Wit and Prattles by Nancy Martin-Young ★★★☆☆

An interesting story featuring some minor characters from Sense and sensibility.
Charlotte Jennings has loved Thomas Palmer since she was a child, when he unsuccessfully courted her elder sister

At the end of her second and last season, he reappears in Society, seeking a wife.

With some manoevring, Charlotte brings herself to his notice and secures a proposal. Although the proposal is in no way romantic, she is sure his taciturn manner hides his true feelings.

She is devastated to discover that Thomas has no hidden feelings and barely tolerates her.

So we follow a sad, lonely but determined Charlotte, as she carves out a place for herself in her new home, family and marriage.

Although sad in places, this is enjoyable and worth a read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. All views expressed are my own.

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