Almost an heiress Country–bred, spirited Kitty Charings is on the brink of inheriting a fortune from her eccentric guardian - provided that she marries one of his grand nephews. Kitty has spent her secluded life pining for the handsome, rakish Jack, who is well aware of her attachment. A plan of her own But when Jack fails to respond to his great uncle's ultimatum, Kitty hatches a strategy of her own - a counterfeit betrothal to mild mannered Freddy Standen (who neither needs nor wants the money). A most unlikely hero And when Kitty's generous heart leads to all sorts of unintended troubles, there is only one man who can rescue her from more than one dreadful fix, pick up the pieces of her plotting and in the process her heart...
"It helps to have excellent historical details as well as superb writing, both of which happen to be what the author is known for. Georgette Heyer writes a novel that you are always dying to pick back up once you've set it down."
Blog Critics
"Definitely recommended to historical fiction fans especially if you love Regency Romance."
Becky's Book Reviews
"I enjoyed this book enormously. I can see that Heyer will become a favorite for light reading, beach reading, comfort reading."
