Lord Frederick’s Return
by Catherine Kullmann
An older hero, an enigmatic heroine and a delightfully outspoken four-year-old. Throw scandal into the mix for a gripping and tender Regency love story
August 1816. Lord Frederick Danlow returns to England after spending 18 years in India. He plans to make a home for himself and his motherless, four-year-old daughter, Ruperta. Unsure where to start, he accepts an invitation to stay at Ponsonby Place, home of Colonel Jack Ponsonby who made his fortune in India, and his daughter Susannah, the mistress of the household.
Soon Frederick finds himself in need of a governess—and a wife? The more time he spends with Susannah, the more his admiration of her deepens. Is she the woman with whom he will share his life?
He is resolved to court her, but then his younger brother Henry engulfs his family in an appalling scandal that could prevent any lady from agreeing to a connection with it. Now Frederick must support his family during this ordeal.
But what of Susannah? What will she say when she hears of the scandal? Should he, dare he offer her his heart and his hand?
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Warm, Thoughtful, and Engaging Regency Novel
Lord Frederick’s Return by Catherine Kullmann is a warm and thoughtful Regency novel, filled with fascinating historical detail that makes the Georgian world feel alive and authentic. For readers less familiar with the period, the careful attention to social customs, settings, and manners provides an endlessly engaging glimpse into another time.
Lord Frederick himself returns to England after nearly two decades abroad, bringing with him his young daughter, Ruperta. Born in India to a Hindu mother, Ruperta’s position as an outsider makes for some poignant and tense moments, as she faces the prejudice of English society. Yet her innocence and spirited nature win over those around her, particularly Susannah Ponsonby, the gentle and understanding daughter of a family friend. Frederick’s romance with Susannah unfolds with grace and restraint, and Ruperta’s affection for her potential stepmother becomes a tender thread in the narrative.
Though the novel moves at a gentle pace, it does not lack for drama. The prejudices of society, financial intrigues, and even a trial bring tension and suspense. And just when you think you know how the story will end, an unexpected twist adds just enough adventure to satisfy those who crave a touch more excitement.
This is a novel to savour slowly—cosseting and comforting rather than filled with high drama. An excellent introduction to the Georgian world, it feels more modern in tone than classic Georgette Heyer, while still capturing the elegance and formality of the era.
Catherine Kullmann was born and educated in Dublin. Following a three-year courtship conducted mostly by letter, she moved to Germany where she lived for twenty-five years before returning to Ireland. She has worked in the Irish and New Zealand public services and in the private sector. Widowed, she has three adult sons and two grandchildren.
She has always been interested in the extended Regency period, a time when the foundations of our modern world were laid. She loves writing and is particularly interested in what happens after the first happy end—how life goes on for the protagonists and sometimes catches up with them. Her books are set against a background of the offstage, Napoleonic wars and consider in particular the situation of women trapped in a patriarchal society.
She is the author of The Murmur of Masks, Perception & Illusion, A Suggestion of Scandal, The Duke’s Regret, The Potential for Love , A Comfortable Alliance , Lady Loring’s Dilemma and The Husband Criteria.
She also blogs about historical facts and trivia related to this era. You can find out more about Catherine’s books and read the blog (My Scrap Album) at her website where you can also subscribe to her newsletter.
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