A Companion of Quality

The Steepwood Scandal #4

by Nicola Cornick

A young woman disappears. A husband is suspected of murder. Stirring times for all the neighborhood.

When Captain Lewis Brabant returned from the open sea, all thought he meant to choose a bride. As eligible females readied to meet the dashing Captain Brabant, one woman of modest means stood away from the crowd and let her friend have a go at the bachelor. In fact, Miss Caroline Whiston had no expectations, since she was a lady's companion. But no sooner had the two met than they felt a heady attraction, despite the odds. Would Captain Lewis defy convention and fall in love with this beguiling companion...?

Genres: Romance, Historical Romance, Ebooks

384 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2001

About the author

International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes dual-time historical mysteries that draw on her love for genealogy and local history. She studied History at London and Oxford and worked in academia for a number of years before becoming a full time author. Nicola acts as a guide and researcher at the stunning 17th century hunting lodge, Ashdown House and is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Friends of Lydiard Park in Swindon. She gives talks and tours on a variety of historical topics.

Nicola lives near Oxford and loves reading, writing, history, music, wildlife, travel and walking her dog. She also loves hearing from her readers and chatting to them. She can also be found on Facebook, Twitter @NicolaCornick and Instagram.

Reviews

[Ana M. Román · Rating 3 out of 5]

Una lectura amena pero de las que pasan al olvido con el paso del tiempo.

Despierta un sutil interés por el resto de personajes pero eso es todo. Ni sus diálogos, ni su trama lo convierten en otra cosa que en una lectura entretenida, que tampoco es algo malo...

[Seema · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a well written regency with a decent story. A captain comes back home to manage his estate and look after his sister. His father's ward is trying to entrap him but he falls in love with her companion instead. It was a typical story but i enjoyed it.

[suzi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I tried. Reached halfway point before I DNF'd it. I didn't like any of the characters. I'm a bit annoyed with the heroine and keep on rolling my eyes on her. And the hero, I think, is supposedly charming but I just don't find that he is.

[Luz T · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story. It even had a little mystery.

[Mnms · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a teenage fantasy, somewhat naive and exhasperating, but very sweet

[Jesica · Rating 4 out of 5]

CLASIFICACION: 4 ESTRELLAS

El primer libro que me gusta hasta el momento de esta saga.

[Elle · Rating 3 out of 5]

The villainess in this was a bit obvious. Still a good story, all in all.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Nicola Cornick. It used to be difficult to find many of her "older" novels; now, more and more are available as ebooks. Nice story.

[Desi · Rating 3 out of 5]

leído en abril 2010