Frederica Book

Rich handsome darling of the ton the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters the Marquis of Alverstoke at 37 sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. Until a distant connection ignorant of his selfishness applies to him for help. Plunged into one drama after another by the large and irrepressible Merriville family Alverstoke is surprised to find himself far from bored. The lovely Charis may be as hen-witted as she is beautiful but Jessamy is an interesting boy Felix an engaging scamp. And most intriguing of all their strong-minded sister Frederica who seems more concerned with her family's welfare than his own distinguished attentions-

Rich and handsome the hope of ambitious mothers and despair of his sisters the Marquis of Alverstoke sees no reason to put himself out for anyone. But when a distant connection applies to him for help he finds himself far from bored.