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The Frost Fair
First published 1982 · 224 pages
A sparkling, snow-dusted battle of wits where stubborn independence melts into cozy romance.
What it feels like
Reading this feels like stepping into a crisp, snow-covered London morning, wrapped in a warm velvet cloak. The narrative moves at a brisk, delightful clip, driven almost entirely by the crackling, witty banter between two fiercely independent souls who refuse to yield. It captures the quintessential charm of a traditional Regency romance, lighthearted, sparkling, and entirely focused on the delicious tension of a battle of wills. The wintry setting adds a festive, cozy atmosphere that perfectly contrasts with the fiery temperaments of the leads. It is a comfort read in the truest sense, offering a clean, sparkling escape for anyone who loves the sharp dialogue of classic era romances and the cozy predictability of a well-earned, snow-dusted happily ever after.
- Mood
- cozy
- festive
- spirited
- wintry
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- sparkling
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- battle of wills · reluctant attraction · independence vs. duty · winter magic · marriage of convenience
- The writing
- Crisp and period-appropriate, relying heavily on sharp, sparkling dialogue and witty repartee.
- The arc
- From stubborn independence and mutual irritation to begrudging respect and warm, festive romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic, closed-door Regency romances featuring strong-willed heroines and crackling banter.
About the book
It was the worst winter in London's history, and the worst dilemma in Meg's.
Fiery Lady Margaret Underwood thoroughly enjoyed being single and the toast of the ton. But Lady Meg also enjoyed being immensely wealthy, and by the terms of the late Earl of Barringham's will, she would soon have to marry or give up her fortune.
Then she found herself challenged by a man as stubbornly devoted to his bachelorhood as she was to her own willful ways...
Description from Open Library.
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