Cotillion
by Georgette Heyer
Category: Arranged marriage

The three great-nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons, especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune. The wily old gentleman has hatched an outrageous plan for his stepdaughter's future and his own amusement: his fortune will be lovely Catherine Charing's dowry if she marries one of his great-nephews. To the spirited Kitty, the conditions of her guardian's will before she can inherit a tuppence are intolerable. But while the beaux are scrambling for her hand, Kitty counters with her own inventive, if daring, scheme: a sham engagement that should help keep wedlock at bay...