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Set against the backdrop of Regency England, the novel follows Felicity, the daughter of a sergeant major, who confronts the rigid social order of Cheynings. With her cousin Amaryllis discouraging her from “fashionable drawing rooms,” Felicity finds herself in the company of Jamie, the six‑year‑old heir of Cheynings, who labels her a petty governess to be dismissed. The master of the estate, Lord Stayne, dismisses her views with scorn, while Captain Hardman plots to remove her from his plans.
Undaunted, Felicity refuses to accept a passive role. She leverages her wit and cunning, challenging the men who underestimate her, and navigates the dangerous waters between love and ambition in a society that insists women should be placated rather than empowered.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Sheila F. Walsh
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