This very Jewish reverse role take on Cinderella is quite captivating, complete with a family of mice, a good fairy godmother (named Miriam), and not one but three balls.
I loved both Aaron and Isabelle, both worthy heroes and their chemistry was real and convincing. He is Ashkenazi , and his speech and thoughts are peppered with Yiddish which, as always with this language, is charming. He is not a learner (probably dyslexic), nor an earner. The community gives him an employ in the synagogue.
Isabelle is Sephardi and very rich, an heiress to a thriving family firm who's very good at doing business but she is a woman, so needs to fight for what is rightfully hers. A husband would help - so she throws three balls to pick one.
A fun and funny reading with an interesting insight into the workings of the British Jewish community in the 19th century.
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Marry Me by Midnight
Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman1st book in the Once Upon the East End series. Historical Jewish romance, 1832. Cinderella twist.Isabelle Liva is in search of a Jewish husband. Her father has just died and his business partners are insisting on a husband or she will lose any ownership rights to the company. Three festivals are arranged so that men may present themselves to Isabelle and she will decide who she will marry at the end of the parties. After spying Aaron Ellenberg telling a story to the children in the synagogue, she follows him into the basement levels to find out more about the interesting man. She hires Aaron to be her bodyguard / thug. He’s to investigate whoever is making a case for her hand in marriage to make sure they have no illegal or illicit plans. Isabelle and Aaron become friends and more on the journey through the festivities.Class plays a role in this story since it’s 1832. Aaron knows he has nothing and has no inclination beyond a better position or perhaps enough money to start some type of business. It’s a bit sad. But the difference doesn’t slow their passion. Turns out they were observed by multiple people though (how embarrassing!) and at least one of her suitors tries blackmail.Someone is off to America! Read the story to find out who.Engaging and frisky passion.
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Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman
1st book in the Once Upon the East End series. Historical Jewish romance, 1832. Cinderella twist.
Isabelle Liva is in search of a Jewish husband. Her father has just died and his business partners are insisting on a husband or she will lose any ownership rights to the company. Three festivals are arranged so that men may present themselves to Isabelle and she will decide who she will marry at the end of the parties. After spying Aaron Ellenberg telling a story to the children in the synagogue, she follows him into the basement levels to find out more about the interesting man. She hires Aaron to be her bodyguard / thug. He’s to investigate whoever is making a case for her hand in marriage to make sure they have no illegal or illicit plans. Isabelle and Aaron become friends and more on the journey through the festivities.
Class plays a role in this story since it’s 1832. Aaron knows he has nothing and has no inclination beyond a better position or perhaps enough money to start some type of business. It’s a bit sad. But the difference doesn’t slow their passion. Turns out they were observed by multiple people though (how embarrassing!) and at least one of her suitors tries blackmail.
Someone is off to America! Read the story to find out who.
Engaging and frisky passion.
1st book in the Once Upon the East End series. Historical Jewish romance, 1832. Cinderella twist.
Isabelle Liva is in search of a Jewish husband. Her father has just died and his business partners are insisting on a husband or she will lose any ownership rights to the company. Three festivals are arranged so that men may present themselves to Isabelle and she will decide who she will marry at the end of the parties. After spying Aaron Ellenberg telling a story to the children in the synagogue, she follows him into the basement levels to find out more about the interesting man. She hires Aaron to be her bodyguard / thug. He’s to investigate whoever is making a case for her hand in marriage to make sure they have no illegal or illicit plans. Isabelle and Aaron become friends and more on the journey through the festivities.
Class plays a role in this story since it’s 1832. Aaron knows he has nothing and has no inclination beyond a better position or perhaps enough money to start some type of business. It’s a bit sad. But the difference doesn’t slow their passion. Turns out they were observed by multiple people though (how embarrassing!) and at least one of her suitors tries blackmail.
Someone is off to America! Read the story to find out who.
Engaging and frisky passion.
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