Maiden Lane books. There are a variety of social issues discussed in the series such as child labor, prostitution, poverty, and education of the lower classes. And I think this along with everything else I mentioned in the review just helps push the book into a different realm of creativity and storytelling.
    5 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • ajabezer
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Ghost of St Giles
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I am of fan of those who wear a mask....Batman, Phantom, Lone Ranger, Zorro, and yes, the Ghost of St. Giles. It is interesting in its historical setting. What I like about this is that the Ghost could possibly be a mantle handed down generation to generation. I like that three men have taken up this mantle. Each man had his own reason. Another thing I liked about this is that the couple are both grieving a lost love. Again each one has their own form of grief. This also shows that it is not time that heals a wound, but what we choose to do with that time that gives the chance for healing. However, I will confess that I enjoyed the previous installment, Thief of Shadows, more than this one. I am also looking forward to the next installment and learning about the whys of what made that hero decide to become the Ghost of St Giles and how he will cope with the heroine who no doubt already knows who he is based on our sneak peak.
    I had an afterthought two days after posting this review. The hero of this installment is first introduced in the first book of the Maiden Lane series, Wicked Intentions. Now you don't have to read that book to enjoy this one, but it does give you insight into the hero of Lord of Darkness. In the first book he is the good friend of that book's hero. I wasn't going to read the whole Maiden Lane series. I jumped from the first book to the fourth because I was eager to read about the Ghost. With the sneak peak to the next book, I decided to read the second book. In that book there is more insight into the hero of book six coming out in October. I like good plot, romance, and really good and interesting characters. This series does that.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Pamela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read in the Maiden Lane series
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    This book is a long-awaited (at least it felt like a long time to me) continuation of the Maiden Lane series. I have enjoyed all of the books so far, and I love the historical setting juxtaposing London's grimy, dangerous St. Giles with the aristocracy. All of the characters in the series have some connection to a home for foundling children located in St. Giles, and the "Ghost of St. Giles" plays a role in all as well. In the last two books, including this one, we meet the men behind the mask. These men dress up as harlequins, carry swords and move acrobatically through the rooftops and alleyways of St. Giles protecting the innocent and fighting crime. If you have read the whole series yet, I envy you and encourage you to do so, though it is not entirely necessary to enjoy each installment.
    In the Lord of Darkness, we learn that there is more than one Ghost. Godric St. John lost his beloved wife after a long illness and has been manipulated/blackmailed into marrying Lady Margaret Redding, sister of the hero of an earlier book in the series. Margaret's brother knows that Godric is the Ghost, and threatens to reveal his identity if he does not marry Lady Margaret, or Megs, who is pregnant with the child of a man recently found murdered in St. Giles. The book begins two years later, after the forced wedding. We learn that Megs miscarried soon after and retire to the country. Godric, meanwhile, has continue to dress up as the Ghost and live a solitary, lonely existence in a crumbling mansion in London.
    In my excitement about the new book, I regularly visited the author's website, where I read the letters that Megs and Godric had begun to write to one another during the time of their separation. Check those out before you begin the book, they are like a bonus prologue.
    Both Godric and Megs have lost the love of their life and both doubt whether they will ever love again. Complicating matters, Megs believes that the Ghost of St. Giles murdered her lover, and she wants to seek revenge on the Ghost. She, of course, does not know that Godric is the Ghost. She returns to London to be reunited with her husband, and consummate the marriage in hopes of getting pregnant again, as well as to seek her revenge.
    Godric's world is turned upside down when Megs arrives, and he is forced to confront the loneliness of his existence, and how he has pushed away those who would care for him. Megs eventually learns that Godric is the Ghost, and she quickly believes that he was not the murderer, but is still hellbent on finding the true murderer.
    Through the course of the book, Megs and Godric have to confront their own pasts and let them go. They feel guilt, fear and excitement at a future without continuously grieving for their lost loves. Eventually, they are able to move fully into the future, solve all of the mysteries, and because this is romance, live happily ever after.
    My only real criticism is that based on certain things that were said in the last book, I believed that Megs' lover had been a bad guy, who she was lucky to be rid of, but that did not appear to be the case. I kept waiting for it to come up, but it appears from this book that he was an innocent victim. I do get angry with characters who insist on taking unnecessary and extreme risks with their physical safety, and I felt that both Megs and Godric did that a few times in this book. Not quite TSTL, but getting into that territory.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Dlassie
    5.0 out of 5 stars OK
    Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    The book is OK but not up to her usual standards. I had difficulty staying with it to read it to the end. I kept leaving it to read another book and then would go back and read it some more
    Report
  • Beatriz Prado
    5.0 out of 5 stars suspiros
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 30, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    cara, se liga nesse enredo:
    século XVIII. o herói é um justiceiro mascarado que anda pelas ruas de Londres à noite salvando a população marginalizada e é conhecido como Ghost of St. Giles. entretanto ninguém sabe muito sobre ele, então há lendas vangloriando seus atos, mas também há suspeitas de que ele seja um bandido. de dia, nosso mocinho é um lorde, claro. a treta começa quando ele precisa casar as pressas com a mocinha, que foi comprometida pelo noivo (que ela ama) e que foi assassinado. não sabem quem matou o cara, mas a polícia (claro) suspeita do Ghost of St. Giles, claro. então, temos esse cenário: a mocinha de luto, casando com um cara que ela não ama, jurando vingança pelo falecido amado, mas o que ela não sabe é que está casando com o cara que ela jurou matar! o casamento deles é de faixada e o amigo do mocinho que pede para ele casar com a irmã comprometida. ela fica morando no campo e ele na cidade. agora, dois anos depois do casamento, ela volta pra cidade com um objetivo em mente: engravidar. sim (!!!!!!)

