FAST AND FASTIDIOUS

R.M. CALDWELL

Fast and Fastidious by R.M. Caldwell is an effective blend of romance and historical mystery. Fans of mechanical engineering will find plenty to like in this novel. Lucy Elliott is the perfect Regency lady. But it's interesting that she is obsessed with engineering. As the book progresses, we watch her attend the Night Races. This brings her together with a friend named Captain Dashwood. The relationship between Lucy, Captain Dashwood, and her friend Meg is unpredictable yet hopeful. Action scenes abound, and the night races attempt to minimize the classism prevalent at the time. Fast and Fastidious is entertaining and well worth reading. Lucy should be mentioned as possessing neurodivergent traits. And instead of being a detriment, they emphasize her unique personality. And produce empathy among readers. Perhaps the story could have placed more emphasis on romance and the high emotions that usually attend a romantic endeavor. But nonetheless. The character development and the plot make Fast and Fastidious a book well worth diving into.