By Jen Turano
Published by Bethany House
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Description: When Beatrix Waterbury's train is disrupted by a heist, scientist Norman Nesbit comes to her aid. After another encounter, he is swept up in the havoc she always seems to attract--including the attention of the men trying to steal his research--and they'll soon discover the curious way feelings can grow between two very different people in the midst of chaos.
Review: Jen Turano offers up another fantastic book, cementing herself not only as the master of humorous historical fiction but also as a wonderful storyteller. From the opening sentence, I found myself both chuckling at the situations that the characters found themselves and being totally invested in finding out where the book would take them. At the outset, Norman was incredibly frustrating--I wished I could reach through the book and bash him over the head--but I loved seeing the changes he made throughout the book and how he actually took to heart what Beatrix said and made significant changes in how he treated people--and the sweet gestures he made for others totally won me over. I also enjoyed seeing how Beatrix came to find her purpose, with focused actions she could take to further the cause of women. Secondary characters (particularly Theodosia) were also endearing. While there were plenty of madcap adventures and eccentric characters, the context of women's rights (or lack thereof) provided an engaging backdrop for the story. With tons of humor, great dialogue, a light mystery, and a quick pace, this book was just a ton of fun to read.
4.5 stars.
I read an ARC provided by the publisher via #NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
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