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A Splendid Indiscretion
First published 1985 · 192 pages
A sparkling, low-angst traditional Regency where a delightfully scatterbrained heroine tries to save a perfect gentleman from her own chaotic charm.
What it feels like
A warm, sparkling traditional Regency romance that feels like a comforting cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. The narrative moves at a brisk, cheerful pace, driven by witty banter and the delightful contrast between a rigidly perfect hero and a charmingly chaotic heroine. The prose is crisp and affectionately wry, capturing the absurdities of high society without ever losing its gentle heart. Readers are treated to a cozy, low-angst atmosphere where the primary conflict stems from endearing misunderstandings rather than dark trauma. It is a joyful exploration of opposites attracting and the realization that love does not require perfection. This is the perfect escape for anyone who devours classic, sweet comedies of manners.
- Mood
- cozy
- cheerful
- sparkling
- warm
- Tone
- wry
- affectionate
- lighthearted
- humorous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · self-acceptance · charming misunderstandings · the burden of perfection
- The writing
- Crisp, witty, and elegantly traditional, focusing on sparkling dialogue and gentle character quirks.
- The arc
- Moves from anxious self-doubt and comedic misunderstandings to joyful, accepting love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love sweet, low-angst traditional Regency romances with scatterbrained heroines and exasperated but smitten heroes.
About the book
Untangling Love's Skein - Ada Surringham would not have denied--if she could have kept her mind on the question long enough--that she was more than somewhat muddleheaded. But not too muddled to know that she was in love with Ivor Griffith, Viscount Mullineaux, London's most eligible and elusive bachelor, a Corinthian of impeccable poise and unshakeable perfection.
And he with her. That was precisely the problem. For Ada loved him too much to inflict upon him such a paragon of confusion as... herself
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