“[A] swift-moving, engaging romp.” Library Journal
Description
Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit is to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presents a challenge at best—especially since the hoydenish Mira has a sister of incomparable grace and beauty.
Mira isn’t at all daunted by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belongs to Lord Charles, who has been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. But alas, Charles has eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.
Along the sidelines, the Marquess of Grantley enjoys Mira’s jealous antics—although pushing her sister into the fountains has practically ruined her social cachet. It is up to him to restore her to respectability and make her an eligible bride once again. When he succeeds, however, the lovelorn marquess will begin to wish he had left well enough alone.
Praise
“[A] swift-moving, engaging romp.” Library Journal
“[Beaton] is a romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.” Booklist, praise for the author
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Sep 14, 2014 |
| Release Date | September 15, 2014 |
| Number in Series | 1 |
| Series Display String | The Royal Ambition Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1410739200 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Romance, Historical, Romance, Romance, Start a New Series, Fiction - All, Fiction - Adult, Start a New Series |
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
Lindy Nettleton is a professional actress and a registered nurse who was born in England and lived in Hong Kong, Singapore, Scotland, and various places in England before coming to the United States. Apart from acting and narrating audiobooks, she runs her own wellness business. She is now a US citizen and is happy to make Newport, Rhode Island, her home.
Overview
Arranging a season for an unruly young lady whose habit is to enter drawing rooms by sliding down banisters presents a challenge at best—especially since the hoydenish Mira has a sister of incomparable grace and beauty.
Mira isn’t at all daunted by the local society and its ridiculous marriage mart. Her heart belongs to Lord Charles, who has been the object of her dreams ever since she was a child. But alas, Charles has eyes only for her ever-perfect sister, Drusilla.
Along the sidelines, the Marquess of Grantley enjoys Mira’s jealous antics—although pushing her sister into the fountains has practically ruined her social cachet. It is up to him to restore her to respectability and make her an eligible bride once again. When he succeeds, however, the lovelorn marquess will begin to wish he had left well enough alone.
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