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The Disobedient Daughter
First published 1982 · 217 pages
A sparkling, witty romp about a musically gifted heroine who discovers that a little rebellion is the perfect prelude to romance.
What it feels like
Reading this classic traditional Regency feels like stepping into a brightly lit ballroom where the music is lively and the conversation is even sharper. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, carried by crisp, period-appropriate prose that delights in witty banter and the subtle absurdities of high society. There is a cozy, sparkling mood throughout, underpinned by a gently rebellious spirit as the heroine navigates the stifling expectations of her stuffy family. It is an emotionally satisfying journey from quiet frustration to exhilarating liberation, focusing on the tension between artistic passion and societal duty. Fans of Georgette Heyer and Marion Chesney will devour this lighthearted, romantic escape, reveling in the delicious friction between a spirited musician and a charming rake.
- Mood
- cozy
- sparkling
- gently rebellious
- Tone
- wry
- romantic
- lighthearted
- spirited
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- finding one's voice · defying familial expectations · the allure of the forbidden · artistic passion vs. societal duty
- The writing
- Crisp and period-appropriate, favoring witty banter and elegant descriptions of high society.
- The arc
- Moves from stifled frustration under familial pressure to the exhilarating freedom of choosing passion over propriety.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, traditional Regency romances where sparkling dialogue and subtle rebellions take center stage.
Content notes
- forced engagement
- familial emotional manipulation
About the book
Janet Lambert is a skilled musician, but this talent and her unusual beauty do not fit in with her stuffy and self-important family. When her mother forces her to get engaged to the bland Lord Sanders, she has to try and not remember the much more entrancing encounters she has had with rakish Lord Anthony Northbridge.
Description from Open Library.
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