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The Marquis Takes a Bride
First published 1982 · 199 pages
A frothy, witty romp through Regency society where a marriage of convenience leads to unexpected romantic entanglements.
What it feels like
Reading this classic Regency romance feels like stepping into a brightly lit, bustling London ballroom filled with sharp banter and rustling silk. The narrative moves at a brisk, delightful clip, carried by crisp dialogue and a gently wry authorial voice that never takes itself too seriously. It is a frothy, comforting experience, wrapping the reader in a cozy atmosphere of societal maneuvering and romantic confusion. The emotional texture is light but satisfying, focusing on the humorous gap between a young woman's romantic illusions and the surprisingly tender reality of her pragmatic marriage. It will thoroughly delight readers who crave the traditional, witty charm of classic historical romance, offering a breezy, low-stakes escape into a world where true love always triumphs over youthful infatuation.
- Mood
- breezy
- cozy
- romantic
- frothy
- Tone
- wry
- lighthearted
- playful
- charming
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · coming of age · illusion versus reality · unexpected affection
- The writing
- Crisp, witty, and unpretentious, driven by sharp dialogue and gentle situational comedy.
- The arc
- Moves from naive infatuation and confusion to a grounded, surprising realization of true love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of traditional Regency romances who love watching a naive heroine outgrow her childhood crush and fall for her worldly husband.
Content notes
- mild emotional manipulation
About the book
The Bewildered Bride
Miss Jennie Bemyss was in a position that any intelligent young lady would envy.
The wealthy, worldly Marquis of Charrington proposed a marriage of convenience that would leave him free to pursue his pleasures, and leave Jennie free of his undoubtedly depraved desires.
At the same time, handsome, charming Guy Chalmers, whom she had loved since childhood, proposed to aid her in enjoying her freedom to the fullest.
Jennie should have felt happy to be ignored by a man whom she properly should despise. She should have felt even happier to be courted by a man whom she had so long adored.
Why, then, did Jennie only feel so confused...?
Description from Open Library.
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