The Wayward Miss Wainwright: An Authentic Regency Romance
Apr 2012 · Bublish, Inc.
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When Helena Wainwright accompanies her two young nieces and her nephew to stay at Rotherham Park with their new guardian who is their uncle, the Duke of Rotherham, she agrees to remain for six months to help the children adjust to their new life. She finds the handsome, charming Duke of Rotherham to be the most insufferable, self-opinionated, domineering and arrogant man she has ever met. Unhappily, the duke also holds an unflattering opinion of Helena. “Wayward was the only word to describe such a determined, contrary, and obstinate young woman who defied him at every turn regarding the upbringing of his wards. He would be very glad to see her go.” The Duke of Rotherham is contemplating making Miss Emily Fanshawe, a beautiful, and (everyone thinks) well-bred young woman an offer of marriage. However, Emily has terrible secrets to hide, besides having a clandestine lover. Helena discovers Emily’s secrets and does not know which way to turn. If she reveals the truth to protect theduke’s social standing, she will betray Emily, with dire consequences. Besides, the duke seems determined to marry Emily, simply to prove a point, even though his godmother, Lady Mildred Ormsby has suspicions the Fanshawes are not who they say they are! Emily’s mother is hell-bent on marrying her daughter off to a rich, preferably titled, man. She will let nothing stand in her way, even stooping to abduction and possibly murder. Can Helena win in the face of heavy odds and the machinations of a wicked schemer? And will she want the Duke of Rotherham for herself when hidden elements of his romantic past come to light?
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Mamta Madhavan
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September 21, 2021
Helena Wainwright had offered to help her recently orphaned nephew and nieces who were living with their Uncle Vernon, the Duke of Rotherham. He was also their new guardian and Helena thought he was arrogant. They both disliked each other and Helena could not wait to go back to her own home. The children's life in Oxford had been quite different with her sister who was married to Henry Wroxby, both now deceased. Helena wondered how Henry could have been a brother to the domineering current Duke of Rotherham. She also wondered how Miss Emily Fanshawe would take it if she learned the Duke wanted his nephew Marcus to be his heir. The Duke was contemplating proposing to Miss Fanshawe, who was staying as a house guest with her mother at Rotherham Park. The story takes an interesting turn with the appearance of Harold Jenkins and when the duplicity of Mrs. Fanshawe who was scheming for something more by getting Emily married to the Duke is revealed. Like the rest of her books, 'The Wayward Miss Wainwright' by Arabella Sheraton takes readers into a world of Regency romance, intrigue, scandal, and confusion. The twists and turns in the plot leave readers curious to know how the actual hero and heroine of the plot will end being together despite all the cunning people around them. Arabella Sheraton builds up the romance slowly without veering too far from the historical restrictions and societal norms of that era when the plot is set. Each character is distinctive in their portrayal, making them memorable to readers.
Michele
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May 27, 2018
Really didn't enjoy the book. The lead female character was so insipid.
Really struggled to finish it.
Anil Das
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November 10, 2021
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About the author
I grew up on a diet of Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and many other writers of that period. I also love history and generally find the past more fascinating than the future. I have been steeped in Regency writers since I was a teenager. From Jane Austen to Georgette Heyer, I read 'em all! I love writing Regency romances because they are romantic, fun and enable me to create feisty heroines and hunky heroes. I hope you'll enjoy my stories!
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