This is a fabulous book! It's funny, the characters are enjoyable and it makes you want to keep reading. I have a hard time believing that this is Jen Turano's first book. The story is original. There is a novella that accompanies this book called Gentleman of Her Dreams. It is not something that you have to read in order to follow A Change of Fortune, but it briefly introduces the main characters in this book.
The story is about Lady Eliza Sumner who has come to New York in search of her missing fortune that was stolen once her father passed away. She is left in London with no money, rumors of her father swindling their money, and an ex fiance that became an ex when she told him all her money was gone. Liza comes to New York alone and poses as a governess while she is searching for the couple who stole her money. Eliza becomes a governess for the Watson family where she is thrust into filling in at a dinner and ball for their daughter Agatha. Agatha is quite the character! She wants to be a journalist and has no intention of making a match with a man anytime soon.
Hamilton Beckett is a wealthy, young widower with two small children and is the man that all the mother's have picked for their daughter to make a match with. Hamilton however has no intention of becoming anyone's match. He and his brother Zayne are trying to determine who it is that has been stealing business from their family's company.
Eliza and Hamilton along with Zayne and Agatha find themselves in quite a few predicaments that will make you laugh out loud. Their paths continue to cross in unique circumstances and there is a common thread in both of the investigations. They work together to uncover the truth that they are both looking for.
It is a delightful read. It is a little far fetched but that is part of its charm. I would absolutely recommend it. I look forward to more books by Jen Turano!
Thanks to Bethany House for giving me a copy in exchange for my honest review.
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