A Bluestocking's Christmas — Lindsay Downs

Lady Brittany Sexton loves her newest book on Africa but she quickly learns keeping it in her possession is difficult. For her, the problem lies with Lord Samuel Palmer, who believes ladies should not read inappropriate tomes. Part of Lord Palmer's fascination is the cryptic messages found in the margins. What quickly develops between Lady Brittany and Lord Palmer is even more confusing.



As Christmas draws nearer and with the book still in her possession, Lord Palmer follows her to her parents country estate. It's there they, along with some friends, slowly make sense of the notes.



During all of this, Lady Brittany learns a fact about Lord Palmer that disturbs her greatly -- why he desired the book. To clear her mind and think about her answer to Lord Palmer's sudden proposal, she goes for a horseback ride, only for disaster to strike.

Once well, she returns home. Lady Brittany now has to make a life changing decision. Can she… will she marry Lord Palmer ?