Doctor Cupid: A Novel

In a clever, tongue‑in‑cheek opening, two young sisters turn a simple household ledger into a witty commentary on the tangled obligations of life in a big house. Their banter—filled with playful accounting of duties, envies and the ever‑present “unlimited quantity of Freddy Ducane’s society”—reveals a world where everyday chores become a source of both frustration and amusement. Through Margaret’s meticulous tallying and Prue’s impulsive capers, the novel sketches the peculiar rhythms of a Victorian‑era home, from soot‑stained cheeks to the nervous excitement of a first dinner‑party.

The narrative unfolds with warm humor and a keen eye for social detail, inviting listeners to hear the chitter‑chatter of servants, the whispered gossip of “damaged fine ladies,” and the innocent yearning that underlies each youthful scheme. As the sisters navigate expectations of marriage and the quirks of their modest kingdom, the story offers a bright, character‑driven glimpse into love, duty and the small rebellions that keep life lively.