MARRY ME BY MIDNIGHT Once Upon The East End, Book 1

In this exciting first installment of a new historical romance series, narrator Justine Eyre brings to life a swoon-worthy love story amid the complexities of Jewish society in 1830s London. After her beloved father dies, 23-year-old Isabelle longs to take his place in his surety business. Thwarted by the gender and religious bigotries of the time, as well as her father's devious business partners, Isabelle decides her best course of action is to marry a suitable Jewish man who can act in her stead and whom she can subtly manipulate. She enlists the assistance of Aaron, the synagogue's attractive and kindhearted custodian, to uncover the secrets of her suitors. This propulsive romance is full of twists and turns, and intriguing period details. M.J. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2023]