Updated edition of the beloved classic by the Queen of Regency romance
herself, Georgette Heyer, featuring a new Foreword by New York Times
bestselling author Eloisa James.
Arabella's one little while lie has spread through the ton like
wildfire...
Arabella Tallant, modest daughter of a country clergyman, is on her way
to her first London Season when her carriage breaks down outside the
estate of the wealthy and bored Mr. Robert Beaumaris. Beau assumes she's
simply another young lady throwing herself in his path, which goads the
impetuous Arabella into pretending she's an heiress.
Much to Arabella's dismay, rather than being brutally set-down, as she
intended, Beaumaris is deeply amused. He counters by launching her into
high society, which Arabella would enjoy very much if it wasn't for the
fortune hunters.
Arabella's unpredictable and innocent ways force Beaumaris to start
helping others, including a stray dog, an unfortunate urchin, and
eventually Arabella's reckless young brother. Along the way, Arabella
and Beaumaris become more and more intrigued with each other--which
neither will admit, of course, until under extreme duress.
"Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes... Utter, immersive
escapism."--SOPHIE KINSELLA
"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit." --LISA
KLEYPAS
"Utterly timeless charm... The dialogue sparkles with wit." --NORA
ROBERTS, #1 New York Times bestselling author
"Romance, adventure, side-splitting humor--no one writes like
Georgette Heyer!" --LAUREN WILLIG, New York Times bestselling author
