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The wicked godmother
First published 1987 · 262 pages
A delightfully chaotic romp through Regency London where unruly pets and mistaken intentions lead to unexpected love.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a bustling, brightly lit Regency drawing room where nothing goes quite according to plan. The narrative moves at a brisk, theatrical clip, driven by snappy dialogue and a delightfully farcical tone that never takes itself too seriously. It is a cozy, cheerful experience, wrapping the reader in a world of eccentric servants, terrible dogs, and the absurdities of the London social season. The prose is unpretentious and witty, focusing on situational comedy and the charming friction of mistaken assumptions rather than deep emotional angst. It is perfectly suited for readers who crave a lighthearted, traditional historical romance where the joy lies in the chaotic, affectionate journey toward an inevitable happy ending.
- Mood
- cheerful
- bustling
- cozy
- lighthearted
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- farcical
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- unexpected romance · absurdity of high society · found family · comedic misunderstandings
- The writing
- Snappy and unpretentious, driven by witty banter and sharp, affectionate character observations.
- The arc
- The protagonist navigates chaotic social obligations and self-doubt before stumbling into a joyful, unexpected romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love traditional, low-angst Regency romances filled with eccentric side characters, unruly pets, and farcical misunderstandings.
About the book
Beautiful Harriet Metcalf has unexpectedly been made the guardian of twin heiresses and must sponsor them for a season in London. Renting the unlucky house at 67 Clarges St. run by the butler Rainbird, Harriet and her terrible dog attract the attention of a handsome marquess, who she mistakenly believes is interested in one of her young charges.
Description from Open Library.
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