So many misunderstandings and the hero seemed determined to believe the worst of the heroine if he could. When he claimed to be in love at the end it was far too little too late. Contrasted with the hero in Miss Fiona's Fancy--excellent book, the hero in this book just came across as a jerk. Admi...
In a nutshell: Alice is in love with Sir Gerald. Her parents orchestrate a break-up and marry her off to the new peer in town, the Duke of Farrant. A talking bird starts off the controversy. Misunderstandings and general nuttiness ensue.My opinion: Quite an amusing read...the first time. It's sti...