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Royal Conspiracy (Regency Romantic Intrigue)
First published 1988 · 241 pages
A spirited romp through Regency England where dodging a murderous suitor is just another step in the dance of courtship.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage Regency romance feels like stepping into a delightfully cozy parlor mystery where the stakes are high but the banter remains impeccably light. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, balancing the suspense of a whodunit with the sparkling charm of a traditional comedy of manners. You are swept into an atmosphere of grand estates, glittering jewels, and hidden motives, guided by a plucky American heroine who refuses to be a passive victim. The prose is breezy and dialogue-heavy, capturing the wry, playful tone of classic historical romance. It is a perfect comfort read for those who love their historical romances laced with a dash of gothic intrigue, eccentric wills, and a heroine who outwits her dashing but dangerous suitors.
- Mood
- cozy-mysterious
- romantic
- spirited
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- suspenseful
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- inheritance games · deceptive appearances · fish out of water · trust and betrayal
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-driven, with a charmingly vintage Regency flair that prioritizes wit over deep historical realism.
- The arc
- From bewildered suspicion and defensive independence to thrilling romantic certainty and triumphant cleverness.
- Who it's for
- Fans of old-school traditional Regencies who love a dash of cozy gothic suspense and a plucky heroine outsmarting her suitors.
Content notes
- attempted murder
- deceit
About the book
Was he an eligible suitor... or a villainous cad? — AN HEIRESS IN DISTRESS — The late Corlinda Corville had always run other people's affairs; even death could not stop her. Corlinda had invited her grandniece, Lynn Marston, to visit England. But when the lovely American arrived, she found that her great-aunt had died and left her a sizable bequest: a fabulous estate, a phenomenal fortune, and abundant jewelry, which included the royal Stuart necklace. All would be hers, provided she marry one of three cousins: aristocratic Anthony, stylish Rollin or sensitive Myles.
Each was dashing after his own fashion; each conspired to win her hand; and, to Lynn's dismay, one kept trying to do her in for a share in the fortune. But which one? It was an impossible situation: scrappy Lynn was stranded under the same roof with a would-be villain. She would not,could not, be frightened away... nor would she marry simply to acquire wealth. And so she resolved to outwit her dastardly pursuer, never dreaming that by doing so she would lose her heart, win a beau, and uncover an ancient family secret!
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