Arabella Tarleton, the beautiful eldest daughter of a country clergyman with a large family and little money, is sent to London for a Season by her godmother. On the way she is caught in a mishap, and to save face she lets the rich, haughty Robert Beaumaris believe she is an heiress. Beaumaris, a leader of fashion who is tired of fortune hunters, plays along, and Arabella finds herself in more and more tangled situations, including the rescue of a stray dog and a poor boy.
Heyer's Regency romance suits readers who like witty banter, social comedy, and a spirited heroine. It is a fine choice for fans of Austen-style manners and happy endings.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1949
- Language
- EN
