Kate Malvern, an orphan with little money and a good deal of common sense, is taken in by her wealthy relations at Staplewood, the family estate of Sir Timothy Broome. She soon finds herself caught between the hopes of her aunt, the unsteady temper of Sir Timothy's son Torquil, and the more worldly Lord Broome, who takes a cooler view of Kate's prospects. Georgette Heyer's Regency comedy sets plans for an advantageous match against the people involved and the trouble that a household of schemers, invalids and impulsive cousins can make.
It is written for readers who like Heyer's brisk dialogue, period slang and sharp comic timing, and who want a romance in which manners and money matter as much as feeling. Expect a self-possessed heroine, a family drama that grows steadily more tangled, and an ending with every thread tidily resolved.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1968
- Language
- EN
