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by Georgette Heyer

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Why does St. Erth call his stepmother "Mother-in-law"?

Jane That was the customary usage at that time.

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Is the "Lady Selina" mentioned here (at the end) a character in another one of Heyer's novels? Somehow her description and name seem familiar. Something in the scene felt like it was referencing another story...

Jane A different Lady Selina - different surname.

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Louie Halfacre Theo was sent to Jamaica (mon) to manage Martin's plantation. Just to get him out of England so there wouldn't be a scandal (heaven forbid).…moreTheo was sent to Jamaica (mon) to manage Martin's plantation. Just to get him out of England so there wouldn't be a scandal (heaven forbid).(less)

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