Balls and parties are not all fun and frivolity… earl?
Her papa, the Duke of Hesford, will take much persuasion.
During the course of the Season, other beaux step forwards. Some more agreeable than others.
Lady Anne struggles between head and heart as she tries her best to obey family duty.
Choice is but an illusion. This is Regency England, where fortunes are won and lost with alarming regularity.
Who amongst the nobility has kept and who has squandered the family fortune?
Gossip and intrigue are rife amongst The Ton. Not all are honourable. And not all marriages are equal.
Jane Austen fans are loving the authenticity.
Step into Regency London and hear what Lady Anne truly thought of her situation.
The drawing room doors are opening for you.
NB Contains an attempted seduction and arousing scenes of marital duties
This book is a standalone Regency romance novel
May not be suitable for gently bred ladiesmore
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by T.L. Clark is a brilliant example of a historical fiction novel. The author has done a great job of painting a very realistic and easy to visualise image of what life was life in Regency London.
My one and only niggle about this book is that I wasn’t overly keen on the cover. It isn’t something I would normally focus on but for some reason the cover almost turned me off this book. If you are in the same position I was then trust me when I pull out the old cliché and tell you not to judge this book by its cover. I was so surprised by how much I liked this story, and how much I liked the main character Lady Anne. I was beyond pleased that I gave this book a go and you will be too!!!
I really felt like I had been transported back to that era. The author provides so much detail that it is like you are right there with her. You are taken through the ups and downs of her first season and everything that entails.
If you are a fan of regency romance then definitely give this book a go!
4 Stars
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by T.L Clark is something a little different from what I have read from her before, and I have read most of her books now. This is a regency/historical romance, which paints a vivid and accurate portrait of life in the Ton- and the expectations, responsibilities, and duty that were placed on a proper young lady’s shoulders. We see how women were treated, what society and families expected- and how everything could ‘come off the rails’ with the wrong word, a look, or a scandal. London of the day came to life- painted in rich detail with the author’s clever word-smithing.
Ms. Clark writes beautifully, and in this story she does so in a style and language that is within keeping of the times. The ‘proper’, ‘formal’ prose has a bit of a poetic style to it- which gave the book a little more ‘personality’ than I had initially expected.
Lady Anne is the daughter of a Duke and is about to make her Debut into society. She’s graceful and beautiful- and not too thrilled about having to do her ‘duty’. She dreams of finding true love and real affection- not entering into a “match’ of status and wealth. We follow along as her story unfolds….
Thank you, Ms. Clark!
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady is a very enjoyable historical romance from T.L. Clark. This is a genre that I do not usually read but I really liked the blurb and it came highly recommended. I have to say that I really, really enjoyed this book.
Set in Regency London we are told the story of 17 year old Lady Anne Frithringham. It is her ‘come out’ season in London where she has to attend many balls and events in the hope of finding a suitable husband. As the daughter of a Duke, there are many constraints on who would be considered suitable.
I warmed to Lady Anne as a character straight away, enjoying the many thoughts going through her head. I loved reading her exploits as she meets the many men who vie for her attention. A very mixed bunch indeed, from young and handsome to older and arrogant.
I also loved as the story progressed once Anne was married, It was interesting to see how she coped as a wife. It must be said that one of my favourite scenes takes place on her wedding night. I won’t give anything away but I found it hilarious. I also do not want to mention who became her husband as that would spoil much of the story.
I would definitely recommend this book to others, even if this is not a genre you normally read.
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by T. L. Clark is a great story for those who are fans of historical fiction, Jane Austen, or the Regency era in general. Lady Anne Frithringham, daughter of the Duke of Hesford is of the marrying age and is scared about her prospects. She is heading into this search without all the notions of romance but of the importance of finding a suitable husband. I love this period because as far as women have come there are still some common factors between the periods. Parents want a good match for their daughters, men are not always the most uprights, and fortunes can be won or lost overnight. This story is well written and was a quick read for me. I like that Lady Anne is reasonable and not a flighty female. She has her head on straight but must navigate her role as daughter and wife in the eyes of society. I am going to keep this author on my watch list for further books in the future.
