Drift back to a more refined age with another reprinted gem from Emily Johnson (aka Emily Hendrickson).  As usual, she immerses the reader in the period with all its pleasures, rules and fashions and gives more than a glimpse at high society mores during this remarkable age.  She has written about more likeable men - Val comes across at times as being petty and obsessed with Phoebe’s relationship with his aunt and guardianship with the twins.  But this is more than offset by the charm, humor, and effervescence of the relationship and everything else concerning it.  Georgette Heyer may be with us no longer, but at least we have this author to enjoy.  If you don’t read any other Regencies this year, at least try one by Ms Johnson.