Gentleman's Folly

by Cynthia Bailey-Pratt

THE STUNNING STRANGER

Jocelyn Burnwell lived in the everyday world of housekeeping and looking after her rather mischievous cousins. But one day she helped save a dashing, mysterious gentleman's life. And her world changed forever.

Who was this elusive Mr. Hammond, this master of disguise and man of a thousand unanswered questions? Jocelyn knew only that he carried with him a letter from Napoleon; she didn't know that the fate of England depended upon Hammond--or that she was about to embark on a grand and treacherous adventure! As she left her docile life behind and set forth with this intriguing hero, she also felt a stirring in her heart--of a love without rhyme or reason....

Genres: Regency

204 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published December 1, 1991

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the story of a young woman, Jocelyn, who lives with her Aunt & Uncle and helps to take care of her cousins. She later dresses up as a boy(can't have her true identity revealed because of the scandal that would cause) to help intercept and rescue her cousin, Arnold from the dark and dastardly clutches of the local constable. He's been caught poaching fish from a neighbors pond and is being taken to jail. While extricating Arnold, a man comes to her aid. He asks a favor in return-he wishes for a discreet but clean inn where he can recuperate from an unfortunate incident- he's been stabbed. He asks this boy's name and Jocelyn, not thinking too quickly, tells him Josh-her nickname. Adventure ensues when someone in her acquaintance wants to assassinate the two power heads that are meeting. Jocelyn has to help stop this terrorist from carrying out his attack. There are some surprises, aren't there always? I hope you like this book as much as I did. It's not a D'arcy and Elizabeth, but it's pretty good.

[Brooke796 ☼ · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Regency spy novel that doesn't take itself too seriously, and neither should you. Very enjoyable. Clean.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

if you suspend belief, you may enjoy this regency spy book.
On that playing field, i think i can say i quite enjoyed this.