    logo, temos um milhão de tropes aqui: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, arranged marriage, mutual pining, marriage of convenience, trying to kill ops fell in love.

    amei essa leitura e adoro essa serie! recomendo demais Elizabeth Hoyt!!! e a edição tem um stepback belíssimo!

    quotes:

    Primeira frase do livro: The night Godric St. John saw his wife for the first time since their marriage two years previously, she was aiming a pistol at his head. (!)
    Customer image
    Beatriz Prado
    5.0 out of 5 stars
    suspiros

    Reviewed in Brazil on November 30, 2022
    cara, se liga nesse enredo:
    século XVIII. o herói é um justiceiro mascarado que anda pelas ruas de Londres à noite salvando a população marginalizada e é conhecido como Ghost of St. Giles. entretanto ninguém sabe muito sobre ele, então há lendas vangloriando seus atos, mas também há suspeitas de que ele seja um bandido. de dia, nosso mocinho é um lorde, claro. a treta começa quando ele precisa casar as pressas com a mocinha, que foi comprometida pelo noivo (que ela ama) e que foi assassinado. não sabem quem matou o cara, mas a polícia (claro) suspeita do Ghost of St. Giles, claro. então, temos esse cenário: a mocinha de luto, casando com um cara que ela não ama, jurando vingança pelo falecido amado, mas o que ela não sabe é que está casando com o cara que ela jurou matar! o casamento deles é de faixada e o amigo do mocinho que pede para ele casar com a irmã comprometida. ela fica morando no campo e ele na cidade. agora, dois anos depois do casamento, ela volta pra cidade com um objetivo em mente: engravidar. sim (!!!!!!)

    logo, temos um milhão de tropes aqui: enemies to lovers, forced proximity, arranged marriage, mutual pining, marriage of convenience, trying to kill ops fell in love.

    amei essa leitura e adoro essa serie! recomendo demais Elizabeth Hoyt!!! e a edição tem um stepback belíssimo!

    quotes:

    Primeira frase do livro: The night Godric St. John saw his wife for the first time since their marriage two years previously, she was aiming a pistol at his head. (!)
    Images in this review
    Customer imageCustomer image
    Report
  • Anja
    3.0 out of 5 stars I adored Godric, but Megs was very selfish.
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on January 17, 2025
    Verified Purchase
    I absolutely loved Godric, he was so sweet and kind (my three stars are for him), but did have some very mixed feelings regarding Megs. I honestly thought she was very selfish and fickle. 
    She decided she wanted a baby at all costs, but insisted that things only could be done the way SHE wanted, namely as clinically as possible. At no point did she question how humiliating and heartbreaking this must have been for Godric, who in fact wished to remain faithful to the memory of his beloved wife Clara as well and did this solely to make Megs happy. Megs told Lazarus at one point that she had to compete with the ghost of Clara, while the ghost of Roger was even much more prominent and made her statement very much out of place and hypocritical. She was so obsessed with her former lover Roger, whom she had only had known for a few months. It seemed she was just taking, taking, taking. Throughout the story she was whining all the time how much she loved Roger, that he was her one and only true love.... 
    In the end, she manipulated Godric, as it were, to go after Roger's killer, but then was angry with him afterwards for doing so. The fact that Megs kept pining for Roger throughout the whole story took away a lot from the romance for me. Megs declaration of love at the end was not very credible and just didn't do anything to me. Frankly, I thought that Godric deserved (someone) better.
    I do like how throughout each story we are always shown some sprinkles regarding the next story. I am already very much looking forward to the story of Artemis. I already got tears in my eyes from reading that scene with her twin brother in Bedlam. By the way, that scene reminded me of The Silence of The Lambs when Clarice goes to see Hannibal Lector in prison for the first time.
    Report
  • Kylie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew bewigged and powdered ladies and gents could be so beguiling???
    Reviewed in Australia on August 9, 2018
    Verified Purchase
    This entire series is wonderful. Each are well written so you just fall smoothly into 1700s London and stay there for the duration. The characterisation is great so you feel for and worry about and urge the protagonists on as their story unfolds. The Storylines of each book in the series are both stand-alone and beautifully entwined with each other. And goodness me the lovemaking is rousingly described! I’d recommend these books to anyone who enjoys a satisfying tale and sympathetic characters with their erotic moments. I’m off to buy the next one...
    Report
  • beamoldu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un couple passionnant et passionné
    Reviewed in France on April 17, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    5ème volet des aventures de Maiden lane.Je suis ravie de lire tous les livres d'Elizabeth Hoyt, il y a notamment un travail de recherches historiques sur le descriptif de la vie quotidienne de gens pauvres, une approche assez peu glamour des romans habituels sur la période de la régence.
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report