Jack of Clubs
Book Two of the House of Cards Trilogy
by Barbara Metzger
Captain Jack Endicott, a man of his word, had promised his dying father that he would find
his half-sister who had vanished after a carriage accident years earlier. Now that Jack
has returned from the wars he decides it is time to honor his father's wishes. Since the
family has tried traditional -and unsuccessful- ways to locate his sister, he decides to
try something different and open a lavish gaming club. He plans to hire only beautiful
women to deal cards, possibly finding his sister and definitely entertaining himself in
the process.
What he does not plan is to find prim schoolteacher Allison Silver on his doorstep,
and he certainly does not plan to find himself guardian of her precocious pupil. Allison
knows she must make her own way in the world. For that reason, her reputation is her most
valuable asset. She can't afford to be seen with Jack, let alone live in his home, not
even if she is caring for his ward. All she wants is a secure position and someday, a
pension. After all, plain women such as she dare not dream of anything more.
Barbara Metzger is a delightful storyteller. She takes what should be a familiar story
-a penniless governess on her own- and weaves a magical tale. To describe Allison Silver,
the governess, as a traditional character, might have some truth. To describe the story
as such, does not. There is nothing traditional about Captain Jack Endicott, second son
of an earl, nor of Harriet, Miss Silver's high-spirited charge. These high-spirited characters,
along with Ms. Metzger's fun writing style, make Jack of Clubs an absolutely
charming read with some laugh out loud moments. |
The Book |
Signet Eclipse |
March 2006 |
Mass market paperback |
0-451-21805-1 |
Historical Romance |
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The Reviewer |
Tara Manderino |
Reviewed 2006 |
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