Description
When Elinor Rochdale, a young gentlewoman reduced to seeking work as a governess, is mistakenly delivered to the wrong destination, she finds herself drawn into an unexpected marriage and a dangerous mystery. Her new household is entangled in suspicions of espionage, treachery, and missing military documents, forcing Elinor to navigate a maze of intrigue alongside an enigmatic ally. Blending sparkling Regency dialogue, romance, suspense, and finely plotted red herrings, the novel follows a resourceful heroine amid a vividly drawn cast of eccentric and compelling characters. The result is a witty, atmospheric historical mystery with the intricate plotting and social observation characteristic of its author’s best work.
Available Editions
paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 1992
447 pages
ISBN: 1560542055
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Details
First Published
1946
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Reluctant Widow by Georgette Heyer.