Princess Louise In The Wild Princess By Mary Hart Perry

Set in Victorian era England, The Wild Princess by Mary Hart Perry follows the rebellious ways of Queen Victoria’s fourth daughter, Princess Louise. Told in alternating timelines, the story first introduces Louise on the day of her wedding, having just married the Marquee of Lorne. Although the Louise and Lorne are a seemingly perfect pairing, the marriage is a scandalous one as it is the first in three centuries wherein a member of the royal family has wed a commoner. That night, it is revealed to Louise that her new husband prefers the company of men and agreed to marry her in order to shield his sexuality. This news upsets Louise as she was eager to have an affectionate husband with whom she could start a family. Despite this, Louise agrees to keep the Marquee’s secret. Louise’s disappointment does not last for long though as she finds love with Stephen Byrne, a secret service agent recruited to protect the royal family.
Princess Louise, the protagonist, was my absolute favourite character in this novel. She was remarkably interesting and had many layers that revealed themselves as the story progressed. The most intriguing aspect of Louise’s persona was her strong will that gave her the courage to break free from royal constraints and gain her independence. Louise’s love interest, Stephen Byrne, was another one of my favourite characters in this novel. The way he protected and cared for Louise and her family while providing her with the love she deserved was heartwarming. In general, Mary Hart Perry’s complex and multidimensional characters propelled the story forward and made this novel a page