Back in Society by M.C. Beaton (English) Paperback Book

The Nile on eBay   Back in Society by M.C. Beaton

Delightful Regency romance from the author of the Agatha Raisin series; now a major new drama from Sky 1

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

The Poor Relation hotel is the toast of London and its owners are preparing to sell up and retire - but one last romantic adventure awaits them!Driven into hiding at the hotel by a tyrannous father and a rich but wizened suitor, Lady Jane Fremney attempts to end her life. The poor relations save the young lady and determine to improve her lot in life by bringing her out for the Season.All the young bucks call on Jane, among them the handsome but racy Comte de Mornay, an exile from Napoleon's France who has broken many a heart and so far eluded matrimony. Jane is quite adamant he is unsuitable for her - but when his life is threatened by an assassin's pistol, it is up to her to help him escape from danger... and into l'amour!

Notes

3 books in the Regency romance series from Beaton, author of the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series. Set in The Poor Relation Hotel in London, the books follow the tangled love lives of its many guests.

Flap

The Poor Relation hotel is the toast of London and its owners are preparing to sell up and retire - but one last romantic adventure awaits them! Driven into hiding at the hotel by a tyrannous father and a rich but wizened suitor, Lady Jane Fremney attempts to end her life. The poor relations save the young lady and determine to improve her lot in life by bringing her out for the Season. All the young bucks call on Jane, among them the handsome but racy Comte de Mornay, an exile from Napoleon's France who has broken many a heart and so far eluded matrimony. Jane is quite adamant he is unsuitable for her - but when his life is threatened by an assassin's pistol, it is up to her to help him escape from danger . . . and into l'amour ! Praise for M. C. Beaton 'A delightful tale . . . romance fans are in for a treat.' Booklist '[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers.' Kirkus 'This is a charming and humorous Regency recommended for those who enjoy light-hearted historical romance.' Publishers Weekly

Author Biography

M C Beaton is the author of the hugely successful Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series, both published by Constable & Robinson. She left a full time career in journalism to turn to writing, and now divides her time between a flat in Paris and a village in the Cotswolds very much like Agatha's beloved Carsely.

Long Description

The Poor Relation hotel is the toast of London and its owners are preparing to sell up and retire - but one last romantic adventure awaits them!Driven into hiding at the hotel by a tyrannous father and a rich but wizened suitor, Lady Jane Fremney attempts to end her life. The poor relations save the young lady and determine to improve her lot in life by bringing her out for the Season.All the young bucks call on Jane, among them the handsome but racy Comte de Mornay, an exile from Napoleon's France who has broken many a heart and so far eluded matrimony. Jane is quite adamant he is unsuitable for her - but when his life is threatened by an assassin's pistol, it is up to her to help him escape from danger... and into l'amour!

Promotional "Headline"

Delightful Regency romance from the author of the Agatha Raisin series; now a major new drama from Sky 1

Details ISBN1780333226 Year 2013 ISBN-10 1780333226 ISBN-13 9781780333229 Media Book Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Format Paperback Pages 192 Audience Age 0-0 Series The Poor Relation Imprint Constable Language English DEWEY 823.914 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2013-08-15 Author M.C. Beaton Publication Date 2013-08-14 Publisher Little Brown NZ Release Date 2013-08-14 AU Release Date 2013-08-14 We've got this

At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love!

TheNile_Item_ID:76613509;