"A Perfect Weakness" by Jennifer A. Davids

John Turner's days as a surgeon in the Civil War have left him haunted and forlorn. Determined to give up medicine, John is uncertain what to do until an unexpected letter arrives naming him the heir of a large British estate. He's thankful for the chance at a fresh start as he leaves America behind.

Though she is only the sister of the estate manager, Penelope Howard has devoted her adult life to caring for the tenants of Ashford Hall and the nearby village. Her visits give her life meaning, something she once thought she'd lost forever. She does not intend to be drawn to the new lord upon his arrival, but there's a certain wounded air about him that calls out to her.

Displeased to learn that it was already common knowledge that Ashford Hall's heir was a medical doctor, John rebuffs all attempts made by others to begin to practice again. After all he's done, he believes he can only cause hurt instead of healing.

I thought this story did a good job of weaving together the lives of two very wounded people in the Victorian Era. There were colorful side characters, and the pacing of plot twists and past information was well done. I would recommend this to fans of historical fiction.

Although I am reviewing this title in conjunction with JustRead Tours, this is a book from my personal collection.