Books like Sir Philip's Folly by Marion Chesney
Regency‑era London’s Poor Relation Hotel, famed for its charm and eccentricity, is thrown into chaos when its neat proprietors are confronted with a fat, vulgar paramour from old Sir Philip Somerville. Mrs. Budge’s presence robs the hotel of money and goodwill, prompting the staff to devise a scheme to get her out. Meanwhile, Lady Carruthers disguises her daughter as a schoolmistress to set her older son, the Earl of Denby, on an unlikely match. The bumbling owners must juggle the mother’s antics while trying to secure a proper marriage for the young heir. The novel mixes witty social satire with playful romance as the characters navigate love, deception, and hospitality in a bustling Regency setting.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Marion Chesney
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