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Sprig Muslin

Pages
272
Published
1957
Language
English

Synopsis

Sir Gareth Ludlow, a wealthy and respected London gentleman, finds his carefully planned proposal to the sensible Lady Hester Thealer disrupted by the appearance of the spirited and unconventional Amanda Smith. This runaway schoolgirl, with a mind as intriguing as it is dangerous, turns Gareth's world upside down. When Amanda arrives at the Theale estate with Gareth, Lady Hester, who has unexpectedly met the vivacious Amanda, finds herself unable to compete for Gareth's affections.

About the author

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Georgette Heyer

Georgette Heyer was born on 16 August 1902 in Wimbledon, London, England, UK. She was the eldest child of Sylvia Watkins and George Heyer; her brother George Boris was born four years later, and her brother Frank nine years later. During her childhood, the family lived also in Paris, France, but they returned to England before World War I. During the war, her father served as a requisitions officer for the British Army in France. Her father encouraged her to read, he never forbade her any book....

Characters

Sir Gareth LudlowProtagonist
Amanda SmithProtagonist
Lady Hester ThealerSupporting
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