Alethea or a Solemn Vow — Catherine J. Bowness

Set during the Regency and written in a style reminiscent of the period, this sparkling novel follows the fortunes of Alethea as she is introduced to the Marriage Mart in search of a rich husband. She is a lively girl who loses her temper on the slightest provocation, especially with the Earl of Knill, who seems to take particular pleasure in teasing her.Her cousin, Eleanor, on the shelf at 31, is resigned to becoming a governess, until she falls in love, when she is cast into despair.London Society turns out to be a lot more fun than either had expected until their romantic entanglements grow increasingly complicated and Alethea unwittingly becomes involved in a sinister intrigue.