In this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin series, a maiden struggles to woo a widower.

After their father gambled away Mannerling, their family estate, three of the six Beverley daughters tried to marry strategically to regain the home but failed—marrying instead for love. Now it’s the fourth daughter’s turn. Rachel has her sights set on the estate’s current bachelor-in-residence, Charles Blackwood. A widower with two young children, Charles soon begins to draw Rachel into his life. But the arrival of rivals for their affections throws a wrench in Rachel’s plans, forcing her to question what she’s truly after…

Praise for M. C. Beaton

“The best of the Regency writers.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Nobody writes Jane Austen like [M. C. Beaton].”—Detroit Free Press

“A delightful tale…romance fans are in for a treat.”—Booklist

“Nicely atmospheric, most notable for its gentle humor and adventurous spirit.”—Publishers Weekly