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Polly and the Prince (Black Sheep #3)
First published 1991 · 331 pages
A charming Regency romp where an accidental meeting blossoms into high-society intrigue and unexpected romance.
What it feels like
This breezy Regency romance sweeps the reader into a world of serendipitous encounters and high-society intrigue. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, balancing the lighthearted charm of an absentminded artist with the thrilling mystery of a ragged stranger who harbors royal connections. As the setting shifts to the bustling, fashionable backdrop of Brighton, the mood deepens from sweet, uncertain longing into an adventurous romp filled with plots and schemes. The prose is accessible and lively, perfectly capturing the manners and excitement of the era without feeling weighed down by historical density. It is a delightful escape for anyone who loves watching an unlikely pair navigate both the complexities of their own hearts and the glittering, dangerous circles of the Prince Regent.
- Mood
- breezy
- intrigue-laced
- romantic
- societal
- Tone
- charming
- romantic
- lighthearted
- adventurous
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected romance · class contrasts · royal intrigue · serendipitous reunions
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing the manners of the Regency period with the lively momentum of a romantic adventure.
- The arc
- Moves from a charming, accidental encounter through a period of uncertain longing, culminating in a thrilling, intrigue-filled reunion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring endearing, slightly eccentric heroines and a dash of high-society mystery.
Content notes
- political intrigue
About the book
Absentminded artist Polly literally falls into the arms of a gentlemanly but ragged stranger, a Russian in exile. But Kolya turns out to have friends in high places. When the Prince Regent summons him, Polly is afraid she'll never see him again - until a commission brings her to Brighton as well. Reunited, the unlikely pair finds themselves caught up in plots and intrigues.
Description from Open Library.
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