Country Flirt Author:Joan Smith A country dalliance become a worldly romance? — It would if Samantha had her way.... — "YOU HAVEN'T CHANGED A BIT, MISS BRIGHT. STILL PLAYING THE COUNTRY BUMPKIN TO MAKE ME APPEAR A FOP." — So said Lord Monteith during the usual repartée to which he treated Samantha when he stopped with his mama in the country. For her pa... more »rt, Sam had lived for Monty's visits between Seasons as long as she could remember, knowing that she could expect little else from that jaded gentleman.
But their innocent flirtation was about to be dashed from a quite unexpected quarter: Monty's middle-aged -- and debauched -- uncle Howard was returned from India, laden with riches and ready to spend them on a pretty young wife. And when Howard set his cap for Sam, Monty suddenly found that he must protest too much -- that is, for just an old and trusted friend....« less
As with all Joan Smith books this is funny while still satisfyingly romantic. The young heroine has to be taught how to go on in society in order to attract the love of her life.