A Sow's Ear

When you insult the Prince Regent, he will insult you back.To pay Miss Amelia Plumtree back for the true-yet-insulting opinion she holds of him, the Prince Regent publicly humiliates her with the gift of a sow. A huge, rude sow.That talks.And banishment. Don't forget the banishment. That comes straight after the "gift" of the talking sow.When Julian Fitzwalter hears of a newcomer to Canterbury, he doesn't care why she is here, only that she is. Even better, she's a young woman with Opinions, who is not afraid to express them. How refreshing. But can he entice her to pay as much attention to him as she does her pet pig? Heidi Wessman Kneale is an Australian author of moderate repute. She writes lovely escapist fiction, especially Romance and Fantasy, with a bit of Science Fiction thrown in. Ever since she learned how to read, she's sought those books that let her escape from everyday life and discover a new world. Occasionally the Real World intrudes, but those moments are soon past, and she can get back to that which ain't real.She has written short stories, novellas, non-fiction and more, but ultimately, her heart lies with books.Like most humans, she has a family. She also keeps company with the World's Most Boring Cat. WMB Cat is in a rivalry with Outside Cat, who thinks she belongs to Her Grace. OC used to belong to the neighbours until decided to abandon them and come live on Her Grace's front porch. Outside Cat is allowed to remain, for she keeps away the ghosts.