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A Lady Never Tells
480 pages
A spirited romp through British high society where bold American sisters clash with aristocratic expectations and unexpected danger.
What it feels like
This lively historical romance sweeps the reader into a world of aristocratic ballrooms and sprawling country estates, balancing lighthearted societal clashes with a thread of genuine suspense. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the friction between a fiercely protective, unconventional heroine and a skeptical but captivated British gentleman. As the sisters navigate the rigid rules of the upper class while guarding their own secrets, the atmosphere shifts from playful fish-out-of-water comedy to thrilling romantic tension. The prose is spirited and warm, capturing both the glittering facade of high society and the genuine emotional bonds of sisterhood. It is a delightful escape for anyone who loves watching proper etiquette unravel in the face of bold, improper love and unexpected danger.
- Mood
- lively
- aristocratic
- romantic
- mildly suspenseful
- Tone
- spirited
- romantic
- playful
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- sisterly devotion · clashing cultures · hidden identities · defying social expectations · finding love in danger
- The writing
- Engaging and lively, balancing witty societal observations with moments of romantic tension and suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from desperate flight and guarded secrets to thrilling romantic tension and triumphant belonging.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love spirited historical romances featuring fish-out-of-water heroines, protective heroes, and a dash of mystery.
Content notes
- death of a parent
- threat of forced marriage
- attempted kidnapping
About the book
When Mary Bascombe's stepfather tries to sell her and her sisters to the highest bidder after their mother's death, she resolves to take drastic action. Although their British mother was estranged from her family, Mary decides the four will flee to London and take their place in society as granddaughters of the Earl of Stewkesbury.
Dashing Sir Royce Winslow doubts the honesty of the young women's claim--despite their charms, they seem to be hiding something. His attraction to feisty Mary, however, is no ruse, so when the sisters are shipped off to Willowmere, the earl's country estate, to acquire some polish, Royce is quick to join them. When an unknown villain attempts a kidnapping, Royce and Mary are thrown together as they confront the danger... and Royce learns that while high society may sing the praises of proper behavior, it is a most improper American who is winning his heart.
Description from Open Library.
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