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Allegra

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All society was scandalized by the shocking behavior of Miss Allegra Herington. It was common knowledge that her distant cousin, wealthy, handsome, impeccably groomed Sir Derek Herington, had offered this virtually impoverished young lady his much-sought-after hand in marriage-and Allegra refused. But still more unlikely events soon followed. Who but an obviously mad girl would desert the delights of Regency London for the dangers and intrigues of Brussels on the eve of Waterloo? Who but Allegra would shamefully neglect her own interests while arranging a most splendid match for her younger sister? And who but the captivating Allegra would once again find herself in the arms of Sir Derek-as pride warred with passion, and true love chose a most unlikely route of conquest...

A well-written and enjoyable book! Clare Darcy is a a sensitive storyteller who always touches readers' hearts."

I've read several of Ms Darcy's books and this is the first one I haven't liked. First off, the book is boring - there is not enough of the clever conversation that I know Ms Darcy is capable of. And the Heroine (Allegra) is not just dull, she is rather stupid and WAY too full of pride. I did like her sister though and wish the book had been about Hilary instead! Sir Derek was so arrogant that I was rooting for Allegra to fall in love with someone else. But what I disliked most about this book was that Allegra and Sir Derek spent almost the entire book misunderstanding and fighting with each other. I enjoy it when the main characters banter with each other but I hate it when the banter crosses the line into sniping as it does in this book. Not reccommended.