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Book Description:
Can wishing upon a star ever come true?
Abigail Grantham has always taken a keen interest in astronomy since her brother Sir John Grantham enlisted her aid as a young girl to keep records of his astronomical discoveries. Abigail is delighted when her uncle, Lord Longmore, invites her to stay at Longmore Hall in Buckinghamshire as he needs her assistance to compile a star chart.
When Abigail arrives at the Hall, her Aunt Longmore introduces her to local society. However, Abigail also spends a great deal of time in her uncle’s observatory, viewing the night skies alongside her uncle’s neighbor, fellow astronomer William, Viscount Rochvale.
Lord Rochvale is intrigued by Abigail, and when he discovers that they share an interest in ancient buildings and Roman history, he contrives to become better acquainted with her away from her uncle’s observatory, taking her to places of archaeological interest with a view to winning her heart. But the astronomical project they are working on makes courtship difficult, and William’s plans are further frustrated by his rakish cousin Gerald Burnby, who becomes a frequent visitor to Longmore Hall, seeking out Abigail too.
THE LORD AND THE LADY ASTRONOMER
Series: The Grantham Girls #3
Author: Alissa Baxter
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing
Release Date: November 1, 2023
Genre: Regency/Historical Romance (Sweet, wholesome)
About the Author: Alissa Baxter wrote her first Regency romance during her long university holidays. After travelling the world, she settled down to write her second Regency novel, which was inspired by her time living on a country estate in England. Alissa then published two chick lit novels before returning to her favourite era with her Linfield Ladies Series, a trio of Regency romances that feature women in trend-setting roles who fall in love with men who embrace their trailblazing ways… at least eventually. Her new Dragonblade trilogy, The Grantham Girls, continues this inspiring theme.
Alissa currently lives in Johannesburg with her husband and two sons.
Connect with Alissa by visiting alissabaxter.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
After a valuable Roman urn disappears from Longmore Hall, a series of mysterious occurrences unravel, presenting a puzzle Abigail has no idea how to solve. However, when events escalate into peril, Abigail discovers that it is the night sky that holds the secret to the missing urn—as well as to her stolen heart.
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The Grantham Girls
MY REVIEW
When Abigail Grantham receives an invitation to help her uncle create a star chart of the heavens, she jumps at the opportunity to make a contribution to the world of astronomy. Her uncle’s neighbor, Lord Rochvale, is also interested in the heavens, and the large, quiet viscount soon discovers that he has an overmastering interest in the charming Miss Grantham. As Abigail and Rochvale get to know each other over astronomy and archaeology, Rochvale’s flirtatious cousin Gerald tries to woo Abigail himself. The mystery surrounding duplicate artifacts and the ups and downs of various cousins and couples occupy the plot until Abigail and Rochvale sort through all their misunderstandings to reach a happily ever after.
This clean and wholesome Regency had a charming, albeit predictable, plot. Some of the information about Regency Era astronomy felt a little pedantic, but I greatly enjoyed the incorporation of classic poems into the narrative. The confusion over who likes whom among all the couples gave the story the air of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Fans of clean romance who like several dashes of historical detail thrown in will enjoy this book.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this title from the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
“She met the viscount’s eyes and raised her chin at their contemplative expression. Lord Rochvale’s archaeological interests might make him inclined to dig below the surface, but she hoped he would refrain from a deeper exploration of her motives and desires. They were not open to excavation.
– The Lord and the Lady Astronomer, by Alissa Baxter
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The giveaway begins at midnight November 6, 2023 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 13, 2023. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Rosanne E. Lortz 
Thanks so much for featuring my book on your blog, Rosa!
Sorry – Rose/Rosanne (not Rosa) 😊
Alissa, you are very welcome! Thanks for letting me get a copy of it in advance. 🙂