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A Gifted Lady

Alana Clayton

First published 1995 · 284 pages

A glittering Regency romance that peels back the frivolous facade of the ton to reveal hidden psychic gifts, lingering grief, and the healing power of love.

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Reading this Regency romance feels like stepping into a glittering ballroom where every smile hides a secret. The narrative moves at a steady, engaging pace, balancing the sparkling facade of high society with the tender, earnest emotional work of healing a fractured family. There is a gentle undercurrent of suspense woven through the romance, driven by hidden psychic abilities and a quiet quest for justice. The prose leans into the classic, heartfelt style of 90s historical romance, focusing heavily on the internal emotional landscapes of characters learning to see beneath the surface. It is a deeply hopeful read, perfect for those who delight in stories where skeptical hearts are won over by hidden depths, second chances, and the miraculous power of love.

Mood: glittering
secretive
tender
mysterious
Tone: earnest
romantic
suspenseful
hopeful
Pace: steady
Themes: hidden depths · healing from trauma · second chances at love · unmasking deception · the burden of secrets
The writing: Classic 90s historical romance prose that balances glittering societal descriptions with earnest emotional introspection.
The arc: Moves from a facade of glittering frivolity and hidden grief toward vulnerable trust, healing, and the miraculous power of love.
Who it's for: Readers who love Regency romances where hidden depths, a touch of the paranormal, and a tender family dynamic meet a gentle murder mystery.

Content notes

murder of a spouse
childhood mutism
grief

About the book

A gift for a second sight...Lord Ransley had seen lovely Lady Claire Kingsley flit from man to man at balls and routs like a butterfly on the wing. She seemed to be the ton's merriest widow... which was why he deemed it highly unlikely that his physician could be right: that this frivolous gadfly could actually help his silent young daughter regain her ability to speak.

A love at first sight...Claire concealed so much from London's glittering society: her ability to sense other people's thoughts and foretell the future... and her dangerous mission to unmask her husband's murderer among the smiling aristocrats. Then the widowed Marquess of Ransley asked for her aid, and the whole world seemed to spin, taking her very soul with it. Could Claire show this handsome, skeptical man how to see beneath the surface? Together, could they put the past behind them and have faith once more in the miraculous power of love?

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