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"Sir Philip's Folly" is the fourth book in "The Poor Relation" series. However, it can still be read as a standalone book as most of the gist from the prior titles are highlighted here. Check out my reviews on the other three titles by clicking "Book Reviews" the homepage of this blog. Sir Philip is … Continue reading Book Review: Sir Philip’s Folly (The Poor Relation #4) By M. C. Beaton →

"Mrs. Budley Falls From Grace" is the third book in "The Poor Relation" series but can be read as a stand alone (Check out my reviews on the other two books in this series). This time the story focuses on Mrs. Budley, the young widow who is one of the owners of  the "The Poor … Continue reading Book Review: Mrs. Budley Falls From Grace (The Poor relation #3) by M. C. Beaton →

This is the second book in "The Poor Relation" series. You may not need to read the first title to catch up with the story as all the relevant details are highlighted in this book. The five "Poor Relations" are low on cash again even when the Duke of Rowcester paid for the damages from … Continue reading Book Review: Miss Tonks Turns To Crime (The Poor Relation #2) by M. C. Beaton →

"But there were also the members of the invisible poor, the victims of genteel poverty who, with many subterfuges and stratagems, hid their condition from the eyes of polite society." - M. C. Beaton in "Lady Fortescue Steps Out" "Lady Fortescue Steps Out" is the first book in M. C. Beaton's "The Poor Relation" series. … Continue reading Book Review: Lady Fortescue Steps Out (The Poor Relation #1) by M. C. Beaton →

This is the last book in the "Daughters of Mannerling" series and has been a delight reading this series. In "Homecoming", Lizzie is the last one of the Beverley sisters and this has left their mother Lady Beverly in despair as she doesn't think that her last daughter with her fire red hair will attract … Continue reading Book Review: Homecoming (Daughters of Mannerling #6) By M. C. Beaton →

"The system idolizes physical attractiveness and so the woman today most unfortunately thinks she is not worth much without it. A lie. A lie, she must unlearn. A lie, we must stop passing on to the girl child. It is transient and says little about her true value. It would turn heads but not win … Continue reading Book Review: A 100 Random Light Bulbs By Emma Ugolee →

 "Jealous people are always in competition with their object of jealousy" - M. C. Beaton in Romance (Daughters of Mannerling #5). Reading "Romance" was a great delight as the "Beverly Sisters" were once again obsessed with their ambition to regain their old home "The Grand Mannerling Estate". It's new owner Lord St. Sinclair whose father … Continue reading Book Review: Romance (Daughters of Mannerling #5) By M. C. Beaton →

This is the 4th book in the "Daughters of Mannerling" series and it only gets better. In "Folly" the Mannerling Estate is without an owner once again and the Beverley sisters are anxious to know who the new owners will be. When Charles Blackwood, a widower with two adorable children and his father, General Blackwood … Continue reading Book Review: Folly (Daughters Of Mannerling #4) By M. C. Beaton →