fiction historical romance lighthearted slow-paced

missing page info | first published 1995

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To regain Mannerling estate father gambled away, obsessed family sets second-eldest Jessica on secretly abusive heir, Harry Devers, whose attempted rape of eldest has been quieted. But obstacles abound, as do rivals in romance, fortune and haughti...
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Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
emotional 66%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
relaxing 33%

Pace

slow 33%
medium 33%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

2.99

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