The Surrender of Lord Edgewater

by Maria Greene

Marion Rothwell has not taken her first Season by storm due to her bookish nature, flaming red hair, and unfashionable spectacles. Unperturbed, she sees the eligible bachelors as a foppish and shallow lot. She longs to return to the country and Laurel Manor, which she inherited from her mother.

When she discovers that her father has lost her inheritance in a game of cards to the Earl of Edgewater, she swears swift revenge on the gamester.

She doesn’t know who the dastardly earl is until she’s almost run over by his carriage in London. When she discovers that her nemesis looms large, her life becomes a gamble of skills, schemes, and conflicting emotions. How is it that her heart is beating fast for a man who is an inveterate gambler to his core?

Kindle Edition

First published May 1, 1992

About the author

I have always been fascinated by historical events, especially British and French. Most of my stories are set in Georgian and Regency England. Some deal with the Jacobite rebellion, and my very first published book was set in Louis XIV's France. I like lots of action and intrigue. The romances set in the Regency period have a bit of intrigue and lots of humor. This year look for the first installment of my fantasy series, TRIALS OF HALLION, Two of Swords, book 1.

Reviews

[Cynthia Prosser · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a classic style Regency Romance and I enjoyed the way the details of the story developed and evolved. The main characters were well formed for the most part and seemed like real people, by and large. It was a bit distressing that some of the secondary characters were rather one dimensional and those I had a hard time relating to - of course they were not very likeable to begin with. Our hero was delightful while the heroine was a bit of a termagant although she may have been written that way move the story along. She did get a bit tiresome though. The story had a satisfactory ending with everyone getting their just desserts - both good and bad. A fun read.

[Inishowen Cailín · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best traditional Regency romance that I have read in a long time. It is so charming and uplifting I enjoyed every minute of it. The humour and banter between Marion and Lord Edgewater is very entertaining and I couldn't wait to find out how they would reach their inevitable happy-ever-after. Of course, a Regency wouldn't be complete without the hero making a mad dash from inn to inn to rescue the heroine. I couldn't put the book down and I sighed when it was finished.
This is a humorous and charming romance and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

I received a review copy from the author and this is my unbiased opinion.

[Lori · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Surrender of Lord Edgewater was my first Regency Romance and wasn't sure what to expect. It was a delightful and clean read. One you can read sitting on the beach or back patio. I enjoyed the banter back and forth between Marion and Pierce. And... I really liked Marion's character: spit fire, independent. Really wish we were able to give 1/2-star ratings - for this one: 3.5 stars.

I received this as an Early Reviewers copy on Library Thing.