But Miss Fairfield’s gown was lace all over - layer upon layer of the most intricate hand-knit stuff available. Falls at the fuccs perhaps, or a few inches at the hem. There was no other word for it, even that one scarcely did justice to the thrill of helpless horror that traveled through him. “But looking at her was like picking up a luxurious peach and discovering it half taken over by mold. He is forewarned with the token “it’s like being beaten to death by feathers” by the other gentlemen, but isn’t ready for the full effect of her, quote It is at a dinner at Bradentons that Oliver first meets Jane.

If he can persuade Bradenton (and therefore Bradenton’s cronies) to vote for the Reform bill when it comes up again, he will be credited with its success which will be a huge boon to his political clout. Instead, he is a political rising star, bridging the gap between the ton and the common man, biding his time, making connections and begetting favors, waiting in the wings for the perfect time to step out into the spotlight.Īnd Oliver can feel that that time is rapidly approaching. His whole life he’s had to fight for everything he’s done - but now he does it much more shrewedly than with his fists. Oliver Marshall is the bastard son of a very cruel duke, raised by a very caring mother and father. The first time she had heard that cruel analogy she had been slightly disheartened, but then she realized that she could use that to her advantage - and so she simply weaponized it.

Jane Fairfield is known as the “Feather Heiress.” This is not because her money comes from goose down, but rather, to spend an evening in her presence is like being beaten to death by feathers.

The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan