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Chargement... A Regrettable Proposalpar Jennie Goutet
Aucun Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. Having enjoyed this author's modern romances, I was excited to read this since I generally prefer books set in a historical period. I was not disappointed. The period details were well done, and I was able to lose myself in Regency London. Just as important, the characters were well written. The hero and heroine were likeable but not perfect. Stratford was honorable but not so good at expressing himself. Eleanor was spirited but a bit naive. The secondary characters were well done too, and I'd love to see Phoebe, Anna, and Frederick again in the future. As for the antagonists, there were a couple of characters I disliked or even despised, but they still felt real. The ending was sweet and romantic. I wouldn't have minded if it had been a bit longer. I'm really happy I got to read and review an early copy of this book. I look forward to reading more by this author. aucune critique | ajouter une critique
Orphaned at a young age, Eleanor wants nothing more than to settle in a home of her own. Stratford, having met once with betrayal, desires a woman who will be true. When a complicated inheritance forces them together, they little expect this to be the answer to their innermost desires. Eleanor Daventry has come into money, but she cannot access her inheritance without a husband. Steadfast and independent, she would rather become a schoolmistress than take a husband she does not love. Stratford Tunstall has just discovered his predecessor willed the estate's unentailed land to Miss Daventry. Although cynical regarding love, the man recognizes a practical solution when he sees one. He and Miss Daventry must marry, and Stratford wastes no time in pressing his suit - with disastrous results. In the face of such an insulting proposal, Eleanor flees to London where she lands unwittingly in the home of Stratford's closest friends. Now thrown together constantly, Eleanor can't help admiring his masterful apologies, never mind how often he must deliver them. Stratford concedes that, against all his predictions, Eleanor has no shortage of determined suitors. When combined forces threaten Eleanor's reputation, Stratford realizes it's more than her land he cares about. Somehow, he'll have to convince Eleanor that his coming to her rescue is a deed inspired by love. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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A complicated inheritance bring Stratford and Eleanor together. He desires the land that will be hers when she marries and so proposes a marriage of convenience to her. Since he is foxed at the time of proposing and not very complimentary in his words, Eleanor turns him down and leaves for London for her debut. Since Stratford's sisters are to have their come-out that season as well, they are thrown together quite a bit and Stratford begins to value Eleanor for more than the inheritance she will bring.
There is a secondary romance for Eleanor's friend Lydia and a minor sub-plot of unmasking a spy.
I enjoyed the book and will look for more by this author. The only quibble I have was that I felt the second half was a bit long drawn out. (