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The Admiral's Lady
187 pages
A sparkling, farcical romp through Regency society where mistaken identities and misplaced affections lead to unexpected romance.
What it feels like
Reading this novel feels like stepping into a brightly lit Regency drawing room filled with witty banter, rustling silk, and a delightful undercurrent of mischief. The narrative moves at a brisk, theatrical pace, sweeping the reader up in a whirlwind of romantic tangles and farcical family secrets. It balances a cozy, spirited mood with a playful tone, ensuring that even when the plot veers into mild mystery the stakes remain comfortably lighthearted. The prose is breezy and dialogue-driven, capturing the charm of traditional historical romance without getting bogged down in heavy period detail. It is a perfect, comforting escape for readers who delight in enemies-to-lovers tension, mistaken identities, and the sparkling wit of a classic comedy of manners.
- Mood
- spirited
- cozy
- breezy
- theatrical
- Tone
- playful
- wry
- lighthearted
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- deceptive appearances · enemies to lovers · coming of age · family secrets · romantic entanglements
- The writing
- Breezy and period-appropriate, favoring witty banter and lively internal monologues over dense historical description.
- The arc
- Moves from youthful infatuation and confusion to a grounded, surprising realization of true love amidst a delightful family farce.
- Who it's for
- Fans of traditional, sweet Regency romances who enjoy a dash of mistaken identity and spirited enemies-to-lovers banter.
Content notes
- mild peril
- deception
About the book
Susanna Farebrother is eagerly awaiting her gala coming-out ball and the arrival of her Admiral father, who is due back from the sea. The headstrong lovely eighteen-year-old has also fallen in love with a dashing army captain. But it is her neighbor, young Edward Royde, who really captures her attention. She hates him.
These romantic tangles are set aside when Admiral Sir John Farebrother arrives home, for Susanna senses something is very wrong. She soon discovers what is peculiar about her father's return. Papa is not Papa at all!
Description from Open Library.
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