A really sweet historical romance which despite struggling with at the start due to so many characters being introduced at once was worth persevering with. You soon manage to differentiate between those you love hate and want to cheer on. Celia has a limp which is evident to all except Levedale who sees beyond it to the lovely person she is. The ending could have been more in-depth leading to maybe a follow up story with other characters.

A sweet clean Regency romance between Celia, disabled after a riding accident, and Lord Levedale, who sees her for herself, not her pronounced limp. Histfic romance fans will adore it, as I did! (Originally released as Bless Thine Inheritance in 2018, then repackaged with that gorgeous cover.)

Celia Mardham's first London Season should have been a great success, but a near fatal riding accident has left her with a pronounced limp which means she cannot even curtsy, let alone dance.
Condemned it seems to spinsterhood, her mother Lady Mardham makes one last effort. She draws up a list of guests for a country house party, picking only young ladies who will not be rivals, as well as some potential suitors. Among the gentlemen is Lord Levedale and when he meets Celia he sees her, not the limp. However, a number of accidents, misunderstandings and spiteful interventions litter the path ahead, and may succeed in driving them apart for good.
A very well written romance, which drew me in from the start & kept me turning the pages until the end. I really liked both Celia & Levedale & enjoyed their rocky journey to a HEA. The dialogue was very witty & whilst some of the characters were very much charactures I still enjoyed the book
First published as Bless Thine Inheritance
My review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Gosh how I felt for Celia, to have been so active before her accident left her with a limp. Even though Celia was a beautiful lady and had a kind nature, all people could see was her limp. One exception to this was Lord Levedale. However, he was under instructions from his father, to marry an heiress. This all takes place at a house party and has quite a mixture of guests. Some likeable, others not at all! I just loved the way that Celia was willing to try anything and how Levedale encouraged her. I just had to chuckle at the Dowager Lady Mardham, (Celia’s grandmother) and her wicked sense of humour. Some of her phrases were classic. There are a number of different and dangerous events before a happy ending is achieved. I really enjoyed this very entertaining book. I received a copy and have voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is another lovely romance by Sophia Holloway, first published as Bless Thine Inheritance, which I read with pleasure. At first I was confused by the high number of figures, but I soon got used to them, especially as they had all their different and well described characterisations. I like that the heroine Celia is a woman with a limp induced by a riding accident who is treated with pity or contempt by some but thankfully not all. Lord Levedale sees her and not her disability. There are of course lots of complications and misunderstandings till the happy ending. The humour adds to the pleasant read.
Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This Heyer fan approves as it's a witty and well plotted story that kept me reading. Can't wait to read the next
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

I just love books set in this era and I loved this. With a great storyline involving Celia, who after a riding accident, was left with a limp and her prospect's of being wed were slim. It was intriguing to read about how people with impairments were treated. An enjoyable historical fiction read.

I really enjoyed this book, and pretty much read it all in one sitting. Initially it was difficult to remember who was won with all the names, but then as you see each character develop it becomes easier. The author very cleverly gives the reader a character to hate, one to dislike, one whom you feel kindly towards but who isn’t the main thrust of the story, and 2 whom you’re rooting for. The story is fast paced with several hiccups along the way, but resulting in a HEA. I would recommend, and my only wish is that the last chapters were slightly longer, or an epilogue has been added as it seems slightly unfinished at the end with what happens to everyone else.

I’m not one much for historical fiction, but this one looked to beautiful to pass up. I know Brigerton inspired a lot of historical reading once again and I loved the storyline. It’s so lovely to see someone find love past their disabilities which I and I know many readers will relate to. I look forward to sharing many more thoughts on this book and think it would make a lovely movie or book club selection.