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But, her presence is subtle with gentle nudging. Side stories provide some drama of their own which were just as entertaining to follow and discover.Ī trip to Bath and its healing/restorative mentions were a treat to read about (note: for all you Jane Austen fans). But towards the end, I liked her better and enjoyed watching her character develop. Her immaturity was a bit annoying and boring. Perspectives from a journalist and a cartoon artist contribute signs of the time as well.ĪND, romance manages to stumble in and cause its own chaos and questions for not only the protagonist, Mary, but also for two other fellas -)Īt first, I was not feeling it for Mary. Historical accounts and settings were interesting to learn about. The focus on politics drives the characters in the story. Ooo, you can feel the stuffiness of the time period in this novel with the presence of female restrictions, class divisions, and social etiquette.

Destiny is closer at hand than Mary has supposed-if she can just get Mr. Then she meets the reformer, journalist Samuel Brown.

Mary Buchanan has bigger worries than the radical journalist next door who’s spoiling her father’s digestion: unrequited love for a footman, a fractious aunt, patiently awaiting her destiny… She’s certain he’ll be handsome. There are girls who believe, every morning, that this could be the day that changes their destiny. Soon she’s caught in her own snare-and it might just be a noose.Find out more about this book and author: Mistaking Sophy for the genuine article, he takes her in. Injured, soaked, and shivering, she stumbles to a stranger’s door-Tom, a blunt edged merchant from a family of vulgar upstarts. Sick of her outcast role, she escapes her father’s house, only to fall from her horse during a spring storm. It's not a big problem, unless you are one. Bastards are inconvenient and best ignored.

Daughters in limited quantities are fine so long as they are pretty. They should have a son and if it can be managed, he should be handsome. Good English families all have a house in the country with a deer park, a trout stream, and an army of gardeners. Overview: First love is like the measles-a hot rash one is stronger for surviving.