The First Rebellion
(Author) M.C. BeatonThe Earl of Tredair had his fill of balls, routs, and silly misses, and he despaired of finding anyone out of the extraordinary - that is, until he met Miss Fanny Waverley. Most unique and intriguing, she and her two sisters were the adopted daughters of the reclusive bluestocking Madame Waverley. They had been raised as her disciples to spread the word of women's rights and to encourage poor oppressed females to stand up against the iniquities of the male sex The beautiful and farouche Miss Fanny, however, found it quite hard to think of all men as cruel and lustful beasts - how could she when now she found herself longing to kiss one of the most hated of his breed
M.C. Beaton
M.C. Beaton, whose real name was Marion Chesney Gibbons, was a Scottish author best known for her cozy mystery novels. She is most famous for her two long-running series, Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth, which both feature clever and charming amateur detectives solving crimes in the English countryside. Beaton's writing style is characterized by its humor, wit, and engaging characters. Her contributions to the cozy mystery genre have made her a beloved and influential figure in the literary world. Her most famous work is likely the first book in the Agatha Raisin series, "Agatha Raisin and the Quiche of Death." Beaton's prolific output and enduring popularity have cemented her legacy as a master of the cozy mystery genre.