'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA ‘One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer’s books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen’s’ JOANNE HARRIS ______________________________ Vernon Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. But when a distant connection asks for help, he is quickly plunged into one drama after another by the disorderly Merriville family. Surprisingly, he finds himself far from bored – especially when he encounters their strong-minded daughter, Frederica. However, she seems far more concerned with her family’s welfare than his romantic advances... ______________________________ ‘Triumphantly good’ India Knight ‘Sparkling’ Independent on Sunday