Genre: Regency RomanceUnlike the other regency romances of the Pink Carnation series, this one is set in India, featuring the newly married Penelope Staines (nee Deveraux). Unlike any other historical romance I've read, this one tackles the difficult issue of a mis-matched couple struggling to find a workable way to live together, and issues of how fidelity plays into that. Willig has created an interesting character with difficult problems, and India is a lush and fascinating background (with intriguing political plots and cultural currents!) but her desire to keep the tone light and witty actually gets in the way of truly exploring Penelope's situation and being as good a book as it could've been.

Hands down, best one of the series so far. Loved it!