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Two Corinthians
First published 1989 · 336 pages
A sparkling comedy of manners where tangled courtships and sibling devotion create a delightful, drawing-room farce.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit Regency drawing room filled with the hum of gossip and the clink of teacups. It is a sparkling, traditional comedy of manners that thrives on witty repartee and the delightful chaos of crossed wires. The narrative moves at a brisk, cheerful clip, propelled by sharp dialogue and the endearing contrast between bold and bashful personalities. There is a cozy, comforting warmth to the storytelling, wrapping the reader in an atmosphere of affectionate irony and gentle farce. It avoids heavy angst in favor of playful romantic entanglements and steadfast sibling loyalty. This is the perfect escape for anyone who delights in the classic, closed-door charm of Georgette Heyer, offering a joyful, effervescent reading experience from the first introduction to the final, satisfying match.
- Mood
- sparkling
- cozy
- cheerful
- drawing-room-bright
- Tone
- witty
- lighthearted
- playful
- affectionate
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- comedic misunderstandings · sibling devotion · unexpected attraction · navigating societal expectations
- The writing
- Crisp and dialogue-heavy, the writing sparkles with period-appropriate banter and gentle, affectionate irony.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from a tangled web of polite obligations and fake courtships to the warm, satisfying clarity of true affection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the comforting, witty charm of traditional, closed-door Regency romances filled with lively drawing-room antics.
About the book
Lord Pomeroy has been rejected by his long-time fiancé and must find a woman to marry for his ill father’s sake. His sister suggests Claire Sutton, who has been on the shelf for years. And Bertram is willing to consider her, except that she’s shy and her sister is such an outspoken, outrageous chit. Then there’s Lord Winterborne, heir to the Marquis of Bellingham, who pretends to court Lizzie Sutton—at her instigation—but is intrigued by her older sister Claire. Add to this bumblebroth the fact that it was Winterborne’s brother who stole Pomeroy’s fiancé, and no two couples could be more at cross purposes.
Description from Open Library.
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