It takes the average reader 4 hours and 7 minutes to read Second Chance by Lisa Demers
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The more his friend pushes his ward at Esmond as the perfect wife, the more Esmond resists and falls further in love with Hester. Major Esmond Hays Redman does not let the dust settle on his feet when he returns to England after wearing the coat of a dragoon guard for six years. As his first destination, he heads towards his retired officer friend, Sir Walter le Blond’s estate, who has issued him an open invitation to visit. In the coach, he meets Hester Child, a forthright young woman who dismisses her maid because the coach is full. The pair discover that they have the same destination, The Labyrinth. The ride affords them a unique opportunity to spend hours together and talk about more than the weather, and attraction blossoms by the time they arrive at midnight. Esmond has no family in England, and it is his friendship with Sir Walter that induced him to visit. But his friend also enticed him to come by sending letters about his beautiful cousin and ward, Celeste. Now that Esmond is home, he is determined to marry and create a family. He dreamed of Celeste when he was sick and is curious if the fantasy matches the reality. As the Earl of Roestock, he has an obligation to marry. Hester has traveled to The Labyrinth because she is summoned. Her sister, Cassandra, is experiencing melancholia after the birth of a baby. Hester’s relationship with Cassie and Sir Walter has been rocky since their marriage. However, Walter can’t handle his wife’s inability to step into the role of motherhood, and only Hester can help Cassandra throw off this strangling cloak of despair. After arriving, Hester is surprised to learn that Sir Walter and Lady le Blond have planned a Christmas house party and expect a dozen guests. Sensible Hester is asked to work in the background, almost like a servant, while Sir Walter does everything to promote the match between Celeste and Esmond. Can they find happiness despite her family’s objections? Will the boughs of mistletoe help?
Second Chance by Lisa Demers is 244 pages long, and a total of 61,976 words.
This makes it 82% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 38 minutes to read Second Chance aloud.
Second Chance is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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