This was an amazing story. The hero is Anatole St. Leger, and he is clairvoyant, and can "sense" when people are near. He also has telekinetic powers. That's one heckuva burden to bear and if that isn't enough he was emotionally abused as a child. His mother was terrified of him, and kept him at a distance even though she knew that all St. Legers' had "powers". His father was a weak man who caved in to his wife's wishes. Anatole was left orphaned at 15. His visions usually foretell grim occurrences, which has led Anatole to lead a secluded life as he is often feared. Madeline, is above all else - reasonable and sensible. She marries Anatole by proxy through the Bride Finder. Fitzleger is an elderly relative of Anatole's who comes from a long line of bride finders for the St. Leger family. He has his work cut out for him as it seems that Madeline and Anatole are too different to be fated for each other. They could never be in love with each other and be happy.
How wrong you'd be to think that. This book is filled with fanciful "magic", romantic yearnings, funny otherworldy presences (wait until you meet the ghost of the notorious Prospero St. Leger! ) and a couple who are destined to be soulmates.

This a wonderful book, one you won't regret reading. Ms. Carroll is a wonder herself.

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