Lady Emily Ashton

Lady Emily is my new heroine. She is the main character in Tasha Alexander's books. I first found out about Tasha's book while wandering through the new and notable section at the library. Her latest book, A Crimson Warning, popped out at me and after quickly reading what it was about I borrowed it.

I read the book in two days. I couldn't put it down. I obviously won't give much away since it is (I believe it is the six book) but it is set during the reign of Queen Victoria. Emily is a sort of detective and she has to work on why someone is splashing her aristocratic neighbours front doors and stairs with red paint. After the door is splashed red paint a terrible secret the homeowners are trying to keep secret is revealed...and well it ruins them in society.

I do recommend reading the first book, And Only to Deceive, before reading any of the others. I definitely believe that is where you learn the most about Lady Ashton...or rather why she is the way that she is.

She reminds me a lot of myself really...forced to start over (although she is a widow and I am in the middle of a divorce). Emily is quite stubborn and headstrong...two things that I have been told that I am as well. She also wants to be loved and in a relationship...but as an equal and not as a second class citizen.

Lady Emily Ashton...I think you and I will become fast friends!!