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Black Sheep's Daughter (Black Sheep #1)
First published 1989 · 399 pages
A delightful, fish-out-of-water Regency romp where an unconventional heroine brings a breath of fresh, chaotic air to stuffy London society.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like throwing open the windows of a stuffy London drawing room to let in a warm, chaotic breeze. It is a delightfully brisk and witty romp that thrives on the friction of a classic culture clash. The narrative is driven by sparkling dialogue and a playful tone, inviting the reader to chuckle at the rigid absurdities of high society as they are dismantled by a fiercely capable, pistol-wielding heroine. The mood remains cheerful and cozy throughout, anchored by an emotional arc that shifts gracefully from comedic exasperation to genuine, warm affection. It is a perfect comfort read for those who love their historical romances sweet, spirited, and full of lively, unconventional charm.
- Mood
- cheerful
- breezy
- cozy
- spirited
- Tone
- witty
- lighthearted
- playful
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- culture clash · unconventional heroines · absurdity of high society · finding belonging
- The writing
- Crisp and dialogue-driven, with a light, witty touch that perfectly captures the manners of the era.
- The arc
- Moves from amusing exasperation and culture clash to a warm, deeply affectionate romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in traditional, sweet Regency romances featuring capable, fish-out-of-water heroines who upend polite society.
Content notes
- period-typical colonial attitudes
About the book
Teresa Danville, raised in Costa Rica by her "black sheep" father, presents a challenge to the diplomatic skills of Sir Andrew Graylin. Niece of an English duke, Teresa was not raised to London society, but to wielding pistols and overseeing a coffee plantation household. Bringing this exotic beauty (along with her brother and her parrot) to civilization gets the previously affianced Sir Andrew in deep trouble.
Description from Open Library.
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