The Lady Glass absolutely lived up to its subtitle as an "enchanted regency." It is a sweet retelling of the Cinderella story with an added twist that brings the two protagonists together. British naval captain Rolland Reese and Theresia Dvorak, orphaned daughter of a famous Bohemian glassblower, stumble upon each other on a foggy London street during Theresia's attempt to stop the mugging of an elderly man. When they meet again at a country house party hosted by Captain Reese's best friend, they enlist one another to solve two mysteries that appear to be interconnected: the assassination of a British delegate to the Congress of Vienna, and the theft of a valuable crystal base intended as Theresia's dowry.

This is a wonderful story that captures the ethereal quality of all great fairytales of fated mates. I loved Captain Reese's quiet strength and sense of purpose, and Theresia's fearlessness. I think the author was able to develop great chemistry between them so that their slow burn, gentle romance felt organic and true. I was pleasantly surprised that the novel doesn't fall back on insta-love as the foundation of Rolland and Theresa's relationship, as I expected.

I loved Rolland's friends, Marcus and Lord Cadogan, as well as their wives, Tansy and Andalin. Rolland's mom was also endearing and authentic. I also loved that Theresia's godfather has a copper colored dog named Pumpkin.

As with all fairytales, there are certainly some obvious plotholes that can't be reconciled if the story is to work itself out into a happy ending in less than 300 pages. But who reads a fairy tale for authenticity of plot? I was more than content to let the narrative take me where it would and enjoy its lovely ride through pastoral countrysides, manor homes, millineries, a Roma camp, ton balls, and a bit of political intrigue until the villains were caught just in the nick of time.

Thank you to Covenant Communications and Austenprose PR for the opportunity to read and review this novel.