I would like to welcome you to our Christmas Countdown Blitz 2020 Meet Arbella Shertaton and her book Miss Dashwood’s Dilemma. I can’t wait until I have the opportunity to read this new novel and see what her dilemma is and why.
Arabella Sheraton grew up on a diet of Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters, and many other writers of that period. From Jane Austen to Georgette Heyer, Arabella has found both enjoyment and inspiration in sparkling, witty Regency novels. She also loves history and generally finds the past more fascinating than the future. Arabella wrote her first Regency romance to entertain her aged mom who loved the genre. Arabella is honoured to share the adventures of her heroes and heroines with readers.
“Oh, my dear,” Mrs. Dashwood continued. “If you bumped into Sir Gareth in public or at a large gathering, it would be easy to avoid him. But a house party in the countryside? With a small selection of particular
guests?” She made a tut-tut sound. “And what if the weather keeps everyone indoors? You’ll have to participate in whatever entertainment Lady Prescott provides. You’ll be flung together, like it or not. What will you say to him? I
defy anyone to escape scrutiny and gossip under those circumstances.”
Diana looked up. “Oh, you’re worrying for nothing. I can assure you I will not be embarrassed if I must greet Sir Gareth at the breakfast table, or participate in a game of charades or cribbage with him.” She shrugged. “Everyone will be too busy enjoying themselves to notice us. I’m sure there will be other delicious on-dits and romantic liaisons to keep their tongues occupied. And besides, you may not have heard but Sir Gareth is almost
certainly ensnared by the charms of a siren.”
Mrs. Dashwood raised her eyebrows. “A siren? What nonsense.”
“I was being sarcastic.”
“Who is this siren? I’m sure Sir Gareth is far too sensible to succumb to any lures flung out by designing women.”
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
