I also found I could understand Edwin’s perspective too, given the amount of loss he’s faced. I have a disability similar to hers, and I found it inspiring how she went from being the one who is generally in the shadows and underestimated by the others to actively fighting to ensure her adoptive brother’s well-being. However, I did like Gertrude from the glimpses I got of her in the other books, so I decided to still give it a try, even with some of those aforementioned considerations in mind. This played a small role in my diminished enjoyment. That was my issue when I read The Vixen, and it remains an issue, primarily because I wound up more or less skipping The Governess because I failed to become fully invested, due to not being able to truly like the characters (especially Broderick). I want to start by giving a caveat that The Bluestocking, like many of Caldwell’s others, regardless of what some others will tell you, makes most sense read after both the prior books in the Wicked Wallflowers series and at least the previous series to this one, the Sinful Brides. Can these two quite opposite individuals find a way to achieve all their goals? To their great surprise, it seems that a former courtesan and a stuffed shirt could make beautiful music together.Caldwell, Christi.

But Henry's political aims put him at odds with Clara's artistic ones-and their newfound admiration for one another is put to the test. Little did he expect to be a victim of the very street crime he hoped to prevent, but when a vicious attack in East London leaves him injured and unconscious, he's rescued by the beautiful and kind-hearted Clara. After his younger sister survived a terrible ordeal-scathed, but blessedly alive-Henry believes it is his duty to ensure peace and stability for all men, women, and children in England.

Henry March, Earl of Waterson, has one aim as a member of Parliament: create a police force to establish order and keep the streets of London safe.

One that will provide entertainment and reverie for those from all walks of life-not just the noble class who can afford the opera. Clara Winters is leaving behind her sinful life as a courtesan and madam and pursuing her dream: establishing a music hall.

Sarah MacLean, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author The final Wicked Wallflowers novel from USA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell. If you like smart heroines and delicious heroes, make this your next read.

The Vixen by Christi Caldwell