Black Sheep
Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer is a historical romance published by Dutton in 2008, featuring 255 pages in English. The story revolves around Abigail Wendover, a 28-year-old woman who finds herself entangled in family drama when her niece falls for a charming fortune hunter. As Abigail confronts the young man’s scandalous uncle, she discovers that Miles Calvery, the black sheep of his wealthy family, becomes an unexpected ally in her efforts to protect her niece.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family loyalty and societal expectations within the Regency era. Abigail’s challenges are compounded by her responsibilities toward her ailing sister and her determination to keep her niece from making a hasty decision. The dynamics between Abigail and Miles add depth to the story, as she grapples with her own feelings while trying to navigate the complexities of love and duty. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of the period, enriched by Heyer’s signature wit and engaging character interactions.
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Abigail Wendover, on the shelf at 28, is kept busy when her niece falls head over heels in love with a handsome fortune hunter and Abbie is forced into a confrontation with his scandalous uncle.
Miles Calvery is the black sheep of his family- enormously rich from a long sojourn in India, disconcertingly blunt and brash. But he turns out to be Abbie’s most important ally in keeping her niece out of trouble.
But how can he possibly beconsidered eligible when she has worked so hard to rebuff his own nephew’s suit for her niece? And how can she possibly detach from an ailing sister who needs her? This is a heroine who has to be, literally, swept off her feet…
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