A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano

 A Lesson in Propriety

Book Summary

LESSON ONE: Stand in the way of the Windy City's criminal world and expect a most improper proposal from an eligible gentleman in return.

With her father dead, her fortune stolen, and her fiancé casting her aside, Miss Drusilla Merriweather's privileged life has been upended. She is left with only one option: to provide for her family by opening a finishing school in the allegedly haunted castle she's inherited from her eccentric aunt. However, her plan is immediately threatened by unscrupulous developers keen on claiming the coveted estate for themselves by any means necessary.

Mr. Rhenick Wittenbecker, a dashing architect with a tendency to charm his way out of trouble, is convinced he can protect Drusilla but is challenged by her fierce independence. Yet when strange occurrences--walking suits of armor and unexpected ghostly visitors--arise within the castle's grounds, Drusilla must decide whether to risk her family's safety and her school on the gallant architect who seems to have found his way into her heart.

My Thoughts

A Lesson in Propriety by Jen Turano is the first entertaining tale in the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies series.  I always look forward to reading Jen Turano’s stories because I know there will be great characters and plenty of humor.  I like that Drusilla Merriweather is resilient and independent. Drusilla is certainly extremely knowledgeable about the rules of social propriety (she knows the correct etiquette for every social occasion-what to say, do, and how to act—she is walking etiquette book). Rhenick Wittenbecker is a good match for Drusilla.  Of course, the road to happily ever after is a bumpy one, especially with the unusual and hilarious happening at the estate.  I enjoyed the banter between Rhenick and Drusilla (I chuckled frequently).   The message of being loved for who you are (the unique individual that you are) is very prevalent.  I sat down one evening and read A Lesson in Propriety from beginning to end.  I closed the book with a happy heart and a smile on my face.  

A Lesson in Propriety is available from Amazon.  I am looking forward to reading the next entertaining tale in the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies series  You can find Jen Turano's other novels here. Thank you for dropping by today.  On Thursday, May 22, I will be sharing my thoughts of Brighter Days for the Cornish Girls by Betty Walker. It is the eighth book in the Cornish Girls series.  I am off to put together our new grill.  The last one (the one that Hurricane Milton destroyed) took me five days to put together (the directions were not the best).  The direction are much better for this grill (there are pictures and words!).  I hope that you have a delightful day.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.