Modern notions are all well and good – but where does one find a man to share them?

Though Frederica chafes at the restricted life she lives as the adopted daughter of an infamous bluestocking, she does agree with the philosophy: until men learn to appreciate women as intellectual equals, Frederica is better off without them!

But her sister’s recent elopement sparks fires of romance in Frederica’s well-educated head. She is ripe to accept the considerable charms of Lord Harry Danger, who saves her from a pack of drunken thugs – if only he would treat her as an equal and stop all this silly flirting!


‘Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humour and adventurous spirit.’ Publishers Weekly


‘A delightful tale . . . romance fans are in for a treat.’ Booklist


‘(M. C. Beaton) is the best of the Regency writers.’ Kirkus