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Synopsis
As scandal and intrigue swirl around her, Jessica must discover where the heart finds true happiness. Mannerling, the splendid family estate gambled away by Sir Beverley, remains the passion of his daughters. Beverley himself has died; the eldest daughter, Isabella -having failed in her bid to reclaim the family home--is blissfully wed. The mantle of saviour now falls to the next eldest daughter, Jessica. How fortunate then that the new owner of Mannerling had a marriageable son. In truth, Harry is a brutal letch, a drunkard, and a wastrel, but Jessica, blinded by determination, vows to secure a betrothal. She is barely aware of the attentions of handsome, charming Professor Robert Sommerville, whose affection for Jessica is equalled only by the fear that her obsession to secure Mannerling will lead to disaster for all concerned. As scandal and intrigue swirl around her, Jessica must discover where the heart finds true happiness.
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Is Intrigue appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Regency romance features a heroine obsessed with reclaiming her family estate who must choose between an unsuitable match and true love. References to drinking and unsuitable behavior but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include grief, obsession, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy Jessica's journey from obsession to self-awareness as she navigates Regency society and discovers where true happiness lies.