A Disgraceful Affair
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Sylvie Delamare is incredulous when Sir Georgeher crusty, reclusive, great-unclesends her £20, saying it is half of what is left of the inheritance due to her when she is 21. Her parents were wealthy, and Sylvie determines to go to Norfolk and confront him. Meanwhile her friend Celia invites Sylvie to London where her aunt, Lady Carstairs, is to present her. Aubrey Fortescueyoung, romantic, and impressionablefalls in love with Sylvie, which annoys his older cousin. Sir Randal determines to foil any offer, as Aubrey is too young for marriage, and he is suspicious of Sylvie after seeing her with a Frenchman. Meanwhile Dupont is suspected of illiciting rebellion and spying for Napoleon. While following Dupontwho could be passing messages through smugglersSir Randal meets Sylvie in Norwich on her way to see Sir George. He offers her a lift, and becomes embroiled in her affairs.
Book information
ISBN: | 9780709087014 |
Publisher: | Robert Hale |
Imprint: | Robert Hale |
Pub date: | 15 Apr 2009 |
Edition: | Hardback original |
DEWEY: | 823.914 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 224 |
Weight: | 521g |
Height: | 241mm |
Width: | 165mm |
Spine width: | 31mm |