After the Earl of Spenborough dies, his daughter Serena and his young widow Fanny both face life changes, as the will gives control of the estate to the Marquis of Rotherham, an irritable man with whom Serena has history. Serena is engaged to someone else, while and the household's tangle of relationships forms the plot. Georgette Heyer builds a Regency comedy of manners with sharp dialogue.
Fans of Regency romance and the novel of manners will enjoy the banter and the strong-minded heroine. It suits readers who prefer conversation and misunderstandings to action.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1955
- Language
- EN
