Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

 

About the Book Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

 

Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

 

Book: Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

Author: Linore Rose Burkard

Genre: Clean and Wholesome Regency Romance/Romantic Comedy

Release Date: June 4, 2020

Can Miss Tavistock’s mistake ever be undone?

Young Miss Tavistock is promised in marriage to Captain Rempeare by the wish of her dearly departed papa. But the captain’s been at sea for a decade. When she finally meets him, tempestuous sparks fly, and she impulsively adopts a daring false identity. Going by “Lady X,” she vows never to marry such an infuriating man.

Captain Gabriel Rempeare is prepared to fulfil his duty and marry Miss Tavistock—if only he can clap eyes on her. One circumstance or another keeps them apart, though he cannot seem to avoid the maddeningly lovely Lady X. When fate throws them together in London, Miss Tavistock discovers the real nature of the captain, and regrets her subterfuge. But can such a nobleman forgive deceit? Or has her mistake already cost her everything?

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My Thoughts on Miss Tavistock’s Mistake:

I’m a lover of reading all things Regency.  It was such a romantic time period.  Of course, I grew up reading Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters and still go back to them as some of my favorite works.  So it stands to reason I would still enjoy reading about the regency era. 

Now.  This book!  I loved it.  Didn’t want to come up for air and stop reading.  But alas, I am not a lady of leisure and I did have to take breaks to do all those mundane tasks of peasants such as feeding and schooling the children.  Okay, and maybe milking my cow and all the other fun things I do on a normal basis.  But still, I did not want to take breaks from reading. 

I fell in love with both of the main characters early on and loved getting to know them better.  And what could be more fun than becoming Lady X and having a secret identity?!  How neat.  But then again, what if the nobleman you wanted to avoid by becoming Lady X is actually someone you’d like to know your real name.  Let the games begin!

This was such a fun book to read.  You get romance and some mystery.  Plus lots of just good plain fun reading for pleasure.  You’re going to adore this one and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

 

Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

 

Linore Rose Burkard is a serious watcher of period films, a Janeite, and hopeless romantic. An award-winning author best known for Inspirational Regency Romance, her first book opened the genre for the CBA. Besides historical romance, Linore writes contemporary suspense (The Pulse Effex Series, as L.R. Burkard), contemporary romance (Falling In), and romantic short stories. Linore has a magna cum laude English Lit. degree from CUNY which she earned while taking herself far too seriously. She now resides in Ohio with her husband and family, where she turns her youthful angst into character or humour-driven plots.

 

More from Linore

Miss Tavistock experiences a frightening crush at the Prince Regent’s palace (Carlton House) toward the end of the book which leads to a romantically pivotal scene. But many readers don’t know what happened that day at the palace really happened.

Here’s the scoop:

The fete in June of 1811 was the Prince of Wales’ first real chance to celebrate his becoming Regent in February of that year in the lavish style he loved.

Like Miss Tavistock, many in the haut ton anxiously coveted invitations. At first reserved only for the peerage and their offspring, by the time of the event, more than 2,000 invitations had been issued to all classes. The details in the story regarding the enormous preparations really happened, and much, much, more.

Since our heroine was not able to garnish an invitation to the actual grand banquet, the extraordinary magnificence of the décor, food, and costume of that night had to be excluded from the book. But it was an unprecedented display, and both amazed and perplexed the guests.

The prince was so happy with the lavish spectacle that he wished to share it with the public.

The Crowd

The unruly crowd described in the book happened on the third day following the banquet. It was reported that more than 30,000 people tried to crowd their way in that day. Men and women lost hats, bonnets, coats, shawls, shoes, and even their under clothing. London papers afterwards claimed there were great tubs at Carlton House filled with all the lost items. Our beleaguered heroine escapes with only her shoes and bonnet missing, but her stockings and gown are torn. Perfect situation to be rescued from!

Contemporaries both praised and harshly criticized the affair. It was described as “an assemblage of beauty, splendor and profuse magnificence,” by admirers, but as one of the princes’ “greatest follies and extravagances,” by detractors.3

If you’re not previously familiar with the Prince Regent (later George IV), this might give you an idea as to why I sometimes find him too irresistible a figure to leave out of a Regency novel. His extravagance, flamboyance and tempestuous lifestyle are just too ripe fodder to ignore. Though he doesn’t appear in Miss Tavistock, I have numerous scenes in my first Regency series where he interacts with Phillip Mornay, ‘the Paragon,’ and hero of the books.

NOTE: This post is an abbreviated account of the event, which is included in more detail at the back of the book.

Question: Have you ever been trapped in a crowd? What was it like?

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Giveaway for Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

Miss Tavistock’s Mistake

To celebrate her tour, Linore is giving away the grand prize of a $30 Amazon gift card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

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12 Comments

  1. James Robert

    Sounds like a great book to read.  Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.

  2. Rita Wray

    Great review and cover.

    1. Erin S.

      Covers always draw me in and thank you for the kind words.

  3. Denise Duvall

    Sounds like this fascinating love story was well researched for realism.

  4. Melissa Wenger

    Looks like a good one!

  5. Linore Rose Burkard

    Erin,
    Thank you for your review–I love it when readers enjoy the humor in this book! (Not all get it, surprisingly.) I’m taking the time to thank you because, as a homeschooling mom myself, I’m in awe of you, with 10 kids–ten!!–milking cows, and cooking from scratch (another interest I share and do much of) and STILL finding time to read. Bravo for you. God bless and keep up the great work!
    Linore

    1. Erin S.

      Thanks for stopping by! I love to read. It’s my bit of an outlet from the day to day craziness of life. And I’ve found that all of my children are now readers because I’ve modeled it to them.

  6. Denise Duvall

    I love, how the plot of the story, actally ties in with a real life incident!

    1. Erin S.

      Yes! Love those fun little bits like that.

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