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A Valentine's Day Fancy
318 pages
A classic Regency romance where past grievances and cynical first impressions collide at a Cotswolds country estate.
What it feels like
Set against the pastoral backdrop of the Cotswolds, this traditional Regency romance delivers a steady, mannered exploration of first impressions and lingering past grievances. The atmosphere is steeped in the classic textures of the era, utilizing familiar tropes like unexpected travel mishaps to spark immediate, crackling tension between cynical aristocrats and earnest arrivals. Readers are invited into a world where social intricacies and hidden histories dictate the emotional landscape, creating a mood that is both romantic and gently dramatic. The narrative traces a satisfying arc from initial hostility and shock to the slow unraveling of old misunderstandings. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in sharp dialogue, country-house dynamics, and the slow-burn tension that defines classic historical romance.
- Mood
- pastoral
- tense
- traditional
- Tone
- romantic
- mannered
- dramatic
- wry
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- overcoming past grievances · first impressions · aristocratic cynicism · country house society
- The writing
- Traditional and mannered, focusing on the sharp dialogue and social intricacies of the Regency era.
- The arc
- Moves from cynical misunderstandings and past heartbreak to the slow unraveling of old secrets and eventual romantic reconciliation.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring country estates, unexpected travel mishaps, and tense reunions.
About the book
Valentina and her cousin Felicity travel to the estate of Lord Laverstoke to visit Tina’s former companion. Following a carriage mishap they end up first meeting Laverstoke and his brother, who are cynical about the young women’s visit. Tina however is horrified to finally meet the man who unknowingly prevented her from marrying her fiancé several years before.
Description from Open Library.
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