His relatives want him to introduce their daughters into society with lavish balls - at his expense, of course - but he's all 'lemme think about ... ha! ha! No' (but in FAR more distinguished and witty tones).
Tag: regency
recountings: not-quite-georgette heyer and i’m a plant killer now
Mr. Brundy is an illegitimate orphan who’s worked his way up from the workhouses. He’s now one of the richest men in England. He’s honest and hardworking. He also can’t pronounce his ‘h’s.
Recountings: how do you reform a rake?
Instead of sorting out bookshelves, I'm reading what is on other bookshelves. Dashing and arrogant heroes? Abductions? Intrepid and brave, take-no-nonsense heroines? Fabulously funny side characters? Hilarious dialogue? It can only be a Heyer. ***This Post is Lengthy But Contains a Life-Changing Answer.*** Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer The Marquis of Vidal (whose father is… Continue reading Recountings: how do you reform a rake?
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