Wonderful
I had such fun reading this book! Aurora Wesley takes her brother Percy, who has just reached his majority, to London to claim his birthright to the title of Marquess of Dewbury, a claim that they will have to prove to unwilling relations. Having little money, but a lot of determination, during their journey Aurora accosts Julian DeVere, a duke, and steals his purse in a most hilarious way. Aurora and her brother are destined to encounter this duke again after they settle in London.
Somehow, this outrageous character, Aurora, is wonderfully endearing. She does wildly improper things, but always with impeccable manners and speech. She's a meddlesome busybody, but always with an eye to helping someone in need. She's highly opinionated without being bossy. She's fearless, but also very intelligent and clever.
The book is a joy to read for the clever banter alone. This girl can argue and persuade people to her point of view in the most charming way, and yet she'll admit when she's wrong. Aurora is an extremely likable character, as is the Duke of Rothworth, Julian. He's drawn as aloof and world weary, and highly wary of females seeking to trap him into marriage, but also smart, clever, and able to keep up with Aurora's banter and her wily ways.
There are several subplots throughout the book, some of them silly, but all great fun with these entertaining characters. The book is well written and well edited. I recommend it highly.