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Lady Madeline's Folly
First published 1983 · 262 pages
A sparkling Regency romp where political rivalries and social meddling mask the simmering tension between former lovers turned friends.
What it feels like
Stepping into this traditional Regency romance feels like entering a bustling London drawing room where social maneuvering is a high art. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, driven by the witty friction of opposing political allegiances and the delicate dance of high society. It is a story steeped in an elegant, socially vibrant mood, where the comfortable familiarity of a long-standing friendship is suddenly disrupted by the sharp sting of jealousy. The prose is crisp and observant, perfectly capturing the subtle glances and unspoken tensions that arise when a meddling hostess takes on a new protégé. It will thoroughly delight readers who crave classic, dialogue-heavy historical romances featuring sharp-witted characters, friends-to-lovers dynamics, and the delightful realization that a former suitor might just be the perfect match.
- Mood
- elegant
- socially bustling
- cozy
- Tone
- wry
- observant
- lighthearted
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- friends to lovers · social maneuvering · romantic jealousy · political rivalries
- The writing
- Crisp and dialogue-driven, focusing on the witty exchanges and social intricacies of the London season.
- The arc
- A comfortable, established friendship is upended by jealousy, leading to a reawakening of old romantic affections.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love traditional, drawing-room Regency romances where political differences and social meddling mask simmering romantic tension.
About the book
Lady Madeline Fordwich, who acted as political hostess for her distinguished Tory father, each season acquired a protégé to advance socially and politically in London. Her former suitor, Lord Eskott, though a Whig, had become a dear friend. But Escott did not at all approve of Maddie's newest protege, Henry Aldred, a relative with whom she appeared to be falling in love.
Description from Open Library.
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