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A Grand Deception
First published 1988 · 330 pages
A charmingly chaotic Regency romp where stubborn independence collides with drawing-room farce and inevitable romance.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a sunlit, slightly chaotic drawing room where wit and warmth reign supreme. The narrative moves at a brisk, cheerful clip, propelled by sparkling dialogue and the delightful absurdity of a well-intentioned impersonation scheme. It is a deeply cozy and lighthearted experience, wrapping the reader in a comforting atmosphere of gentle farce and inevitable romance. The prose is crisp and classically styled, perfectly suited to the stubborn, independent heroine and the smitten lord trying to win her over. It is an absolute treat for readers who crave the sweet, low-stakes charm of vintage Regency fiction, offering a delightful escape into a world of societal maneuvering, secret identities, and happily-ever-afters.
- Mood
- cozy
- cheerful
- romantic
- breezy
- Tone
- lighthearted
- witty
- charming
- farcical
- gentle
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- pursuit of independence · absurdity of social expectations · mistaken identity · unexpected love
- The writing
- Crisp and classically styled, with a focus on sparkling dialogue and gentle humor.
- The arc
- Moves from stubborn independence and comedic confusion to warm, affectionate surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, sweet Regency romances who enjoy a mix of bluestocking heroines and mild drawing-room farce.
Content notes
- mild deception
About the book
Lovely Georgy is a bluestocking with high minded principles and is determined not to marry. Lord Maitland, returning to society after many years, is instantly smitten but can’t get her to accept his suit. Finally she runs away to take up employment as a village schoolteacher, causing her mother to develop a plan to substitute another young lady in Georgy’s place at a crucially important house party.
Description from Open Library.
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