5 stars I chose to purchase this book while it was on sale because the plot sounded so unusual. Lady Rebecca Cornish, twice widowed and only twenty-three years old, is dubbed the Black Widow. Her late husband’s family is determined to rescue her young son from her terrible influence and they hire Ludovic Dunne to find evidence of her evil deeds and immoral behavior since the death of her husband. Instead, he finds evidence of her innocence and finds himself falling in love with her. After some initial challenges, like the sense he deceived her by investigating her on behalf of her husband’s family, she also feels a tendre for him. They become friends. At some point, she meets Ludovic’s friend Franciso who hints to Rebecca that Ludovic has feelings for her. He explains that Ludovic looks at her in a way he doesn’t look at other friends, “...as if I am the last cake in the baker’s shop that some cruel fate prevents him from eating.” He then goes on to tell her: “...you are the only woman I have ever seen get under his skin. In plain language, my lady, he is in love with you and will never act upon that before you both are so miserable he finally decides it might be more honorable to speak than to let you suffer. If you love him, show him, or you will waste a lot of precious time on this earth.” Fortunately, she takes his words to heart. Meanwhile, there are evil forces looking to harm both Rebecca and Ludovic, each for different reasons, and they help one another to vanquish their enemies. The story is full of action, unpleasant characters, as well as nice ones, and a plot unlike any I have read before. I really enjoyed it and I recommend it. April 1, 2022
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