Georgette Heyer - historical fiction - 1965 - p. 75

Since her parents’ death, Frederica has taken care of her siblings and is committed to ensuring that her younger sister Charis achieves a good marriage. She seeks out the Marquis of Alverstoke, a wealthy distant relative who agrees reluctantly to sponsor Charis’s entrance into society--therein ensuring her marriageability. Not only does she find a suitable mate, but the Marquis finds himself increasingly attracted to Frederica.

Georgette Heyer was a prolific author of detective stories and historical romances. Influenced heavily by Jane Austen, her Regency romances included abundant details about the setting and time period in addition to compelling love stories.

Key elements: Europe, marriage