Cousin Kate: A Regency Novel. Illustrated, livre ebook

Orphaned and without fortune, Kate Malvern accepts an unexpected invitation from her formidable Aunt Minerva to reside at Staplewood, a grand and secluded country estate. Grateful for the promise of security, Kate soon discovers that life at Staplewood is shadowed by unease. The household is dominated by her aunt’s imperious will, and whispers surround the frail condition of her cousin Torquil, whose troubled mind casts a subtle but persistent tension over the family.
As Kate grows acquainted with her relatives, she becomes increasingly aware that not all is as it seems. Torquil’s instability, his mother’s fierce protectiveness, and the isolation of the estate create an atmosphere thick with suspicion. Meanwhile, the presence of the calm and perceptive Philip Broome offers Kate both comfort and counsel. Gradually, she realizes that hidden motives and dangerous secrets threaten not only her happiness but her safety.
In Cousin Kate, Georgette Heyer blends Regency romance with Gothic overtones and psychological suspense. Rich in period detail and charged with emotional intensity, the novel explores themes of manipulation, vulnerability, and moral courage. Darker in tone than many of Heyer’s works, it remains a compelling tale of love emerging from mystery and peril.