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At the Sign of the Golden Pineapple
First published 1987 · 217 pages
A delightfully frothy Regency romp where spunky entrepreneurship meets haughty aristocratic pride in a battle of wits and sugar.
What it feels like
Reading this classic Regency romance feels like stepping into a bustling, sugar-scented London confectionary on a crisp afternoon. The narrative moves at a brisk, delightful clip, propelled by sharp, witty dialogue and the sheer comedic momentum of high society's absurdities. There is a cozy, cheerful warmth to the found family of women carving out their own independence, perfectly balanced by the wry, playful tension of an arrogant lord slowly realizing he has met his match. The prose is crisp and unpretentious, focusing on character dynamics and spirited banter rather than heavy historical exposition. It is a delightfully low-angst, comforting read, perfect for anyone who loves watching a haughty aristocrat thoroughly dismantled by a practical, fiercely independent heroine.
- Mood
- cozy
- bustling
- cheerful
- sweet
- Tone
- wry
- lighthearted
- playful
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- female independence · found family · enemies to lovers · class boundaries · absurdity of high society
- The writing
- Crisp, witty, and unpretentious, delivering sharp dialogue and charming societal observations with effortless efficiency.
- The arc
- Moves from spirited defiance and comedic misunderstandings to a warm, satisfying surrender to unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave traditional, low-angst Regency romances filled with spirited heroines, bustling London shops, and haughty lords getting their comeuppance.
Content notes
- classism
- historical sexism
About the book
Henrietta Bascombe takes a legacy and sets up a confectioners shop in London, along with elderly Miss Hissop and two beautiful young gentlewomen from her village. When handsome but haughty Lord Carrisdowne hears that his brother and his friend are enraptured by the two young ladies, he decides to make the shop unfashionable. While this tactic works at first, he soon finds to his chagrin that he would really rather spend as much time as possible with Henrietta.
Description from Open Library.
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