Rich, handsome, darling of the ton, the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters, the Marquis of Alverstoke at 37 sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection, ignorant of his selfishness, applies to him for help. Plunged into one drama after another by the large and irrepressible Merriville family, Alverstoke is surprised to find himself far from bored. The lovely Charis may be as hen-witted as she is beautiful but Jessamy is an interesting boy, Felix an engaging scamp. And, most intriguing of all, their strong-minded sister Frederica, who seems more concerned with her family's welfare than his own distinguished attentions-
| ISBN | 0099465647 | | Weight (grammes) | 258 | | ISBN13 | 9780099465645
(What's this?) | | Published in | London | | Publisher | Cornerstone | | Previous ISBN | 9780099862505 | | Imprint | Arrow Books Ltd | | Height (mm) | 198 | | Format | Paperback | | Width (mm) | 132 | | Publication date | 03 Jun 2004 | | Spine width (mm) | 25 | | DEWEY | 823.912 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | | Alternative ISBN | 9780754000068 | | Pages | 380 | |
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It is amusing, without any violence or bad language. I have read this book many times over the years and it still makes me laugh. -
Elaine Roberts
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