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The Virtuous Cyprian
580 pages
A jaded post-war aristocrat finds his stifling civilian life upended by a notorious courtesan who possesses a baffling, seductive innocence.
What it feels like
Reading this Regency romance feels like stepping into a delightfully tangled web of reputation and reality. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, quickly sweeping the reader out of post-war doldrums and into a charmingly perplexing romantic mystery. The mood is steeped in seductive curiosity, balancing the polished manners of high society with an undercurrent of playful tension. The prose is accessible and spirited, perfectly capturing the internal puzzle of a jaded aristocrat trying to make sense of a woman who defies all his expectations. It is a thoroughly romantic and lighthearted experience, tailor-made for readers who delight in the classic tropes of mistaken identity, witty man-woman dynamics, and the irresistible pull of a scandalous proposition.
- Mood
- romantic
- curious
- seductive
- charming
- Tone
- playful
- romantic
- intrigued
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- mistaken identity · post-war restlessness · reputation versus reality · seductive innocence
- The writing
- Accessible and spirited, balancing witty societal observations with romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from stifling post-war boredom to intrigued fascination and romantic entanglement.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Regency romances featuring mistaken identities and the tension between a jaded aristocrat and a scandalous woman.
Content notes
- references to war
- sexual tension
About the book
The Virtuous Cyprian After the excitement of war, Nicholas found life as a civilian stifling. His boredom soon lifted when the notorious courtesan Susanna Kellaway claimed a lease on one of his houses. No sooner did they meet than Nicholas became truly puzzled. Though Nicholas had every cause to dislike her, this "Susanna" was an odd mix of seductive manners, intelligence and...innocence! So much so that he was beginning to wonder if the woman wasn't an impostor! Which didn't stop him from asking her to be his mistress.
Description from Open Library.
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