A Poached Peerage

By William Magnay

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In the English countryside, a new Lord arrives, stirring up secrets, mistaken identities, and a whirlwind of romantic entanglements for a spirited young woman and her devoted suitor.

Genres

Literature Fiction

Released

2010-10-16

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Summary

"A Poached Peerage" by William Magnay is a story that takes place in the English countryside during the turn of the century, and it's filled with captivating romantic adventures and puzzling secrets centered around the arrival of the new Lord Quorn. The main characters are Mercy Popkiss, an energetic young woman, and Thomas Sparrow, who hopes to win her heart. They find themself caught up in confusion over who someone is, in addition to secret plans. The story starts with Mercy Popkiss getting ready to leave her job at an inn to work at Staplewick Towers. Her conversations with Tom Sparrow give a hint of the love between them with the arrival of a strange man foreshadowing problems to come. With Percy Peckover's connection to Mercy's life and dreams, the novel quickly creates mystery. The stage is set for a captivating mix-up of identities, filled with humor, anticipation, and a guarantee of a charming story about tricks, love, and wanting to climb the social ladder.