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A Lady of High Regard (Ladies of Liberty, Book 1)
448 pages
A wholesome and spirited historical romance where high-society expectations clash with earnest social advocacy and matters of the heart.
What it feels like
Reading this novel feels like stepping into a bustling 19th-century Philadelphia parlor before sneaking out to the gritty, salt-sprayed docks. It offers a steady, comforting pace that balances the lighthearted fun of high-society matchmaking with the earnest stakes of social advocacy and mild suspense. The atmosphere is overwhelmingly hopeful and wholesome, wrapping the reader in a historically immersive world where faith and duty intersect with blossoming love. The prose is accessible and gentle, focusing on the heroine's internal growth as she learns to look beyond her privileged upbringing. It is a delightful, cozy experience tailor-made for fans of clean historical fiction who crave spunky heroines, sweet romance, and a narrative that champions compassion over convention.
- Mood
- hopeful
- historically immersive
- gentle
- cozy
- Tone
- earnest
- wholesome
- uplifting
- romantic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- defying societal expectations · faith in action · social advocacy · sweet romance · finding true purpose
- The writing
- Accessible and gently descriptive, weaving historical details with sweet, faith-driven introspection.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from lighthearted societal maneuvering to a grounded, earnest pursuit of justice and heartfelt romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love clean historical romance featuring spunky, independent heroines who champion the underdog.
Content notes
- mild peril
- class disparity
About the book
Born into affluence, Mia Stanley is a winsome socialite with a knack for matchmaking. She's also a writer for Godey's Lady's Book magazine, much to the disdain of her family and their society friends. A proper young lady of her social standing isn't meant to labor in such a way, but Mia has always had a way with words...
When her writing draws her into the world of downtrodden seamen's wives on Philadelphia's docks, Mia uncovers a scheme that puts her in harm's way. But her heart ends up on the line as well.... Has her determination to always make a match driven away the one man whose esteem she covets?
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