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Friends and Relations
"You have been a good and dutiful daughter to me and the least I can do is put you into possession of the facts... You are not my daughter."
With those words Mrs. Tracy gave lovely Charmian the shock of her life.
The news that she was a nameless waif, unclaimed after an accident in which her nurse had died, turned Charmian’s dreams of the future to ashes. What chance would she have in society?
Though without a name, Charmian did possess a great deal of beauty and a swift intelligence. She would set out to find a family and a name of her own. Suddenly, she knew exactly how she would do it…
But everything in life is subject to change, as Charmian would soon discover...
Mira Stables is the author of many historical fiction novels, including The Byram Succession, The Swynden Necklace, and Golden Barrier.
With those words Mrs. Tracy gave lovely Charmian the shock of her life.
The news that she was a nameless waif, unclaimed after an accident in which her nurse had died, turned Charmian’s dreams of the future to ashes. What chance would she have in society?
Though without a name, Charmian did possess a great deal of beauty and a swift intelligence. She would set out to find a family and a name of her own. Suddenly, she knew exactly how she would do it…
But everything in life is subject to change, as Charmian would soon discover...
Mira Stables is the author of many historical fiction novels, including The Byram Succession, The Swynden Necklace, and Golden Barrier.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 12, 1979
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November 24, 2018
I am so glad for my free copy of any book written by this author for she is one of the best writers of Regency and Historical romances I have come across. Her main characters embody the most noble of traits without being too good to be true and her heroes are not so debauched and jaded and yet still remain as manly as any romance reader could ever wish for. There is pathos yet it does not become maudlin just heart~warming with a dash of pragmatism.
The story revolves around 22~year~old Charmian, who (though she had the best education a gentlewoman of her class could ever have) has not had her debut and thus can not yet marry having not met any gentleman of her own class. But then what is her class? Learning just before her mother's death that she is not her mother's daughter but was abandoned into Bel Tracy's care, she then sets out to Medhurst to right a wrong. Even Bel Tracy's story is as interesting as Charmian's own. This is beautifully written and with enough drama to make for a well~satisfying read.
The story revolves around 22~year~old Charmian, who (though she had the best education a gentlewoman of her class could ever have) has not had her debut and thus can not yet marry having not met any gentleman of her own class. But then what is her class? Learning just before her mother's death that she is not her mother's daughter but was abandoned into Bel Tracy's care, she then sets out to Medhurst to right a wrong. Even Bel Tracy's story is as interesting as Charmian's own. This is beautifully written and with enough drama to make for a well~satisfying read.
November 25, 2018
Easy reading. Not the standard marriage mart romance.
Very naive 22 year-old Charmian sets off on a journey to return an inheritance and seek guidance in finding her true identity. However, she is not so naive to easily believe insincere would-be suitors.
As a pragmatist, I did wonder that the greatest clue to Charmian's identity, her locket, was not employed. Other jewelry is loaned to her instead.
Very naive 22 year-old Charmian sets off on a journey to return an inheritance and seek guidance in finding her true identity. However, she is not so naive to easily believe insincere would-be suitors.
As a pragmatist, I did wonder that the greatest clue to Charmian's identity, her locket, was not employed. Other jewelry is loaned to her instead.
August 17, 2023
3.5⭐
Friends and Relations is a very short, simple, well written novella that offers very little new , the mystery that is the identity of our h is resolved very quickly, we have a H and h that you tend to like but you're not very invested in and to be honest you don't really care much about either. The book is something that you can read expecting nothing.
Friends and Relations is a very short, simple, well written novella that offers very little new , the mystery that is the identity of our h is resolved very quickly, we have a H and h that you tend to like but you're not very invested in and to be honest you don't really care much about either. The book is something that you can read expecting nothing.
December 5, 2018
Another enjoyable Regency romance
A little different from other Mira Stables novels I’ve read but just as enjoyable. Well rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Quite exciting at the denouement! A very enjoyable read.
A little different from other Mira Stables novels I’ve read but just as enjoyable. Well rounded, believable characters and a plot that kept me guessing. Quite exciting at the denouement! A very enjoyable read.
November 29, 2018
A gentle Regency romance that is delightful!
Well written with an excellent story line
Well written with an excellent story line
December 13, 2018
Very nice.
February 7, 2019
Boring! Good story but written almost entirely in narrative, very little dialogue between characters, not my thing
February 20, 2019
Romance, suspense ,well written
Very defined story and characters, written in increasing layers, held my attention . I so appreciate this authors' talents, thanks.
Very defined story and characters, written in increasing layers, held my attention . I so appreciate this authors' talents, thanks.
January 3, 2025
Interesting but felt like almost everything just sort of… passively happened to everyone…???
February 14, 2026
The romance of this one was a bit tepid but there is a bit of danger and intrigue that lends interest.
September 24, 2017
Not bad, its even a bit original compared to other regencies.
November 22, 2018
Outstanding!
Perfection in creating the characters, scenes, plot, and romance. The exquisite use of language from that time period and before is top notch! This author has a beautiful grip of English words.
Perfection in creating the characters, scenes, plot, and romance. The exquisite use of language from that time period and before is top notch! This author has a beautiful grip of English words.
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