Book Review #An Unsuitable Heiress: # Jane Dunn #Historical Romances #Publisher : Boldwood Books
MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW Corinna Ormesby has spent a tranquil life in the countryside with her cranky Cousin Agnes since the loss of her mother. At the age of 19, Corinna realizes that discovering her father's name may be her only chance to avoid getting married to the hateful Mr. Beech. Her father's identity has always been a tantalizing mystery. Corinna decides to travel to London and dons a man's disguise. When Corinna travels alone as a young woman, she runs the risk of scandal and peril. However, when she poses as a youngster and makes friends with three dashing men—the attractive and competent Alick Wolfe, the dapper Ferdinand Shilton, and the unrepentant Lord Purfoy—she gains access to the world of Regency England, which is exclusively for men. And when she encounters Alick's troubled brother Darius, a breach of trust results in a conflict that is fatal. Corinna's rural simplicity quickly dissipates as she encounters courtesans in Covent Garden and gambl...