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Blog Tour and Book Review: Consequence by Hazel Statham

by
Patty
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August 3, 2011

About the Book:


In the wake of a duel, Marcel Blake, the Duke of Lear, an infamous rake and gamester, leaves London to visit his cousin in Paris. Here he meets and falls in love with Julie, the British ambassador’s daughter. Thinking she would be horrified if she learned of his reputation, Marcel fights the attraction; but when he is wounded while saving her from the unwanted advances of a less-than-desirable would-be suitor, Marcel finds that she returns his affections.

Ultimately, vengeance conspires against them; at their wedding reception, Julie is maliciously informed of Marcel’s previous life of misdeeds, and she’s led to believe that he only married her to please the king. With this insurmountable gulf suddenly between them, will Marcel prove his reformation, woo his wife, and find happiness with her, or is the sudden desolation in Julie’s heart impossible to overcome? Have Marcel’s games finally caught up to him for good?



About the Author:

Hazel read her first Regency Romance, Regency Buck by Georgette Heyer, when she was seventeen and knew that at last she had found her era.Hazel photo
She had been writing since she was fifteen and had mainly been influenced by authors like Austen, the Brontes and Sabatini, but Georgette Heyer opened up the romance and elegance of the eighteen and nineteenth century and she fell head over heels in love with it.
She devoured her books in very quick succession and wanted nothing more than to recreate her own Regency world. History had always been her favorite subject at school and it was just one small step to portray it in her work.
However, despite today’s trend to produce ‘hotter’ novels, she writes ‘traditional’ Regency Romance and closes the door on her characters when they retire. So much emotion can be conveyed by a mere glance or a single word that she doesn’t feel it necessary to leave the metaphorical door open to convey the emotions of the moment. The merest hint is often sufficient to stimulate the reader’s imagination and to go into detail is totally unnecessary.
Hazel has been married to her husband since 1969 and they share their home with a lovely Labrador named Mollie. Apart from reading and writing historical novels, Hazel’s other ruling passion is animals and, until recently, she was treasurer for an organization that raised money for animal charities.
Hazel loves to hear from her readers and promises to answer all mail. Consequence is her latest release.




My Opinion:


The Duke of Lear finds himself in quite a predicament as he fights one duel too many. Forced to flee England for his cousin’s home in France due to the scandal he feels that it is more the fault of the fool he shot than himself. He is a man of overweening pride and perhaps, no definitely too much ego. 



While in France he meets a young lady who does not faint at the feet of his title or ah-hem, good looks. No, she actually has the temerity to talk back to him! To the DUKE OF LEAR! How dare she! Who does this Miss Julie think she is? But no matter, when the Duke comes upon her being ravaged by a local lord he rescues her – and makes an enemy. An enemy that will haunt him.


I must admit to a bit of confusion at the start of this tale but once I found myself into it I found it to be a light, frothy tale of love found, lost and found again. It was quick and easy to read perfect for the beach or for a rainy day. It is full of bright dialog, charming characters, intrigue, treachery and beautiful clothing. Just what one wants in a Regency romance. Not to mention cantankerous horses and cute puppies. Pick it up for a trip back to a time full of lace and love. 



You can read an excerpt of Consequence and see the entire Tour Schedule HERE

Consequence is available at Amazon.com













Disclosure:  I received an e-copy of Consequence from Pump Up Your Book Promotions. Any opinions expressed are my honest opinions and were not impacted by my receipt of the free e-book. I received no monetary compensation for this post.

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Happily living in the small city of Brattleboro, Vermont, Patty Woodland is navigating the urban life of sidewalks and neighbors in New England. She will share life in her small city, the books she reads, and as always, the delicious food she cooks and bakes.

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