Lady Daphne's Diary

by Patricia Oliver

Book Overview

Studious Lady Daphne prefers her books over men, so when Lord Alexander Heathercott assumes his good looks will win her over, he'll soon realize how far he'll have to go to unlock her heart... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451203992
• ISBN13: 9780451203991
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Signet Book
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.3" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

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Miss Daphne Hightower had seen how horrible marriage could be. Her sister's husband was a philandering, spendthrift, and a vile man. Therefore, Daphne never wished to marry! Daphne went to "GrandPapa" to live, since she could not stand being within her sister's home, Lawson Manor, any longer. The ten years with her grandfather, the Fifth Earl of Stanford, were happy ones. Lord Stanford was like a father to Daphne. He had been the person to give her a soft red Moroccan leather journal in which to record her memories. It had been the first of many journals through the years. Writing helped Daphne sort-out her troubles. However, now Lord Stanford was telling her she MUST wed, due to a clause in her father's will. She must marry or lose her inheritance. Daphne met Lord Alexander "Alex" Heathercott in the park when her large dog, Nelson, cornered him. Fearing the attention of any man, she left quickly. But Alex was obsessed in locating the beauty. He was a well known rogue who had no desire to marry, but WAS currently looking for a new mistress. Alex was determined it would be her. He DID NOT realize Daphne planned on letting her GrandPapa believe her to be Alex's latest conquest, without actually becoming it, so GrandPapa Would think her too ruined for marriage! ***** There is much I am having to leave out. I do not want to give anything away or ruin the story. Daphne's Uncle Gideon plays the perfect villain. I hated him immediately. It is one of the traits I love about author Patricia Oliver, she can make her characters seem so real to the reader! I was not thrilled with Alex, at first. However, that quickly changed as he got involved with Daphne. If you are thinking of purchasing this Regency, do not hesitate. I believe you will find it more than worth your money! ***** Reviewed by Detra Fitch.