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The Marquis of Westmarch (1989) was Frances Vernon's fifth novel, and perhaps her most original and richly imagined work, fit to stand comparison with Theophile Gautier's famous gender-bending historical romanceMademoiselle de Maupin (1835).Its protagonist is Meriel Longmaster, a handsome and well-liked nobleman who conceals a secret known only to the loyal steward who has known him since youth - and who begins to feel the need to confide that secret in another. Meriel's choice, however, will have dire consequences.'A book which combines the narrative excitement of Georgette Heyer with the sexual premises of Germaine Greer... a provocative and lively presentation of feminist issues.' Caroline Brandenburger, Independent'A fantastic, haunting, and extremely well-written story of love and death.' Philippa Toomey, TimesPages of The Marquis of Westmarch :
