Regency Romance novels are set during the time period of the British
Regency (1811-1820). They could be categorized as clean and wholesome
since they do not contain explicit sex, gory content, or foul language.
This is the first book series that I have read by Laura Beers, but it won't be the last. I really enjoy her writing style and the characters she creates.
It would not be absolutely necessary to read this series in order, but the books share a lot of the same characters. Each character is more thoroughly developed in the specific book written about them, their families and their lives. Plus, their "occupations" will make more sense. For instance, do you know the difference in a Bow Street Runner and an agent of the Crown? That is explained in the first book in the series, "A Treacherous Engagement". Without that explanation you might be wondering why some of the characters in "A Perilous Circumstance" have more authority, secrets, and connections. Therefore, I would recommend reading them in order.
A Perilous Circumstance Synopsis
Miss Georgie Holbrooke is an heiress who has not yet reached her majority (the age where she is considered an adult). She is still under the authority of her older brother, since her parents are deceased.
A Perilous Circumstance: A Regency Romance (Gentlemen of London)Check PriceUnlike her father, her brother is a brute who expects her to "perform"
exactly as he demands and doesn't hesitate to hit her in order to force her
compliance. He has agreed to an arranged marriage for Georgie with a
detestable man. Georgie knows she must save herself, but she doesn't
know how. It is her loyal family servants who come up with a plan and
a way to escape. Because the cooks brother is a solicitor, he knows of
an opening for a headmistress at an orphanage in the rookeries (the
slums). An orphanage would be the perfect hiding place since no one
would think an heiress would be working there.
The Earl of Grenton is all alone in the world except for his old friends from his college days at Eton. William is often overwhelmed by his grief, but is determined to continue working and provide for those who depend on him. He is also determined to see that his deceased mother's dream of providing a safe orphanage is fulfilled. However, one of her expectations was to have a lady, a woman of means, serve as the headmistress. Finding a lady who will work in the rookeries has not been an easy task. Unfortunately, the lady that his solicitor has found seems to be secretive and rather demanding in his opinion. Not only did she bring her lady's maid, but she also arrived with several other servants. An orphanage simply does not have "servants" and he refuses to pay them in addition to supporting the entire orphanage.
Thus, there is a standoff between William Cobbett, the Earl of Grenton who
needs a headmistress that is a lady of quality and the new headmistress,
Miss Georgie Holbrooke known only to him as Miss Lloyd. Georgie is
also in a difficult place since she has no where else to go.
For those who love a romance novel with a touch of suspense, I highly
recommend this book. I must admit, I was truly surprised by who
betrayed Georgie.
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