Georgette HeyerFiction · Historical Fiction·1902–1974
Frederica
Synopsis
The notoriously selfish Marquis of Alverstoke finds his carefully constructed world disrupted when a distant relative, Frederica Merriville, arrives in London. She's come to find a suitable husband for her beautiful sister, but the capable and charming Frederica herself catches the Marquis's attention. Despite his usual aversion to family entanglements, he finds himself drawn to her and agrees to help her navigate the complexities of society, leading to unexpected feelings.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10