The Man in the Dark by Susan Scarlett 👩🏻👱🏻‍♀️💖👱🏻‍♂️🏡

This is my new favorite Susan Scarlett book! 😍 Although my top three Dean Street Press Furrowed Middlebrow titles by SS so far have been Under the Rainbow, Sally-Ann and Babbacombe's, this lovely story slightly beats them all 😱

Rating: 5+🌟

I truly loved the main character, Marda Mayne. She is the type of young lady that would be the perfect best friend...at least to me. She is not only kind, thoughtful and loyal, but also is infused with courage, life, honesty and good sense.

Marda initially takes on the position of companion to Mr. James Longford's orphaned ward, Shirley, in order to help her family earn more money. But, after the just the first day, Marda has the feeling that Mr. Longford (who has been blind for 6 years due to a tragic car accident) needs her assistance and companionship much more than lively and determined American Shirley (who also longs for the attention of any male in the vicinity.)

My 3 Top Favorite Susan Scarlett Books!

I was addicted to this novel from the very first page. Everything about it is interesting, domestic and quietly entertaining with the perfect pacing. Susan Scarlett (aka my adored Noel Streatfeild) simply reminded me again how much I adore her writing.

If you love a vintage YA romance with a hint of a Cinderella-esque feel, supportive families, first loves, gossipy servants and an "evil" sister (instead of stepmother), you must read The Man in the Dark. Highly recommended!

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Many thanks to my friend Gina (@gina.stanyer.books on Instagram and YouTube) for agreeing to a buddy read of this book after I told her it was in my top two Susan Scarlett titles to read next! Also, to Michelle (@myeclecticshelf on Instagram) for recommending this book to me! 😍

Which Susan Scarlett book should I read next? Let me know in the comments below!

Have an awesome weekend, lovely friends! Much love! 💕🌸🤗🌸💕