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Book 2 of the series, Chemsworth Hall
“The whole scheme hangs on you, my love.”
So began Lady Mulholland’s directive to Henry Granger, her one and only son. He is to bring suitable gentlemen home from Oxford and he is to make all haste. There are still six daughters left to be married—Rose, Daisy, Marigold, Lily and the twins, Poppy and Pansy—an undertaking that will span a decade.
Lady Mulholland, however, is not faint of heart. She devised her plan on a long ago evening when she happened to look down her dining table and note precisely how many daughters were to be had. She is confident of its success, as she is confident in all of her plans. Whether her daughters will cooperate is another matter entirely.
While her sister Violet is now happily married to Lord Smythesdon, Rose Granger may be more of a challenge. She considers herself bold and not constrained by society's opinions. If she deems a person horrible, she may very well say it aloud. More than once. Naturally, she expects no less from any gentleman worthy of her notice. HE is to be prepared to violently throw down his napkin at the slightest provocation.
Edwin Hamilton is in the habit of rushing off in bold action. In fact, he is renowned at Oxford for leading a rabble to get his friend reinstated. He is also renowned at home for the same, as his father had to pay for the resulting property damage. He also happens to owe Smythesdon a hundred pounds from cards, and is happy to visit Chemsworth to clear the debt. Who better for Rose Granger?
When a scheme dreamed up by Poppy and Pansy Granger goes awry, the house is thrown topsy-turvy. Chemsworth Hall's intrepid butler, Smuckers, will do his best to stand with the house and help Lady Mulholland gain her aim. However, it will be up to Rose to discover the truth, and discover what is really in her heart.
In the spirit of Nancy Mitford, Chemsworth Hall follows the fortunes of the Granger family in all their delightful eccentricity.
“The whole scheme hangs on you, my love.”
So began Lady Mulholland’s directive to Henry Granger, her one and only son. He is to bring suitable gentlemen home from Oxford and he is to make all haste. There are still six daughters left to be married—Rose, Daisy, Marigold, Lily and the twins, Poppy and Pansy—an undertaking that will span a decade.
Lady Mulholland, however, is not faint of heart. She devised her plan on a long ago evening when she happened to look down her dining table and note precisely how many daughters were to be had. She is confident of its success, as she is confident in all of her plans. Whether her daughters will cooperate is another matter entirely.
While her sister Violet is now happily married to Lord Smythesdon, Rose Granger may be more of a challenge. She considers herself bold and not constrained by society's opinions. If she deems a person horrible, she may very well say it aloud. More than once. Naturally, she expects no less from any gentleman worthy of her notice. HE is to be prepared to violently throw down his napkin at the slightest provocation.
Edwin Hamilton is in the habit of rushing off in bold action. In fact, he is renowned at Oxford for leading a rabble to get his friend reinstated. He is also renowned at home for the same, as his father had to pay for the resulting property damage. He also happens to owe Smythesdon a hundred pounds from cards, and is happy to visit Chemsworth to clear the debt. Who better for Rose Granger?
When a scheme dreamed up by Poppy and Pansy Granger goes awry, the house is thrown topsy-turvy. Chemsworth Hall's intrepid butler, Smuckers, will do his best to stand with the house and help Lady Mulholland gain her aim. However, it will be up to Rose to discover the truth, and discover what is really in her heart.
In the spirit of Nancy Mitford, Chemsworth Hall follows the fortunes of the Granger family in all their delightful eccentricity.
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2019
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November 13, 2020
Another delightfully frivolous tale from Perpetua Langley, wherein Lady Mulholland continues on her majestic way to marrying off all seven off her daughters, in strict order of seniority, naturally. Book 1 saw Violet happily paired off, so now it’s the turn of Rose, and that’s a bit problematic, because only the boldest man will do. No milquetoast suitor need apply. But happily such a man has been found, a friend of brother Henry at Oxford, and since he owes a favour to Violet’s husband, off he goes to Chemsworth Hall, happily unaware that he has been earmarked for Rose.
A series of misunderstandings leaves Rose seriously underwhelmed by Edwin Hamilton’s boldness, and leads him to believe that several members of the family are quite mad. How Edwin rediscovers his boldness and comes to understand that Rose is not mad at all is a joy to read. Every page is laugh-out-loud funny, and every character delightfully eccentric, not excluding the butler, housekeeper and footmen. I would be hard pressed to name one as a favourite, even, for they’re all wonderful.
