She is very reticent to accept Will’s courtship in large part because she does not wish to return to British society. San Gabriel is her refuge from the prejudices in Britain where she is looked down upon for being illegitimate and the daughter of a very well-known courtesan. Given that wine is their primary export, it makes sense, but it is still a lot of wine.Īthena had been living in San Gabriel for years as a companion and advisor to Princess Maria Sofia. Every time you turn a page, it feels like, some type of wine is being consumed or talked about. Part of those high spirits may have to do with the vast amounts of wine consumed throughout the book. Despite the damage done to their homes, fields, and land, the Gabrileños are still full of life and love to celebrate every step toward returning their lives to normal. Will and Athena’s British reserve is one of the first points that draw them together in a country populated by vibrant and boisterous Gabrileños. This devastation makes a magnificent backdrop for Will Masterson and Athena Markham’s growing relationship. A French general, Baudin, retreating through the country left a large swath of destruction in his wake and took the king and crown prince as prisoners. The tiny country of San Gabriel gives an up-close view of the devastation of the Peninsular Wars. Most Regency-era novels take place in England, so it is a refreshing change of pace for this book to be set on the continent.
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