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Second Season
236 pages
A sparkling, traditional Regency romp celebrating a delightfully unconventional bluestocking who refuses to play by society's rigid rules.
What it feels like
Reading this traditional Regency romance feels like stepping into a sunlit, bustling London drawing room filled with sharp wit and rustling silk. The narrative moves at a brisk, delightful clip, carried by crisp dialogue and a wry, affectionate tone that gently pokes fun at the rigid rules of the ton. It offers a cozy, cheerful atmosphere where the stakes are purely social and romantic, making it a perfect comfort read. The prose is light and sparkling, focusing on clever banter rather than heavy melodrama. It is an absolute treat for fans of classic, closed-door historical romance who love watching an unapologetic, intellectual heroine outsmart high society and find a love that celebrates her unconventional mind.
- Mood
- cheerful
- cozy
- drawing-room bright
- Tone
- wry
- lighthearted
- sparkling
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- defying societal expectations · intellectual compatibility · the charm of the unconventional · finding love on one's own terms
- The writing
- Crisp and dialogue-driven, the prose sparkles with period-appropriate wit and sharp social observations.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from feeling like an awkward societal misfit to confidently embracing her true self alongside a partner who values her mind.
- Who it's for
- Readers who adore traditional, closed-door Regency romances featuring unapologetic bluestockings and Georgette Heyer-style banter.
Content notes
- period-typical sexism
About the book
Miss Charlotte Stanwood was the despair of her family. She had reached the ripe age of eighteen without a husband, and if her disastrous first season in London was any indication, she was doomed to spinsterhood.
What could you do with a girl who would not learn to chatter sweetly or sew neatly or even play the harp? Instead Charlotte rode as well as any man, read the most boring books, and even knew how to speak German.
All society was startled when the dashing, handsome, immensely wealthy Duke of Imbrie asked for Charlotte's hand - and shocked when she turned him down. But that was just the first of many surprises Miss Charlotte Stanwood had in store!
Description from Open Library.
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