Beatrice Goes to Brighton

by M. C. Beaton

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Series: The Travelling Matchmaker (4)

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Lady Beatrice Marsham has quite the problem. No sooner is she widowed from a brutish gambling husband, than her heartless family is forcing her into another horrid marriage. Fleeing by stagecoach to the Brighton seaside, the proud beauty meets Miss Hannah Pym, who is determined to find her a proper match. The handsome and kind Lord Alistair Munro would be perfect. Unfortunately, he is convinced of the town gossip that proclaims Lady Beatrice a cruel flirt. Miss Pym, however, is not worried. The lady's hard heart has softened much since coming to Brighton, and though Lord Alistair disapproves of the old Lady Beatrice, by Miss Pym's clever design he is sure to fall in love with the new and improved model.… (more)

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Like all of M. C. Beaton's books this was over all too quickly. I still marvel at her ability to make essentially the same narrative arc of each book so interesting and engaging. I care about Hannah Pym very much and am glad of her manservant Benjamin's care for her too. (

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Stephen.Lawton | Aug 7, 2021 |

This was an interesting book, not just for the romance, but for the development of Miss Pym's character. I love Benjamin for his loyalty and because he takes care of Miss Pym far beyond what she realizes.

Up until this book, Miss Pym has been a bit bossy but almost too perfect. Here, she has fears that the gentleman she is interested in will be far too interested in a beautiful widow. I totally understand those fears. I also enjoyed the author's portrayal of Prinny.

While this book can be read out of order, I always like to read them in order. I'd recommend this book for anyone who likes traditional Regencies. (

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Jean_Sexton | Jun 16, 2021 |

The entertaining Harriet Pym is traveling again, this time to Brighton where she hopes to see the Prince. She meets Lady Beatrice, a beautiful young widow with a reputation as a heartbreaker, but who Miss Pym realizes is just reacting to abuse from both her parents and her drunkard husband. To me, this adventure was more predictable and therefore less fun than the first one in the series, but Miss Pym's unpolished footman brings new humor and Harriet Pym always makes me smile. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Beaton, M. C.	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Niles, Dawn	Designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Sabin, Bob	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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The Travelling Matchmaker (4)

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The Travelling Matchmaker Collection: Emily Goes to Exeter / Belinda Goes to Bath / Deborah Goes to Dover / Beatrice Goes to Brighton / Yvonne Goes to York / Penelope Goes to Portsmouth by Marion Chesney

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Beatrice Goes to Brighton

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Beatrice Goes to Brighton

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1991-10

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Lady Beatrice Marsham

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Hannah Pym

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Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK

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Lady Beatrice Marsham has quite the problem. No sooner is she widowed from a brutish gambling husband, than her heartless family is forcing her into another horrid marriage. Fleeing by stagecoach to the Brighton seaside, the proud beauty meets Miss Hannah Pym, who is determined to find her a proper match. The handsome and kind Lord Alistair Munro would be perfect. Unfortunately, he is convinced of the town gossip that proclaims Lady Beatrice a cruel flirt. Miss Pym, however, is not worried. The lady's hard heart has softened much since coming to Brighton, and though Lord Alistair disapproves of the old Lady Beatrice, by Miss Pym's clever design he is sure to fall in love with the new and improved model.

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