Allegra by Clare Darcy (Regency romance)
Apr 1, 2023 7:56:56 GMT -7
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Post by mlover on Apr 1, 2023 7:56:56 GMT -7
This Regency had romance, a bit of intrigue & kisses only. It took place in England & Brussels.
Gave this 4 of 5 stars.
Sir Derek Herington was a wealthy baronet & diplomat & was a distant cousin of Allegra "Allie" Herington &
her 17 yr old sister Hilary. He was a problem-solver and he needed it! Allie and Hilary's baronet father died
& Sir Derek inherited his beloved home. The sisters were given housing by two aunts who shamed them.
Allie's godmother the Dowager Lady Waring provided guidance, but had no means to offer housing.
Sir Derek proposed to Allie and she refused. She made an assumption about him, but did not allow him
to explain. The sisters then relocated to Brussels, where Allie became a teacher @ a school run by her old
governess.
Allie was 25 & concentrated on finding sister a match. Hilary fell for a young man with no means of support.
4 men, including Derek, showed interest in exotic-looking Allie. Allie at times overreacted.
The MCs showed prickliness & swapped verbal digs & bantering. This reader enjoyed them together and
witnessed their genuine love. The story ended after the Battle of Waterloo (covered in 1 paragraph).
Gave this 4 of 5 stars.
Sir Derek Herington was a wealthy baronet & diplomat & was a distant cousin of Allegra "Allie" Herington &
her 17 yr old sister Hilary. He was a problem-solver and he needed it! Allie and Hilary's baronet father died
& Sir Derek inherited his beloved home. The sisters were given housing by two aunts who shamed them.
Allie's godmother the Dowager Lady Waring provided guidance, but had no means to offer housing.
Sir Derek proposed to Allie and she refused. She made an assumption about him, but did not allow him
to explain. The sisters then relocated to Brussels, where Allie became a teacher @ a school run by her old
governess.
Allie was 25 & concentrated on finding sister a match. Hilary fell for a young man with no means of support.
4 men, including Derek, showed interest in exotic-looking Allie. Allie at times overreacted.
The MCs showed prickliness & swapped verbal digs & bantering. This reader enjoyed them together and
witnessed their genuine love. The story ended after the Battle of Waterloo (covered in 1 paragraph).