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A Chance Encounter
First published 1991 · 224 pages
A classic Regency romp where a desperate lord's impulsive bid for freedom sparks an entirely unexpected romance.
What it feels like
Stepping into this classic Regency romance feels like being swept up in a sudden, delightful whirlwind of societal rebellion. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the sheer impulsivity of a protagonist desperate to escape the suffocating expectations of a childhood betrothal. It carries the breezy, charming mood of traditional historical romance, where near-disasters seamlessly transform into grand romantic gestures. The prose balances period-appropriate formality with a lighthearted, dramatic flair, perfectly capturing the tension between rigid high-society rules and sudden, heart-led decisions. Readers who delight in the familiar comforts of the genre—where spiteful rivals are thwarted by unexpected, sweeping marriages of convenience—will find themselves thoroughly charmed by this impulsive, romantic escape.
- Mood
- charming
- impulsive
- breezy
- sweeping
- Tone
- romantic
- lighthearted
- dramatic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- escaping societal expectations · impulsive romance · marriage of convenience · unexpected love
- The writing
- Traditional Regency romance prose that balances period-appropriate formality with a brisk, engaging rhythm.
- The arc
- From the suffocating pressure of unwanted societal obligations to the sudden, thrilling spark of an unexpected romantic connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, trope-heavy Regency romances featuring impulsive lords and sudden marriages of convenience.
Content notes
- arranged marriage pressures
- near-accident
About the book
Lord Humphrey is trying to avoid marrying Augusta Radcliffe who has been promised to him as his eventual bride since they were children. Now that she has grown into a beautiful but spiteful and selfish young debutante, he cannot bring himself to propose. So when he nearly runs over Joan Chadwick, he suddenly resolves to marry her instead.
Description from Open Library.
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