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Lady Jane's Ribbons
First published 1987 · 268 pages
A spirited Regency romp where the thrill of a high-stakes carriage race is matched only by the breathless gamble of risking one's heart.
What it feels like
This lively Regency romance moves at the brisk, exhilarating clip of a high-stakes carriage race. The narrative is steeped in the competitive spirit of English sporting life, blending the dust and thunder of the road to Brighton with the glittering, dramatic tension of high society. Readers are swept into a world where a determined heroine must navigate both ruthless rivals and the sting of romantic betrayal. The prose captures the breathless energy of proving one's worth against formidable odds and the underestimation of men. It is a perfect read for those who delight in spirited historical heroines who literally take the reins, offering an adventurous and swoony journey where winning the race means risking the heart.
- Mood
- lively
- competitive
- adventurous
- Tone
- spirited
- dramatic
- romantic
- determined
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- proving one's worth · romantic betrayal · the thrill of competition · overcoming underestimation · risking the heart
- The writing
- Energetic and period-appropriate, capturing both the breathless thrill of a carriage race and the dramatic tension of Regency social maneuvering.
- The arc
- A determined heroine moves from facing betrayal and underestimation to proving her strength and risking her heart.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love spirited Regency heroines who take the reins to outpace their rivals and prove their romantic worth.
Content notes
- romantic betrayal
- sexism and underestimation of women
About the book
Lady Jane Derwent faced formidable odds as she set out to win the furious coach race to Brighton.
She had to defeat the famous team--and the infamous tricks--of the ruthless king of the road, Edward Chapman.
She had to best the finest entry that her sport-besotted brother Henry could buy with his wealth.
And she had to prove to Lord Lewis Ardenley - who had flagrantly betrayed her with a beauteous new darling--that he was wrong in rating Jane as too frail either to stay the course or stand off his advances.
Lady Jane knew how hard it would be to win, and how easy it would be to lose so much--especially her heart....
Description from Open Library.
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