Proper English
In 1902, champion shot Pat Merton attends a shooting party at a remote country house and falls for her friend's fiancée. Then a guest is murdered.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 223 pages
Reading Options
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Why You May Love This Book
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- In 1902, a champion marksman faces a forbidden attraction and a murder investigation at a remote country house.
- Features Forbidden Romance
- Forbidden attraction dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: F/F
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in 1902, Pat Merton is a champion shot attending a shooting party at a secluded country house. While navigating the social demands of the estate, she finds herself drawn to her friend's fiancée. Tensions rise further when a murder occurs among the guests, forcing a dangerous investigation.
Central Conflict
The protagonist struggles with a forbidden romance while attempting to navigate the social pressures of a country shooting party and a murder investigation.
Setting
1902, a remote country house in England.
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Kjc Books
- Published
- 2019
- Length
- 223 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781912688111
- ISBN-10
- 1912688115
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