Instead of the Thorn
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Publisher Description
'Instead of the Thorn' is one of Georgette Heyer’s early novels. It follows Elizabeth Arden, a young woman raised by a cold, distant father and a prim, proper aunt. Unsurprisingly Elizabeth comes of age with no sense of how to make her way in the world or what will make her happy. At a young age she marries a man she does not love and embarks on a life that does not fulfill her. Her wedding night on her marriage is a complete disaster. After a time she separates from her husband and tries to make her way in the world. To start she is little more than a spoiled girl, but as the book unfolds Elizabeth struggles to become her own person and is surprised by just who she is and what she wants. A thoroughly satisfying novel.
Customer Reviews
Different than other Georgette Heyer books
I have read the majority of Heyer’s Regency romances, but this one is of a completely different style and set in a different time period. I loved that this book gives us insight into Heyer’s perspective on marital love and union. This is a must-read!