Masquerade by Nancy Moser was great book and what made it even better was the originality of the plot. It was not a story I have read a dozen times.
Here's the gist: Lottie's society family in 1180's England has status, but no money. Before word of their financial status gets out her parents decide to marry her off to a wealthy American. Lottie is not happy but develops a plan when her mother is unable to make the journey with her because of illness.
Lottie and her maid, Dora, decided to switch places. Dora will marry the wealthy American and Lottie will make her own way equipped with a sufficient amount of money. Of course all does not go according to plan. The girls both have heartache and love as they make their way in a new world.
I didn't know how the book would end the entire time and enjoyed the ending. I would give the book 4 out of 5 stars. A side note: I love that Moser included fashion from the late 1800's. A bit of 'real' history is always fun!
I receive this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not compensated in any other way.
