While I really enjoy Regency tales, this one was one I couldn't care less about finishing. The plot twists were contrived and completely unrealistic. The characters were labored - I just could not find myself caring what happened to them. I forced myself to finish the book, wishing throughout the last 50 pages or so that the main characters would just disappear. If you want a good Regency, try Georgette Heyer, Joan Smith, Elizabeth Mansfield, Patricia Veryan or Clare Darcy.