Book Review of 'The Lord and the Lady Astronomer' by Alissa Baxter

Happy Wednesday Bookworms!

We are feeling under the weather here in the Flores household today. Does anyone else get sick every year when the time changes or is it just me? I feel like I tend to get sick at the same times every single year and the time changes always seem to be one of those times. I do not get it whatsoever. Sadly, this year my youngest also has the crud right along with me, but what is scary for him is he is type 1 diabetic, so getting a cold can be detrimental to him, so I am keeping a close eye on him and am going to get us both into the doctor (hopefully) this afternoon.

Books have always been a comfort and solace during illness in my life and today's novel has been keeping me company as I battle this cold. It is the third novel in one of my favorite series this year and I am very excited to be sharing my thoughts with you! I hope you enjoy and that you are all in good health!

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for The Lord and the Lady Astronomer by Alissa Baxter, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours

About the Book

Title: 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)

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.

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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My Review

The third installment in The Grantham Girls series has us looking to the heavens with the younger of the Grantham sisters, Abigail, a girl who is enamored by the stars. Asked to assist a star charting endeavor with her uncle has Abigail not only pursuing her passion but also meeting William Rochvale, a Viscount that shares her devotion to the skies. Together the trio embark on a most tedious endeavor that does not come without its complications, but not in the ways any of the players involved would predict.

The Lord and the Lady Astronomer is a clean Regency romance that is a slow burn with a hint of mystery mixed in for good measure. This entire series has been great about adding a little mischief along with the love, and this novel is no exception. It definitely gives A Midsummer Night’s Dream vibes, which is something I absolutely adored, as that is my favorite of Shakespeares works. I also revered the classical poems that were sprinkled throughout. Poetry to me has always been what the heart wants to say when there are no words, and this comes into play several times throughout this narrative, and gives a nice swoon-worthy air.

There are some true historical moments that play out in this story, which is something that is always a treat for a history buff like myself. How I wish I could have bore witness to the Comet Tralles in 1819. I can only imagine that it was an extraordinary experience that must’ve been a defining moment for many. This was also one of my favorite parts of the novel as we not only got to witness a historical moment but also a dream being achieved. You can’t get more magical than that!

Out of the series so far this novel was sadly not my favorite but in its own right it was a lovely read. I do feel like there were moments that it was drawn out and a little too wordy for my taste, but other than that it was a magical chock full of love, an air of mystery, and characters that twinkled brighter than the stars.

My Rating: ★★★★

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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.

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