Sir Philip's Folly

Everything appears to be running smoothly in the Poor Relation Hotel--renowned for elegance and eccentricity--until two unwelcome guests challenge its gentle owners' amatory expertise. Now commotion reigns at the Poor Relation Hotel.

When old Sir Philip Somerville brings home a fat, vulgar, and greedy paramour, Mrs. Budge, the portly woman costs the hotel a pretty penny. Soon the other poor relations come up with a deception to force her departure.

While horrible Lady Carruthers passes off her daughter as a school miss and sets her own cap for the young Earl of Denby--whom the daughter also pursues. The poor relations try to rid themselves of the mother while finding the daughter a husband.

Tropes & themes

Regency

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Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Sir Philip's Folly?

Sir Philip's Folly was written by Marion Chesney. It was first published in 1993.

What kind of book is Sir Philip's Folly?

Sir Philip's Folly is a regency historical romance, drawing on Regency.

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