Fredericka's Folly

by Gayle Buck

Jumping the Fences

London was the last place in the world that Miss Fredericka Hedgeworth wished to go, and marriage was most certainly the last thing on her mind. This beautiful, high-spirited young lady desired only to stay at home, where saving the family estate was her deepest duty and riding the finest of horses, her greatest joy

But Fredericka's ambitious mother was eager for her to make a marvelous match in the marriage mart. And the wealthy Countess of Chalmers was willing to pay for the Season for secret reasons of her own. Neither woman, however could dream what would happen when Frederick met the Countess's heartbreakingly handsome son, Lord Sebastian Satterwaite, who could have any woman he wanted and wanted everything but marriage. Frederick had been led to London on the rightest of reins – but no one could rein her in when she took it into her head and heart to run wild and free....

Genres: Romance, Regency, Historical, M F Romance

272 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 1996

About the author

Gayle Buck has freelanced for regional publications, worked for a radio station and as a secretary. Until recently, she was involved in public relations for a major Texas university. Besides her Regencies, she also writes fantasy and romantic suspense. She lives in Bandera, Texas.

Reviews

[Spazfungus · Rating 1 out of 5]

"Fun read. Sebastian's autocratic behavior toward Fredericka, the exact same behavior Sebastian can't stand in his father's treatment of him, ordering that he knows what is right, is hilarious...when it isn't annoying. In the beginning, Lady Chalmers is awesome and crafty in getting her son to go along with her plans by explicitly warning him away. But at the end of the book, where she wants to wash her hands of Fredericka without hearing the whole story, is too much like a spoiled old rich lady who no longer wants a pet because it has grown up. Would have like to read more of Lord&LadyC's love story

****Spoiler Summary****
Lord&Lady C feel their son, Sebastian, needs to settle down. LordC states if Sebastian doesn't marry by the end of the season he'll disown him. LadyC writes to an old friend asking to sponsor her eldest daughter, Fredericka, then warns her son away, thus intriguing him. Unfortunately Sebastian and Fredericka don't get along, they argue, he issues orders, she has a mind of her own, and eventually they fall in love, though both are too proud and scared to admit it. When Fredericka tries to incite jealousy by attending a public masquerade with Sebastian's heir, Everard, she falls into Everard's trap to publicly ruin her. Sebastian saves her, but is furious. LadyC thinks Fredericka is too wild, wants to wash her hands of her, Fredericka falls sick and returns home. Sebastian chases after her, admits his love and asks her to marry him"

[Laura Thomas · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did like the book and the relationship Fredericka has with her family. Who I did not care for was the lead male Sebastion was spoiled entitled who did not want the responsibilities that his future inheritance will require .

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute read. A headstrong heroine and an marriage shy Lord. What a mix-up.

[Nancy · Rating 1 out of 5]

The heroine repeatedly used the word "tedious" referring to something she was doing. This book is, in a word, "tedious". It could have been one-half to one-third the size and it would have been OK. As it is, way too long, about people you wouldn't care to spend time with.

[Olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Slow to get going and slow moving throughout. The story was slightly dull. I felt the title gave away the ending.

[Sylvia · Rating 3 out of 5]

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