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A Lady's Fortune

By: Jane Dunn
Narrated by: Jenny Funnell
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The BRAND NEW Regency Romance from Sunday Times Bestseller Jane Dunn.

‘Gives all the immersive pleasure of Georgette Heyer’s brilliantly confected Regency novels, in a sublime alternative world of joy. Bridgerton look out!' Melanie Reid, The Times

In Regency England, twenty-seven-year-old Leonora Appleby is considered by many – herself included – to be beyond her most eligible marrying years. With her childhood home, Hasterleigh Manor, soon to be taken over by the heir to the land, George Lockwood, Leonora has happily resigned herself to a quiet life as a country Miss.

But life has a way of springing surprises and the return of the brooding war hero Earl Rokeby, presumed dead on the French battlefields, to the magnificent neighbouring Rokeby Abbey has the village atwitter with speculation. Earl Rokeby has returned, scarred in mind and body, with news for Leonora’s best friend Charlotte Blythe – news that will change everything.

Now Charlotte and Leonora must travel to Town for the Season and take their futures and fate into their own hands in the whirl of balls, parties and gossip. But will either of them return to Hasterleigh with a husband and a fortune, and what other secrets does the devastatingly dashing Alistair Rokeby have up his silken sleeves…

Sunday Times bestselling author Jane Dunn brings the Regency period irresistibly to life. Perfect for fans of Jane Austen, Janice Hadlow, Gill Hornby, and anyone with a Bridgerton-shaped hole in their lives.

©2024 Jane Dunn (P)2024 Boldwood Books
Family Life Friendship Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Regency War
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Voices good, interesting characters. It feels a bit like a ‘plan’ for a novel rather than a fully executed one. The plot is a bit hackneyed- the usual scenarios play out without many twists or surprises. The language is excessively sentimental and saccharine.

By the time they eventually get their happy ending it’s a bit boring. Not her best.

Good narrator and a sweet story- bit too sweet though!

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unfortunately, another book in which the characters' personalities are changed to fit with the plot. eg. it would have been possible to make the younger female character more naive and influenced by gothic novels than keep describing her as sensible and intelligent. this made an already weak story lose all credibility for me.

very predictable.

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Great detail from the author and characterisation. I could see this one being made into a six part TV series!

A superbly romantic tale

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Acclaimed Biographer Jane Dunn, (Elisabeth & Mary, Virginia Woolf & Vanessa Bell), has turned her hand to historical fiction of the Regency period. Lovers of Jane Austen & Maria Edgeworth would adore these. A Lady’s Fortune is her fourth novel. The historical detail, for example on the napoleonic wars is accurate, the descriptions of fashion sumptuous, the pace enticing. There is even a character very reminiscent of Lady Catherine de Burgh. Finally Jane Dunn’s heroines are intelligent, witty and sparkle with feminist spirit. It’s a joy to read or listen to.

Historical fiction at its best. Descriptive, accurate, fun & at a fast pace.

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I really enjoyed the story with its many threads. Beautifully written and exceptional narration which added to the enjoyment.

Throughly enjoyed

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