A Change of Fortune: (A Humorous Historical Romance set in the Gilded Age of New York City's High Society) - Softcover

Jen Turano

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764210181 ISBN 13: 9780764210181

Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, 2012

Synopsis

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

About this title

About the Author:

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.

From Booklist:

*Starred Review* Lady Eliza Sumner has more than her share of problems. Not only has her father died, but his trusted servant and Eliza’s governess have stolen the Sumner fortune and fled together to America, where they’ve assumed the identities of British royalty. Eliza, having more courage than either money or good sense, poses as a governess and follows the nefarious couple across the Atlantic, planning to confront them and reclaim her wealth. Hamilton Beckett erroneously blames himself for his wife’s death and hasn’t remarried for fear of putting another woman in harm’s way. His two young children, who have scared off many a nanny, need a mother, but even this hasn’t sent him courting. He’s sworn off women, and then he meets Eliza. 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. --Shelley Mosley

About this edition

• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0764210181
• ISBN 13: 9780764210181
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320