“Your mother was a whore!”
After her parents' tragic accident; the spirited, principled, and romantic Lady Marigold is plunged into a bleak existence at the hands of her vindictive aunt. Inexplicably, her aunt and uncle seem to oppose any marriage match. Is she doomed to remain her beautiful cousin's companion? And what exactly is up with her uncle's shady, overly familiar lawyer?
The attentions of the gallant Major Arthur Hastings present a ray of hope; rousing her love and desire. Before long Lady Marigold is persuaded that he is the man of her dreams. But as the major is due to leave for India, she dares not trust that his intentions are serious.
It will take all of Lady Marigold's courage and wit to challenge convention for the right to choose her own future before there can be a happy ending; fulfilling their oaths of affection.
Set in the gloomy year of 1816, this sultry drama of challenge and change, blends political satire with philosophy and romance, narrated with humour and an appreciation of the ridiculous.
Oaths of Affection is the first of the epic Regency Tales by Swedish writer Maria Yrsa Rönneus. Transporting you across the centuries into a world of love and jealousy, friendship and deceit, the Tales span the years following the horrendous battle of Waterloo against a backdrop of political tensions, societal pressure, and the opulence of the British aristocracy.
Fascinating & Charming
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2020
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Writing in her second language, the author weaves a tale that touches your heart and draws you into the story so you don't want to stop reading. Fortunately, she has already given us the second in this series. Such a pleasure to read! g
Diverting, emotional read
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2019
The author makes good use of her exhaustive knowledge of Regency era England to tell an adventurous story of true love, trust, and genuine devotion. Well worth a buy and a read.
I absolutely loved this book, it's a bit like a Cinderella story but Lady Marigold is much stronger and more independent.
I particularly enjoyed the very vivid descriptions, all the way through you felt as though you were there.
It was also very interesting to read about places that are familiar to me, now, how they looked in 1816.
The side characters are brilliant, the mean aunt, the creepy solicitor, not to mention the awesome Swedish sea captain. And of course Nelson, which is a huge flea-riddled mutt that the posh Lady rescues.
It's all heart and warmth and ends as a Cinderella story – with the reader feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
