A Heart to Mend by Myne Whitman

What a charming book this is.

A young girl, Gladys, leaves her hometown to live with her estranged aunt in Lagos to find a good job. Whilst trying to find her aunt’s house, a mysterious young man, Edward, in a fine car, spots her scrutinising her map and insists on driving her to her destination. Little does she know that she will bump into him again not long after this chance encounter and that their path to true romance will begin a journey along a rocky route. Although now a successful businessman, his path to success has been a hard one from harsh beginnings which have had a deep effect on his ability to trust and abandon himself to true love. Gladys is a sweet, intelligent and trusting young woman, proud of her humble background. But misunderstandings shake the foundations of their relationship and are then further muddied by Edward’s past when people he once knew set out to ruin his success.

The backdrop of this romance is the world of corporate finance; the author’s knowledge or if not personal knowledge, meticulous research, is outstanding, so outstanding in fact, that I was a little overwhelmed by the finer detail and found myself eagerly anticipating the scenes between Gladys and Edward. 

I love Myne’s writing style – she is articulate and expressive. The main characters are well-developed and it’s very easy to become enamoured with Gladys and Edward. 

Delightful.