Bath, England 1810
At twenty-eight, Alethea Sutherton is past her prime for courtship; but social mores have never been her forté. She might be a lady, but she is first and foremost a musician.
In Regency England, however, the violin is considered an inappropriate instrument for a lady. Ostracized by society for her passion, Alethea practices in secret and waits for her chance to flee to the Continent, where she can play without scandal.
But when a thief ’s interest in her violin endangers her and her family, Alethea is determined to discover the enigmatic origins of her instrument … with the help of the dark, brooding Lord Dommick.
Scarred by war, Dommick finds solace only in playing his violin. He is persuaded to help Alethea, and discovers an entirely new yearning in his soul.
Alethea finds her reluctant heart drawn to Dommick in the sweetest of duets . . . just as the thief’s desperation builds to a tragic crescendo . . .
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Summary
Prelude to Lord is a regency romance/mystery by Camille Elliot also known as Camy Tang. When I realized it was by Camy I decided to read the book vs giving it to one of my reviewers. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It had the suspense I have come to expect from Camy Tang. Lady Alethea was a very likable character; maybe because she was so different than the other ladies of her time. She loves the violin which is scandalous for the regency time frame. It was fascinating to learn the social norms of the regency era in regards to musical instruments. I continue to be astonished at the lack of control women had over their lives in this era. Dominick was a perfect match for Alethea; even if they had gotten started on the wrong foot years before. His love of music and family made him a wonderful companion; his challenge of getting over his experiences in the war made him human. I almost cried when he shared his nightmare regarding Champion with Alethea. The secondary characters added greater depth to the story. Margaret was a fun addition with her antics and hilarious thought process. I am holding my breath, hoping that Ian and Clare get their own story next. The author had a beautiful way of describing the music so that you could relate to the musicians and their love of the music.