The story is a little slow to start as the plot is established. Ella Wilde wants to clear her mother's name from the shadow of disgrace she died under, with whispers of mental instability.
Ella was brought up in a world of science and exploration, and phrenology is all the rage, which is reading of head lumps, but Ella has her suspicions. A scientific symposium brings an old childhood friend back into Ella's life, and she and Gabriel join forces to prove the phrenologist a crock.
The story builds well, and I liked the relationship between Ella and Gabriel as they work together, building trust and coming to rely on each other. Gabriel is a good man, and I liked his determination to find the truth.
Overal, an engaging read with a good plot and likable characters. There is good interaction, and makes for a satisfying clean romance.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
