'The Very Definition Of Love' By Sophia Benoit: An Excerpt (opens original article in a new tab)

An excerpt from a Regency romance novel describes a heroine's preparations for a ball and her sisters' efforts to make her more attractive to a man she has never met.

• Excerpt from a Regency romance novel featuring a heroine compiling a bawdy dictionary and preparing for a ball.
• The protagonist, Harriet, is pressured by her sisters to appear more alluring to a man she has never met.
• The story explores themes of societal expectations and personal identity in a historical setting.