The Reluctant Heiress
The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson is a reissued edition published by Puffin Books in 2009, featuring 325 pages in English. This historical romance unfolds in 1920s Austria, where Princess Theresa-Maria of Pfaffenstein, known as Tessa, navigates her life as an heiress with a dilapidated castle and no money. Embracing her role as an under-wardrobe mistress in the Viennese opera company, Tessa finds joy in the arts while concealing her royal identity from those around her.
Readers will discover a blend of love and ambition as Tessa encounters Guy Farne, a self-made millionaire seeking entertainment for his elite guests. The story explores themes of romance and self-discovery, as Tessa grapples with her feelings for Guy while dealing with the complications of his snobbish fiancée. The narrative captures the allure of the performing arts and the challenges of maintaining one’s true identity amidst societal expectations, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction and romance.
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A sparkly and witty historical romance for fans of Georgette Heyer, Amanda Quick and Downton Abbey
Being an heiress in 1920s Austria with nothing but a broken-down castle to your name and nary a penny in your purse could be frustrating for anyone but the Princess Theresa-Maria of Pfaffenstein. Tessa, however, is thrilled with her situation, as it allows her to concentrate on her love of the arts–and no one in the Viennese opera company need know that their delightful and charming under-wardrobe mistress is really a princess. But when the dashing self-made millionaire Guy Farne arrives at the opera in search of suitable entertainment for his high society guests, Tessa realizes that there may be more to life–and love–than just music. But while the attraction between them in undeniable, Guy’s insufferable snob of a fiancée only solidifies Tessa’s determination to keep her true identity a secret. Yet, after a chance meeting with the handsome Englishman, Tessa’s reserve begins to melt, and she starts to wonder if it’s not too late for a fairytale ending?
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