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Our Admirable Betty

Our Admirable Betty

Our Admirable Betty

Jeffery Farnol

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Ficción histórica
ISBN:
9781434404701
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Set in the Georgian era, this delightful romantic adventure tells the story of Betty, a spirited and resourceful young woman who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue, duels, and mistaken identities. As she navigates through society’s expectations and the affections of various suitors, Betty’s charm and wit make her a captivating heroine. Farnol blends humor, romance, and swashbuckling action in this engaging period dramaJeffery Farnol (1878-1952) was a British writer from 1907 until his death in 1952, known for writing more than 40 romance novels, often set in the Georgian Era or English Regency period, and swashbucklers. He, along with Georgette Heyer, largely initiated the Regency romantic genre.

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