The good young Englishwoman knows that her destiny depends upon
a good marriage match. But Isabella Goodrich is not your typical
good young Englishwoman. After an encounter with those less
fortunate than she, witty and fun-loving Isabella makes a shocking
decision. Against everyone's advice and wishes, she is going to
become a missionary in the Far East.
Fighting against cultural expectations, common sense, and a mentor
who is not as he seems, Isabella leaves her predictable Oxford life
behind and sets sail to a new world fraught with danger. Can she
trust the mysterious missionary Phineas Snowe? Or will her
adventure end before it even begins? This first novel in the
Rollicking Regency series will delight readers who like high
adventure, twisting plots, and a fun bit of romance.
Has this saucy high-society Englishwoman met her match?
Though well-bred, fashionable, and educated, Isabella Goodrich
feels useless as a spinster in a world of matchmaking and social
gatherings. She'd rather be practicing her skills at the sword and
discussing philosophy than making painful small talk at ridiculous
parties.
Then Isabella meets the mysterious Phineas Snowe, and she becomes
convinced she is meant to follow him to the mission fields of the
Orient. A woman with an independent nature, she sneaks away and
boards a ship to China. What she discovers about her companion and
the world beyond Britain's shores draws her into a greater
quest--and deeper love--than she could have imagined.
All the Tea in China is a fast-paced, witty, and lighthearted tale
of adventure, romance, and the pursuit of impossible dreams.
Jane Orcutt is the author or coauthor of fifteen books, including
the bestselling Porch Swings and Picket Fences. A two-time RITA
award finalist, Jane was also a finalist for the Romantic Times
Reviewer's Choice Award.
Jane Orcutt is the author or coauthor of twelve books, including the bestselling Porch Swings and Picket Fences. She lives in the Fort Worth, Texas, area with her family.