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A Lover's Victory
290 pages
A sweeping historical romance where the glittering backdrop of a European peace congress sets the stage for a battle between duty and an unexpected, angsty love.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a glittering, intrigue-laced ballroom where duty and desire are locked in a delicate dance. The narrative unfolds at a steady pace, wrapping the reader in a sweeping atmosphere of historical grandeur and emotional yearning. It captures the distinct tension of familial pressure clashing with the sudden, thrilling spark of unexpected love. The prose is classic and atmospheric, perfectly suited to the formal manners and high stakes of a European peace congress. As the protagonist navigates her own desires, the emotional arc moves from reluctant obedience to the angsty, rewarding challenge of melting a guarded heart. It is a perfect escape for readers who devour classic historical romances filled with glittering settings, societal expectations, and the timeless appeal of a love that defies the rules.
- Mood
- sweeping
- romantic
- intrigue-laced
- yearning
- Tone
- romantic
- earnest
- dramatic
- traditional
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- duty versus desire · melting a cold heart · arranged marriage pressures · unexpected love
- The writing
- Traditional and atmospheric, capturing the formal manners and sweeping romance of the Regency era.
- The arc
- From reluctant obedience and familial pressure to the thrilling, angsty awakening of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring glittering European backdrops and emotionally guarded love interests.
Content notes
- familial pressure
- arranged marriage
About the book
Sir Edward Fairmount had decided that his daughter Valeria must marry Perry Adaire. Despite her own opposition to the match, Sir Edward takes her to Vienna, where Perry's regiment is stationed, to make sure the betrothal proceeds. In Vienna, the Peace Congress is in progress, and amidst the intrigue and excitement, love touches Valeria at last. But it is not love for Perry. Valeria loses her heart to a man who seems to have no heart of his own.
Description from Open Library.
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