To Catch a Coronet, by Grace Hitchcock, opens in the year 1813 and Muriel Beau has decided to take it upon herself to find a fiancé. Her parents, being in charge of the task, only brought failure. Unfortunately, when Muriel proposes to the man of her choice, she and the rest of the ballroom hears his rejection loud and clear!
After Muriel heads to London looking for a man with a title, she meets a man she thinks is a simple sailor. This sailor is actually a sea captain and the Earl of Draycott. Erik has come home to recover from injuries. He had not been back to England in three years. Unfortunately, no one is in sight when Erik enters the front door of his home. He soon finds that shenanigans have been at play in his absence. Erik has mystery to solve!
Muriel is shocked, when at her first dance she learns that news of her disastrous proposal has found its way to London. What will she do now? Muriel cannot believe it when Erik actually appears and rescues her!
While Erik was at sea, an enemy reached out and left him gravely injured. Now that he is back in England, this person has decided to get at Erik by threatening Muriel. Erik must take action to protect this woman who is slowly becoming more than just a friend!
By the final page; you will discover that Erik’s mystery involves someone you would never have imagined!
I received this book from he author in exchange for my honest review.