A tale of two families!

A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh     

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Two families sharing a boundary at odds with each other. The hint as to why is wrapt up neatly in the title.

One a haughty lord, the Earl of Havercroft, who has forbidden his wife and child to even look at the other family. Difficult, as that sat on opposite sides, adjacent to each other every Sunday morning!

The other is a wealthy coal merchant, who is kind and loud.His family’s social status is far from that of the beau monde.

However the Earl’s daughter Lady Annabelle ran away with their groom and quite disgraced herself. (And yes, there’s a story here)

Society has shunned her, the Earl’s pockets are to let. What to do?

Meanwhile the son and heir of the wealthy merchant, Reginald Mason, has driven his father to distraction with his racketty ways. His father’s finally threatened him with marriage, or struggle without funds.

So a situation that could perhaps suit all concerned has turned up. Mmm haughty insolvent lord meets his nemesis, the bouncy softhearted (mostly) upstart.

Just how are things going to come about? What hidden treats will come to light?

Another lively regency romance from Mary Balogh.

A Hachette ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.