Foxing the Geese

by Janet Woods

Overview

She is a spinster with a secret fortune . . . He is an impoverished earl who must marry money or face ruin . . . Theirs is a love match to be reckoned with

1812. Clever, strong-willed Vivienne Fox is unexpectedly endowed with riches beyond her wildest dreams when a remote cousin dies, leaving her his fortune. Unwed at twenty-four, Vivienne still hopes the right man is out there, but she despairs of ever finding him, and she is determined that rumours of her new-found wealth be quashed, lest she be courted for her purse rather than her heart.

Renowned rake Lord Alex LéSayres comes to an unpleasant decision after the death of his father. If he is to save their family lands, he must marry a wealthy woman – and quickly. Introduced to Miss Fox, his interest is soon piqued. But he must set aside his rising feelings, or else his family will face disaster . . .

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780727885821
Publisher:	Severn House
Publication date:	04/01/2016
Edition description:	First World Publication
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Janet is an Australian, who was born and raised in Dorset, UK. Happily married since her late teens, she and her husband migrated to Australia with the first two of her family of five, after her husband finished his term in the Royal Navy.
She became interested in writing when the kids grew up, because she thought she might be able to write a story as readable as some of the authors she was reading.

Editorial Reviews

"I think the author succeeded in producing a novel with a lighter, slightly more modern feel while keeping the novel within the historical period."

J Woods

"An Austen-worthy hero and a feisty, resourceful heroine . . .this will be a pleasure to recommend to fans of historical romances"

Booklist Starred Review

"An Austen-worthy hero and a feisty, resourceful heroine . . .this will be a pleasure to recommend to fans of historical romances"

Booklist Starred Review

04/15/2016
At the advanced age of 24, independent Vivienne Fox knows her chances at marriage are dwindling, but she's not about to wed without love—and she definitely doesn't want to attract a fortune hunter by spreading the news of her recent surprise inheritance. So she keeps it a secret, even from Lord Alex LéSayres, a childhood acquaintance she is coming to love but who needs to marry money for the sake of his property. Pleasantly delineated supporting players (especially a lecherous villain, a shallow cousin, and a cruel, thoughtless aunt), excellent detail, and an accurate knowledge of the period provide a good sense of time and place and vivify the sparkling era. VERDICT With wit and grace, Woods spins a romantic tale of a heroine who yearns to be loved for herself and a responsible hero who must choose between family obligation and the woman of his heart. An engaging, slightly sexy romp with a classic Regency air. Woods (Different Tides) lives near Freemantle in Western Australia.

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