Charity Girl

Set in the Regency era, this novel follows the charming and somewhat hapless Viscount Desford as he becomes entangled in the affairs of a young woman named Cherry Steane. Cherry, a 'charity girl' with no family to support her, finds herself in a precarious situation, and Desford, with his sense of honour and duty, takes it upon himself to help her. The story unfolds with a delightful mix of humour, romance, and social commentary, as Desford navigates the complexities of high society and the expectations placed upon him. Georgette Heyer masterfully weaves a tale of mistaken identities, unexpected alliances, and the pursuit of true love, all set against the backdrop of elegant ballrooms and the intricate social mores of the time.

Published 1970

Binding of book is loose. Slight foxing with tears and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Slight foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with some fading. Moderate tanning and foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Moderate foxing on endpapers. Pages are clean of foxing and annotations, with slight tanning around margins.

Condition: Well Read