“A lively, entertaining comedy of errors set amid the grandeur of Regency England…Chesney employs a delightful cast of memorable, unconventional (and fabulously named) characters—and she also does a good job of setting up volume six.” Publishers Weekly
Description
Bringing Regency England vibrantly to life, the fifth volume in the Poor Relation series follows the escapades of Colonel Sandhurst as he helps a young woman avoid an unwanted marriage.
Owing to an unfortunate wager made by Sir Philip, the poor relations are once again scrounging around for a plan for solvency. This time it is Colonel Sandhurst to the rescue. After happening on Sir Randolph’s lovely daughter Frederica, who is running away to escape an awful marriage to Lord Bewley, the Colonel devises a plan to force Sir Randolph to settle his bill for six months’ stay and to save Frederica from her fate. The clever plan is thwarted when Lord Bewley shows up at the drop point instead of Sir Randolph. The poor relations must make a deal with Lord Bewley in order to get their money and stay out of jail, an arrangement that turns cases of mistaken identity into cases of romance.
Praise
“A lively, entertaining comedy of errors set amid the grandeur of Regency England…Chesney employs a delightful cast of memorable, unconventional (and fabulously named) characters—and she also does a good job of setting up volume six.” Publishers Weekly
“[Beaton’s] spritely pace, humor, and period touches continue to delight.” Library Journal
“Colonel Sandhurst…has his turn to play the hero when he rescues a fetching young runaway…The embroilment and eventual escape make for pleasant reading and, naturally, a romantic denouement.” Booklist
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Release Date | July 1, 2012 |
| Number in Series | 5 |
| Series Display String | The Poor Relation Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1341100800 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Black Friday Sale, Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Historical, Most Popular, Romance, Most Popular, Romance, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult |
Author Bio
M. C. Beaton (1936–2019), hailed as the “Queen of Crime” by the Globe and Mail, was the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Agatha Raisin novels—the basis for the hit series on Acorn TV—as well as the Hamish Macbeth series. Born in Scotland, Beaton also wrote nearly one hundred historical romances under several pseudonyms. Her books have been translated into nineteen languages and sold more than twenty-two million copies worldwide.
Narrator Bio
Davina Porter has been enthralling listeners for over twenty-five years with her ability to mine the psychological depths of the characters she reads and bring them convincingly to life. In 2006, she won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Female Narration and in 2004 for Best Inspirational Literature Narration. She has been honored as an AudioFile Golden Voice and has won nineteen AudioFile Earphones Awards. As an actress, she has appeared on stage at the Vineyard Playhouse and the Square One Theater, among others.
Overview
Bringing Regency England vibrantly to life, the fifth volume in the Poor Relation series follows the escapades of Colonel Sandhurst as he helps a young woman avoid an unwanted marriage.
Owing to an unfortunate wager made by Sir Philip, the poor relations are once again scrounging around for a plan for solvency. This time it is Colonel Sandhurst to the rescue. After happening on Sir Randolph’s lovely daughter Frederica, who is running away to escape an awful marriage to Lord Bewley, the Colonel devises a plan to force Sir Randolph to settle his bill for six months’ stay and to save Frederica from her fate. The clever plan is thwarted when Lord Bewley shows up at the drop point instead of Sir Randolph. The poor relations must make a deal with Lord Bewley in order to get their money and stay out of jail, an arrangement that turns cases of mistaken identity into cases of romance.
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