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The Beauty's Daughter
First published 1985 · 155 pages
A charming, Cinderella-esque Regency romp where an overlooked daughter must navigate drawing-room deceptions to find her own happily ever after.
What it feels like
Reading this classic traditional Regency feels like stepping into a lively drawing-room comedy of manners, complete with sparkling dialogue and absurd social deceptions. The mood is light, theatrical, and breezy, driven by the delicious tension of a hidden identity and the inevitable unraveling of a vain mother's selfish scheme. Readers who delight in the witty, clean, and character-driven romances of Georgette Heyer or Marion Chesney will feel right at home in this cozy world. The prose is brisk and period-appropriate, carrying the reader through a deeply satisfying emotional arc where an overlooked, Cinderella-esque wallflower finally steps out of the shadows and into the light. It is a comforting, nostalgic read that perfectly balances gentle farce with genuine romantic sweetness.
- Mood
- cozy
- theatrical
- charming
- breezy
- Tone
- witty
- farcical
- lighthearted
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- hidden identity · maternal rivalry · coming of age · social facades · Cinderella dynamics
- The writing
- Classic and conversational, relying heavily on sparkling dialogue and period-appropriate manners to drive the narrative.
- The arc
- Moves from stifled obscurity and familial neglect to confident self-discovery and romantic triumph.
- Who it's for
- Fans of traditional, closed-door Regency romances who love drawing-room comedies and Cinderella-esque transformations.
Content notes
- maternal neglect
- emotional manipulation
About the book
When the Seminary for Young Ladies where Lady Alice had sent 8-year old Priscilla closes, she must take back the daughter she never loved. Fearful that Sean O'Rourke, a handsome admirer, will spurn the youthful Lady Alice when he learns that she has a now grown-up daughter of 22, Alice forces Priscilla to take on the guise of her lowly secretary.
Description from Open Library.
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