This book was a joy to read. The plot was well thought out. An English Earl needs to raise funds to save his lands and people, so he comes to London to fight professionally to earn the necessary money. The characters were well developed. The Earl of St. Seville knows nothing of the finesse required to box. While large and strong he is no match for smaller fighters who can weave and bob. The daughter of another Earl and a woman who made her way out of the slums by boxing professionally takes on the task of being his trainer. Can love be far behind?
Additionally, it was wonderful to discover an aspect of English history of which I was totally ignorant. I was vaguely aware of bare-knuckle fighting in Regency England, but I had no idea that the sport was engaged in by female boxers as well as male boxers. My interest was titillated, and I did some investigation to discover the novel had been extensively researched. I enjoyed many hours of reading pleasure while learning something new. I look forward to reading more historical romances by Christina McKnight.
Additionally, it was wonderful to discover an aspect of English history of which I was totally ignorant. I was vaguely aware of bare-knuckle fighting in Regency England, but I had no idea that the sport was engaged in by female boxers as well as male boxers. My interest was titillated, and I did some investigation to discover the novel had been extensively researched. I enjoyed many hours of reading pleasure while learning something new. I look forward to reading more historical romances by Christina McKnight.