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Cotillion is a 1953 Regency romance novel by Georgette Heyer. The story follows Kitty Charing, whose guardian intends to leave his fortune to whichever of his great-nephews marries her, and Freddy Standen, who agrees to a sham engagement that allows Kitty to visit London. The novel combines romantic misunderstandings and social comedy, and is written for readers of historical romance and Regency-era comedy of manners.
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Why does Kitty Charing pretend to be engaged to Freddy Standen?
Kitty wants to escape her guardian's isolated household and experience London, while Freddy agrees to help through a sham engagement. The arrangement also lets her navigate the marriage scheme created by her guardian's proposed inheritance.
Who does Kitty end up with in Cotillion?
Kitty ultimately recognizes that the dependable Freddy Standen, not the glamorous Jack Westruther, is the right partner for her. Their practical alliance develops into the novel's central romance.
Why is Freddy Standen an unusual Georgette Heyer hero?
Freddy initially appears fashionable, mild, and less intellectually dazzling than the typical commanding romantic hero. His kindness, social competence, and reliability gradually prove more valuable than Jack Westruther's charm.
Is Cotillion part of a series?
No, the 1953 novel is a standalone Regency romance rather than a numbered series installment. It shares its early 19th-century social setting and comic style with other Georgette Heyer novels such as Frederica and The Grand Sophy.
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