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Rosalind
208 pages
A spirited Regency romance where protective family duty collides with an unexpected, charming attraction.
What it feels like
This spirited Regency romance offers a delightful exploration of shifting affections and family duty. The mood is warm and charming, driven by a forthright heroine who steps in to manage the messy consequences of her brother's gambling debts. Readers can expect a brisk, engaging pace fueled by the delicious contrast between a timid, missish niece and her capable, outspoken aunt. The emotional texture is lighthearted but deeply romantic, focusing on the quiet realization of a dashing lord who discovers he has made a marriage bargain for entirely the wrong woman. It will thoroughly delight fans of traditional Regency fiction who love capable heroines, lively social dynamics, and the satisfying pivot from protective indignation to unexpected love.
- Mood
- spirited
- romantic
- cozy
- Tone
- charming
- witty
- lighthearted
- forthright
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected attraction · family duty · shifting affections · arranged marriage complications
- The writing
- Engaging and mannered, focusing on the lively social dynamics and internal romantic musings typical of traditional Regency fiction.
- The arc
- Moves from protective indignation over a family scandal to the warm realization of an unexpected, mutual attraction.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic Regency romances featuring capable, outspoken heroines who accidentally steal the hearts of dashing lords.
Content notes
- gambling debts
About the book
Rosalind McHenry is horrified to learn that her wastrel brother had promised his daughter Felicity in marriage to Alistair, Lord Eberhart, in return for funds to pay off his gambling debts. She resolves to find a different beau for her niece, even as she acknowledges what a dashing candidate Lord Eberhart actually is. Lord Eberhart in the meantime wonders why he thought it was a good idea to marry Felicity, who is often tongue tied and missish, and quite unlike her charming forthright aunt.
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