It’s all dreadfully silly, of course, and anyone expecting a conventional Regency romance might be disappointed, but if you’re in the mood for the light-hearted and whimsical, this might just hit the spot. There’s a fair sprinkling of Americanisms, although nothing too terrible, an overuse of shall instead of will and one very bad historical error (no, a peer can’t disinherit his heir from the title, ever). Notwithstanding that, I loved it (what can I say, I’m a sucker for any book that makes me laugh out loud). Five stars.
A series of misunderstandings leaves Rose seriously underwhelmed by Edwin Hamilton’s boldness, and leads him to believe that several members of the family are quite mad. How Edwin rediscovers his boldness and comes to understand that Rose is not mad at all is a joy to read. Every page is laugh-out-loud funny, and every character delightfully eccentric, not excluding the butler, housekeeper and footmen. I would be hard pressed to name one as a favourite, even, for they’re all wonderful.
It’s all dreadfully silly, of course, and anyone expecting a conventional Regency romance might be disappointed, but if you’re in the mood for the light-hearted and whimsical, this might just hit the spot. There’s a fair sprinkling of Americanisms, although nothing too terrible, an overuse of shall instead of will and one very bad historical error (no, a peer can’t disinherit his heir from the title, ever). Notwithstanding that, I loved it (what can I say, I’m a sucker for any book that makes me laugh out loud). Five stars.
February 18, 2026
Really fun story
The twins
The butler
The footmen
The lord and lady
Mrs. D
Mr. Hamilton
Rose
Daisy
Marigold
The brother
The Ravencrafts
Violet and her husband
The whole package comes together in a comedy of errors, misunderstandings, good intentions and more at a fast pace.
I loved this one even more than the first one in this series and can't wait for the next one.
I still think Archer should fire her editor, but modern readers won't notice anyway.
The twins
The butler
The footmen
The lord and lady
Mrs. D
Mr. Hamilton
Rose
Daisy
Marigold
The brother
The Ravencrafts
Violet and her husband
The whole package comes together in a comedy of errors, misunderstandings, good intentions and more at a fast pace.
I loved this one even more than the first one in this series and can't wait for the next one.
I still think Archer should fire her editor, but modern readers won't notice anyway.
August 11, 2020
So delightful!
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard while reading a romance novel. Every page was so well written and filled with such amusing characters and scenes. I cannot wait for Daisy's story
I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard while reading a romance novel. Every page was so well written and filled with such amusing characters and scenes. I cannot wait for Daisy's story
December 7, 2020
So Hilarious!!!
Really enjoyed reading about Rose and Hamilton’s misadventures into finding love. I laughed a lot. Looking forward to reading about Daisy finding her poet/prince and most assuredly to see who Marigold ends up with.
Really enjoyed reading about Rose and Hamilton’s misadventures into finding love. I laughed a lot. Looking forward to reading about Daisy finding her poet/prince and most assuredly to see who Marigold ends up with.
February 7, 2026
Lots of quirky characters and happy silly plot. The author publicly states that no AI was used in the creation of this book and you can certainly tell. Every character is unique, well drawn and funny. Think of the classic screwball comedies.
February 14, 2026
This series is a delight!
This is the second book in the series and it is as delightful as the first. Filled with humor and perfect for fans of Bridgerton, this series is well worth a read!
This is the second book in the series and it is as delightful as the first. Filled with humor and perfect for fans of Bridgerton, this series is well worth a read!
May 7, 2020
Great fun
I love this series-hilarious happenings, eccentric characters, so well-written! I recommend this series to friends and family on good reads as well.
I love this series-hilarious happenings, eccentric characters, so well-written! I recommend this series to friends and family on good reads as well.
February 14, 2026
Tally ho!
If you like your romances rollicking and your characters full of character this is your cup of laudanum laced tea!
If you like your romances rollicking and your characters full of character this is your cup of laudanum laced tea!
February 27, 2026
Laugh put loud
It is a whimsical gem full of crack pot characters who are gadding about throwing bewildering obsticals in the way of true love. Fabulous read!!!
It is a whimsical gem full of crack pot characters who are gadding about throwing bewildering obsticals in the way of true love. Fabulous read!!!
March 3, 2026
Lighthearted, comical regency
Humorous family and servants!
No surprises but an unrave!ing of a series of misinformation and assumptions. I will read the third book in the series.
Humorous family and servants!
No surprises but an unrave!ing of a series of misinformation and assumptions. I will read the third book in the series.
March 6, 2026
laugh out loud fun!
I was not expecting to love this book so much or to enjoy it more than the first. But it surprised me! Lighthearted fun at its best!
I was not expecting to love this book so much or to enjoy it more than the first. But it surprised me! Lighthearted fun at its best!
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