Merits and Mercenaries Author:A Lady Merits and Mercenaries, the dashing debut novel of The Bath Novels of Lady A~ 'Classic Companion' collection, is an enigmatic tale about the perplexing pursuit of love and self-discovery, which races for resolution--upon comedy and drama--across both town and country. As protagonists William Halford and Katherine Huntley seek some happy end, a h... more »ost of vivid villains strive to perilously prevent it--while the shadow of a most menacing secret relentlessly stalks the story's entire cast.
Merits and Mercenaries must surely delight anyone desiring a refreshing interpretation of Jane Austen's classic style and sensibility. From its very 'witty' portrayal of the intriguing 'plots - lots' of its trusty and troublesome 'Janeite' gentry characters to its seamless set pieces, it is truly a most enchanting 'effusion' of English Regency fancy.« less