How long does it take to read The Tempestuous Petticoat?
The Tempestuous Petticoat by Mary Ann Gibbs takes about 3 hours 22 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 22 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1977. 184 pages, about 50,600 words.
7 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 37 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 22 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 7 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
This beguiling novel unfolds the tale of a bold young woman who defies all odds to protect her orphaned brother and sister. Left nearly penniless by her father, spunky Martha Lingford takes the children to visit their crusty old grandfather who has disowned them. She is prepared for him and his meanness. But she is not prepared for Drum Connington, the dashing young dandy who appears to find her attractive. Love is something Martha has never thought about--until now. Set in late 18th-century England, this enchanting novel brings to vivid life the sights and sounds of a colorful bygone era--and a romantic adventure that will touch your heart.
Subjects: Fiction, Romance, Fiction, romance, historical, general
