A Lady Of High Regard

Mia Stanley has a knack as a matchmaker. Will her determination to see her friends happily married end in heartbreak for herself when she belatedly realizes the man she loves is her best friend who she has been trying to set up?

Besides matchmaking, much to the displeasure of her parents and the social circle they travel in, Mia is a writer for Godey’s Lady’s Book magazine. At the time, as a lady of her social standing this just wasn’t done. When the plight of the seamen’s wives catches her attention, stories of children being sold and women forced to give sexual favors to pay debts make Mia determined to do all she can to help them. But at what cost to herself?

A LADY OF HIGH REGARD has a wonderful storyline that caught this reader’s attention from the blurb. Our leading lady is a complex character with a huge heart. She has dedicated her life to helping others less fortunate than herself. This reviewer applauded Mia’s tenacity and daring. She is willing to put herself in danger, believing that God would watch out for her, for the betterment of others. What a wonderful character Mia is. And what a lesson this story holds for all to learn in giving to others in need as God would have us do.

A LADY OF HIGH REGARD is also full of romance. When Mia and her neighbour and childhood friend, Garrett come to realize their feelings for each other, this reader smiled with joy. At long last the matchmaker has made herself a match.

Well written and holding a powerful message, A LADY OF HIGH REGARD however, did drag a bit in the middle and this reader had to put it down and come back to it later to finish. This inability to keep this reader’s attention throughout is the reason for the lower rating that this book would have normally received had it held a bit more action. The message given in A LADY OF HIGH REGARD makes it well worth the read and allows this reviewer to recommend it.

August 2007