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Ned and Sybilla have lived more years apart than together in their married lives. Neither can let the other lead and when rumors drive them apart Sybilla runs back to her family that relies on her to make it through life. Ned is disgusted with her family and his own pride keeps him from asking his wife to return. Sybilla feels her father and siblings need her and her fear that Ned loves another keeps her from Ned.
When Ned's mother reluctantly tells him that Sybilla has been send her letters asking for large amounts of money he goes to Bath to confront his wife. Seeing one another ignites the once dimmed spark and when Brandon - Sybilla's brother - is injured Ned thrusts his help on her. As they keep being put together they find it harder to part.
A fun romantic comedy set in historical times. It's predictable and yet that is what is so great about this novel. You know what is going to happen but still want to go along for the ride. Ned is dashing and proud and Sybilla is independent and loving. Add in eccentric fathers, a meddling aunt, scandalous siblings and you have a great afternoon read.
Ned and Sybilla have lived more years apart than together in their married lives. Neither can let the other lead and when rumors drive them apart Sybilla runs back to her family that relies on her to make it through life. Ned is disgusted with her family and his own pride keeps him from asking his wife to return. Sybilla feels her father and siblings need her and her fear that Ned loves another keeps her from Ned.
When Ned's mother reluctantly tells him that Sybilla has been send her letters asking for large amounts of money he goes to Bath to confront his wife. Seeing one another ignites the once dimmed spark and when Brandon - Sybilla's brother - is injured Ned thrusts his help on her. As they keep being put together they find it harder to part.
A fun romantic comedy set in historical times. It's predictable and yet that is what is so great about this novel. You know what is going to happen but still want to go along for the ride. Ned is dashing and proud and Sybilla is independent and loving. Add in eccentric fathers, a meddling aunt, scandalous siblings and you have a great afternoon read.
georginadaw's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
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