Jack Brag, vol. 2 (of 3)

Jack Brag finds himself in the most inconvenient of predicaments: two very charming women have each sent him a note in the same afternoon, and he must decide, before sunset, whether his heart belongs to the grieving widow or the spirited maid. The dilemma fuels a series of comic miscalculations as Jack tries to keep both prospects happy while keeping his own reputation intact. His hesitation is as palpable as the flutter of his curls, and the reader is drawn into the frantic, polite panic of a gentleman forced to choose.

Seeking a sound opinion, Jack embarks on a “tour of the clubs,” slipping in and out of the exclusive doors of London’s society with the help of old acquaintances. A chance encounter with the irascible Sir Charles Lydiard leads to a long, lively discussion that both soothes and further confounds Jack’s conscience. Meanwhile, an unexpected meeting with the brusque Rushton adds another layer of intrigue, hinting that any decision will ripple through his circle of friends and foes alike.