Lord and Master: Cats of Mayfair 3rd Book: A Regency Romance [Mass Market Paperback]

Rosemary Stevens (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 29, 1997

THEY WERE DRAWN TOGETHER BY FATE, FELICITY--AND FELINES!

Miss Daphne Kendall, infuriated at the mistreatment of a lovely cat, rushed to save the poor creature. But for Lord Ravenswood--a man determined never to let any woman influence him beyond common sense--a spontaneous act of gallantry earned him the dubious honor of being the feline's new master.

As Daphne's attraction for his lordship drew her into a tangled maze of sinister doings, Lord Ravenswood--ardently shopping for an uncomplicated, biddable wife--could not resist the most unsuitable Daphne . . . a miss who threatened to inspire in him that most uncontrollable of all emotions: love!

Editorial Reviews

Review

Miss Daphne Kendall is a compassionate soul, which is why she has a nearly blind butler, an arthritic lady's maid and a drunken cook. Her companion is a former friend of her mother's, a woman whose odious personality would have pushed a less forbearing person to murder. Miss Oakswine has made her charge miserable for three years since the death of Daphne's parents, yet Daphne cannot bring herself to discharge her. An elephant at Astley's Royal Amphitheater solves the problem by startling the woman into heart failure. Just prior to the incident with the elephant, Daphne have been assisted in the rescue of an abused cat by Lord Ravenswood, newly returned home from Egypt where he had recouped the family fortunes through the antiquities trade. His servant Eugene, who feels a personal obligation to Ravenswood, and plans to see him wed before he returns to his homeland, accompanies him. Eugene has found the perfect candidate in the form of Miss Daphne Kendall. He is ably abetted by Miss Oakswine's replacement, Miss Shelby, hired by Daphne off a park bench. Miss Selby has some unusual beliefs about past lives and the Spirit World, which she is not afraid to voice. She and Eugene discover they are soulmates, but before they can find their own happiness, they must unite their employers, a task not easily accomplished. Rosemary Stevens has brought together an odd cast of mystics, nobles and villains that mesh to produce a finely woven tapestry of a story. Her use of Mihos the cat and a trio of lovable canines to propel the plot is a delight.Lord and Master will tickle your funny bone as well as your fancy! Daphne is an independent minded heroine who will capture readers!Linda Fitzner -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times

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THEY WERE DRAWN TOGETHER BY FATE, FELICITY--AND FELINES!

Miss Daphne Kendall, infuriated at the mistreatment of a lovely cat, rushed to save the poor creature. But for Lord Ravenswood--a man determined never to let any woman influence him beyond common sense--a spontaneous act of gallantry earned him the dubious honor of being the feline's new master.

As Daphne's attraction for his lordship drew her into a tangled maze of sinister doings, Lord Ravenswood--ardently shopping for an uncomplicated, biddable wife--could not resist the most unsuitable Daphne . . . a miss who threatened to inspire in him that most uncontrollable of all emotions: love!

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Ivy Books (October 29, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449227278
• ISBN-13: 978-0449227275
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,914,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful humor, March 11, 2002

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This review is from: Lord and Master: Cats of Mayfair 3rd Book: A Regency Romance (Mass Market Paperback)

The humor and the wit are definitely worth the few historical inaccuracies that you'll come across in this book. The book contains everything from an ailing tiger that turns out to be a cat with laryngitis, to a cat-worshiping manservant. Along the way, there is a hateful woman, who ends up conveniently dead, a charming but deadly thief, and of course, the growling cat!

The kind-hearted and beautiful Daphne is saddled with a spiteful woman who is scaring away all eligible suitors. When the woman finally dies at the hands (or should I say feet?) of a startled elephant, Daphne hires an eccentric, but adorable woman who falls in love with the Egyptian manservant of Lord Ravenswood. The two plot to get their employers together and along the way, they need to deal with stubborn minds and jealous hearts as well as thieves, cats, deaf butlers...

Wonderful book and very entertaining that you'll enjoy reading even if it has a historical accuracy here and there.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Delightful!, January 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Lord and Master: Cats of Mayfair 3rd Book: A Regency Romance (Mass Market Paperback)

I think that anyone who enjoys a good humored book would love this one! I am a big fan of Marion Chesney and I think Mrs Stevens is following right along in her footsteps! A more light-hearted and hilarious book will be hard to find! Lord and Master combines love, humor, an unusually smart cat and a bit of mystery. Never a dull moment. A must read for all Regency lovers.