A destitute lady. An ambitious merchant.
Two strangers bound in a marriage—which won’t be so convenient if they can’t learn to get along.
Rector’s daughter Cassandra Vincent has lost her father and now she is forced to leave her home. In desperation, she advertises her services as a companion.
Weymouth merchant Jethro Hunt is proud of the success he has achieved from his humble origins. To expand his business, he must impress his investor, and for that he needs a genteel wife. He answers Cassandra’s advertisement and offers her an alternative—a marriage of convenience in return for her help to navigate society.
Trusting in Jethro’s godly reputation, but knowing little else about him, Cassandra takes a risk and accepts his proposal rather than relying on charity. They vow to love each other, but they soon realise this promise means different things to each of them.
Driven apart by misunderstandings, they must unite to face malicious gossip and family problems if they want their marriage to blossom into something more meaningful—or they’ll be forced to settle for the deal they first made.
Set in 1811 in the seaside town of Weymouth, Dorset, this novel by the co-author of the popular Regency History blog is rich in historical detail and includes a glossary and historical notes.
Miss Vincent’s Vow is a clean and wholesome, faith-based Regency romance. Part of the Women of Weymouth series, it can be read as a standalone romance with its own happily ever after.
Characters in this book
Cassandra Vincent
Jethro Hunt
Meg Crowley
Peter Crowley
Alexander Vincent
Eugenia Frampton
Benjamin Curtis
Bridget Fisher
Julia Mitchell
Lucy Day
Granville Wade
Gilbert Barnes
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Reviews of Miss Vincent’s Vow
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“The best marriage of convenience book I have read.”
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“A good, clean romance, with an added touch of mystery!”
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“The characters are wonderful and I cared about what happened to them. I loved how the main characters related to each other. The story kept me turning the pages to see how their relationship developed. I couldn't wait to see how it ended.”
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“There aren't many books that get me enthralled in the first chapter, let alone the first paragraph, but this one had me from the beginning.”
Discussion Questions
Which character in the book left the strongest impression on you? What stood out to you about them?
Cassandra knows little of Jethro when she agrees to marry him. How big a risk do you think she was taking? Do you sympathise with her decision?
Which was your favourite scene in the novel? What did you like about it?
I believe it is right to take pride in what you have achieved. To what extent do you agree with Jethro? What are you most proud of achieving in your life?
Any relationship not based on trust is a sham. Do you agree with this? How deep can a relationship go with someone you don’t trust?
Love is a choice, not a sentimental feeling. To what extent do you think this is true?
It’s impossible to meet each other’s expectations all the time. How important do you think it is in a relationship to meet each other’s expectations? How can we do this better?
Xander and Jethro dislike each other from the start. Do you think their mutual dislike was understandable? How much of it do you think was fuelled by guilt?
That was a truth about relationships. Not talking did not leave two people as they were. Instead, they drifted further and further away. From your experience, how true have you found this?
It’s impossible to be friends with someone who has betrayed you. Do you agree? Why or why not?
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