A sparkling romantic comedy that vividly evokes the lost glamour of aristocratic life in England between the wars. Polly Hampton has long been groomed for the perfect marriage by her mother, the fearsome and ambitious Lady Montdore. But Polly, with her stunning good looks and impeccable connections, is bored by the monotony of her glittering debut season in London. Having just come from India, where her father served as Viceroy, she...
Tomorrow is Leap Day, also known as Bachelor's Day. This is the day (once every four years) on which women are encouraged to propose marriage to their fellow of choice. To celebrate, we've pulled together a roundup of literary heroines who take the bull by the horns.