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Love's Masquerade
423 pages
A sparkling battle of wits where high-stakes wagers and drawing-room deceptions pave the way to unexpected romance.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like stepping into a brightly lit Regency ballroom where every conversation is a fencing match. The narrative moves at a brisk, theatrical clip, propelled by sharp repartee and the delightful tension of mutual deception. It is a world of arch glances, high-stakes wagers, and spirited heroines who refuse to be mere pawns in a gentleman's game. The prose is crisp and mannered, perfectly capturing the breezy, lighthearted tone of a traditional comedy of manners. Beneath the sparkling surface of drawing-room politics and masquerades, there is a gentle emotional warmth that slowly thaws the characters' guarded hearts. It will thoroughly delight fans of classic, closed-door historical romance who prefer their love stories built on a foundation of crackling wit and clever social maneuvering.
- Mood
- sparkling
- theatrical
- breezy
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- arch
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- battle of wits · deception and disguise · social maneuvering · enemies to lovers
- The writing
- Crisp and dialogue-heavy, the prose leans into the mannered elegance and sharp repartee of the period.
- The arc
- The journey moves from guarded rivalry and playful deception to a satisfying surrender to genuine affection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in traditional, closed-door Regency romances featuring spirited heroines and high-stakes social wagers.
Content notes
- mild period-typical sexism
About the book
He wagered he'd win her band and Leonora encouraged his sult-to settle a score of her own!
Originally published, London, Arlington, 1981.
Description from Open Library.
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