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by TL Clark. This is the story of Regency London and Lady Anne Frithringham daughter of the Duke of Hesford. She is about to enter society, beautiful and elegant, taught all the proper things but scared to death. She is ready to get married and be loved but also scared of what it entails. Lord Felsenworth is trying to prove himself worthy despite his lower rank of Earl. Lady Anne is struggling between her head and her heart as she picks a partner. When she finally thinks she has one picked out she realizes he’s not all he says he is leaving her more confused than ever. She learns not all relationships especially marriages are not always created equal. This story is such an enjoyable description of courtship and marriage in the era of Regency London thru Lady Anne’s eyes. You realize some things haven’t changed at all today and some things are radically different. Such a good book!
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady by T.L. Clark is a period romance story set in an era where young women come out to the Ton of England and are paraded around to find the best husband that is deemed worthy by their fathers. Where reputations and gossip are rife and women have no say. It is a story where you hope like hope you don’t get a husband who is too old, or to violent towards you. It is a tale of those who can only hope to be fortunate enough to actually find love and be treated like a lady. I am not a lover of period pieces, as I get to caught up in the ways women are treated but T.L did a good job and I found myself drawn to the story and the main character and how her life became. We take a journey back in time where vulnerability is not to be discussed and snobbery and licentious behavior are a given.
Lady Anne is of age to come out to society and find a suitable husband. She is young, naive and beautiful and finds the road to finding the one is filled with troubles, lies and deceit and heartache. Will she be made to marry someone who cares not for her well being and only in duty or will she indeed be lucky enough to find true love?
If you like period pieces then Regency Love is certainly one to grab.
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady
By T.L. Clark
5 stars
I loved this story! It is one of my favourite genres and this author absolutely did it justice! I lost myself in the story so easily and was transported to 1800’s Regency London! The authors writing really was excellent, I was fully invested in the story from beginning to end. I could tell that she had really taken the time to make sure what she was writing was in keeping with the time period and she did it perfectly in my opinion. I have read a lot of stories that take place in this time period and I think this is probably one of my favourites!
I loved the character Lady Anne! I thought she was great! I loved the way in which the author chose to write the story – for me it gave me a real insight into Lady Anne’s life and her story – I felt really involved in what I was reading!
Regency Love: Reflections of a Young Lady was a beautifully written story – one that I loved reading and would absolutely recommend to others 100%!!
There’s nothing better than being spirited away to Regency London. What an affectionate and historically accurate chronicle of the life of a young woman entering society. Regency Love takes us full circle- the first season, marriage, then parenthood.
Anne Frithringham, daughter of the Duke of Hesford, is about to make her come out. She’s been tutored and taught to perform and pose and parade with decorum. She is beautiful and elegant. All a lady entering society ought to be. And she is scared to death. As well she should be. The road to matrimony is filled with difficulties. Not everyone is as they would appear. Anne isn’t sure who to choose as one man may seem the perfect match only to discover he isn’t all she believed him to be. Her understanding of the marriage market is based on economics and status, of course. But as much as she may realize it’s her duty to marry well, she longs for love and affection also.
Author TL Clark does an outstanding job of exposing the vulnerability of female innocence in an image conscious, and often cruel, culture where social snobbery and licentious behavior are played out in public. Anne’s innocence makes her an astute observer on the absurdities of manners and social ambitions in the ton. Readers get a real idea of the conventions of courtship, the dependence of women, and the limitations of family life. All through the intimacy of Anne’s thoughts and letters. This book is an enjoyable read and paints a vivid picture of how women of the period led their lives. I became connected with the characters and cared what happened to them. Anne’s youth and naivety endeared her to me. The minute details of society life, and the exquisite and descriptive language in which the story is told will charm readers. Regency Love goes above and beyond in giving a true glimpse of courtship and marriage in the era through these Reflections of a Young Lady.