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The Society Catch
349 pages
A delightful, fast-paced Regency romp where the exhausting pursuit of perfection is gleefully abandoned for the thrill of misbehavior and a cross-country chase.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like throwing off a tight corset and breathing freely for the first time. It is a breezy, spirited Regency romp that thrives on the delicious friction of a cross-country chase. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, trading the stuffy ballrooms of London for the unpredictable adventure of the open road. The prose is light and witty, perfectly capturing the heroine’s transition from a stifled, perfect lady to a delightfully rebellious runaway. There is a cozy, comforting warmth to the romance, grounded in the familiar but deeply satisfying trope of a clueless hero finally opening his eyes. It will thoroughly delight readers who love historical love stories where bad behavior is rewarded with a happily ever after.
- Mood
- breezy
- spirited
- cozy
- Tone
- playful
- affectionate
- wry
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- the burden of perfection · rebellion against propriety · the thrill of the chase · unrequited longing
- The writing
- The writing is light, accessible, and sprinkled with period-appropriate wit, prioritizing snappy dialogue and emotional immediacy over dense historical exposition.
- The arc
- The protagonist journeys from stifled, perfection-seeking longing to liberating rebellion, finally discovering that her true, unvarnished self is exactly what is worthy of love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic Regency romps featuring runaway heroines, road-trip shenanigans, and the delicious tension of a determined pursuer.
Content notes
- mild peril
- societal scandal
About the book
RUNNING AWAY FROM LOVE!
Miss Joanna Fulgrave has turned herself into the perfect society catch to be worthy of dashing Colonel Giles Gregory. But all her hard effort to improve herself comes to nothing when it looks as if Giles is about to propose--to someone else!
Deciding that bad behaviour is infinitely more attractive than perfection, Joanna flees her shocked family. Giles is hot on her trail, determined to catch her and bring her safely home. But will he be as determined to make her his bride?
Description from Open Library.
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