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Cover Copyright ©2004
Trace Edward Zaber
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Lord Compton's Folly
by Patricia Harrison
ISBN: 1-59279-261-8 (Electronic)
ISBN: 1-59279-839-X (Paperback)
2005 EPPIE Award Finalist!
Best Historical Romance!
Paris. Peace after Napoleon's wars. Suddenly, to save his friend's life, Richard Handley, Viscount Compton, is plunged into the dangerous intrigues of espionage. Wounded by his arch-enemy, de Clavelle, he is at first suspicious of his rescuer, Mademoiselle Fleur. Is she, too, a spy? He soon discovers the indomitable miss has her own plans for him, and will use any device to get her way.
Fleur, orphaned, destitute and of mysterious parentage, faces ruin and a forced marriage. Hope lies in England, but dare she trust this handsome stranger, an enemy of her people? And will her heart betray her?
Unsuspected dangers wait in England, threatening not only their burgeoning love, but their very lives...
Genres:
Romance / Regency Romance
Length: 268 pages
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Read what the reviewers are saying...
"4.5 Blue Ribbons!…A wonderfully written, highly entertaining Regency story that doesn't disappoint. It is not a light Regency Romp, but shows firsthand how Napoleon's war affected the French people, and how anyone who married without their families' consent ended up. Highly recommended…will keep your attention through to the last page."—Chere, Romance Junkies
"5 Angels...Patricia Harrison has done it again! This enchanting full-length Regency was so good, that this reader did not want it to end. Set in both France and England in the aftermath of Napoleon’s downfall, Ms. Harrison’s charming romance takes place against a backdrop of espionage, misunderstandings and family drama. With a touch of humor and some very down-to-earth characters, the author had this reader riveted. It is refreshing to read a romance in which the main characters enjoy a budding love, not constant friction. Ms. Harrison keeps her characters true to the Regency period, and they do not step over the boundaries of propriety. I have thoroughly enjoyed this Regency tale and look forward to more of Ms. Harrison’s romances. Very highly recommended reading!"—Naomi, Fallen Angel Reviews
"4 Hearts...A magnificent Regency romance. It’s beautifully written and thoroughly engrossing. The powerfully vivid characters draw you into the story and keep you turning the pages. Fleur is sweet, generous, compassionate, strong, stubborn, brave and bold—a wonderful mix of traits. Richard, a dreamy hero, just gets sexier and more lovable as the story progresses. The secondary characters are simply delightful, especially Fitz, Richard’s best friend. I hope Ms. Harrison plans to make him the hero in one of her future books."—Renee Burnette, The Romance Studio
“Well-written and edited, and set solidly in its era...a notable addition to Regency romance literature. Richard is going through change and maturation, but doesn’t yet know what’s missing from his life. Fleur is recovering from illness, is thin and gaunt, with her hair chopped off to save her strength, and her spirits have reached a low ebb with her failing efforts to save her beloved home. Ms. Harrison does an excellent job showing how her two protagonists rise to their full potential without magically changing their natures.
Treat yourself to Lord Compton's Folly and enjoy a captivating romance both exciting and sweet."—Jane Bowers, Romance Reviews Today
"Readers will be delighted with this amorous and dangerous story about a titled Englishman and a beautiful French woman. The story begins in France, showcasing the devastation of that country because of the fighting and political unrest. The author stayed true to the history of the times and incorporated it skillfully into the story. Also noteworthy in this period were the class distinctions. Readers will feel Fleur’s hurt at the hands of the upper class. The author did a superb job of showing this prejudice that was acceptable at this time period. This book also adds an element of suspense with a thrilling adventure for the main characters. Danger, intrigue, and a life-and-death battle ensue, yet readers will smile with satisfaction as the author gently closes this story with the best possible ending. Lord Compton's Folly is a slice of history with a twist of adventure and a lot of love."—Joyce Handzo, In the Library Reviews
Read a short excerpt...
...She rose with smooth grace, clasping her hands in front of her. "Now, monsieur, I have some questions I hope you are strong enough to answer. Who are you? Why were you in the forest, and what happened that left you so hurt?"
This chit was indeed bold! Blunt, too, with her questions he dared not answer. What of the man he had seen riding from the house? Where were the papers?
Yet her open, innocent manner offered a tiny gleam of hope. Perhaps his attackers had missed him and the girl indeed knew nothing.
Or she could be lying as much as he...
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